School board debates APFO pupil yield and new housing impact
The Frederick County School Board and County Commissioners clash over Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance pupil yield rates. Historical surveys show home pupil generation falling from 0.49 to 0.47 children per unit, while officials warn new homes with appealing amenities may raise the figure. County planning notes 8000 to 1800 new permits and 800 new students. the boards plan to decide data needs at a future work session. The session also covers playground replacements and aging facilities with repair and capital costs estimated for play areas, boilers, and other upgrades.
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Frederick County
Jan Gardner
APFO
James Shaw
Hawmond Barnes
Telemarketing bill draws business opposition in Annapolis
Maryland legislators consider a bill to create a central registry of telephone opt outs with a $5 fee maintained by the Public Service Commission. Telemarketers would be barred from calling listed numbers, with penalties for violations. Supporters say the measure fights intrusive calls, while opponents cite competitive and access concerns.
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Annapolis
Roesser
Senate Finance Committee
Aul McHenry
Direct Marketing Association
Bers
McHenry
Theresa Hope-Goddard
DMA
Seth Maiman
MCL
Maiman
Bell Alantic
At&t
Tom Saquella
Maryland Retailers Association
Saquella
Court weighs governor records access in Maryland case
The Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether governors can keep phone records and appointment calendars confidential. The Washington Post seeks six months of Gredenning and top aides records. A lower judge ordered disclosure. state appeals, arguing secrecy protects duties and sensitive employee contacts.
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Washington Post
Appeals Court
Court of Appeals
Post
Grendening
Anne Arundel County
Lawrence Hushworth
Mates
Cour of
Sootstant
Allornes
Larry Fletcher
Hil Tale
Rushworth
Hill
Dop Loyee
Ramp proposal to connect Md 26 and U S 15 faces traffic woes
James P Randle, president of Worman's Mill Civic Association, urges a high priority ramp linking Md 26 and U S 15 to ease Frederick County traffic. He notes the 1 270 U S 15 study underestimates junction need and cites growth, economy shifts, and school crowding as factors challenging planners. He asks SHA to update the study and elevate ramp priority.
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U.S. 15
Rick County
James P Randle
Worman's Mill Civic Association
Randle
State Highway Administration
Frederick Cama
Frederick County
David Gray
MD. 355
U.S
SHA
Michelle D. Hoffman
Frederick
Maryland
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