Secret sessions spark Maryland open meetings concerns
Maryland watchdogs criticized secret meetings by the Fiscal Leaders Committee as lawmakers brief budget analyst Warren Deschenaux. The informal panel discussed state fiscal woes, allegedly evading the Open Meetings Act, drawing calls to open proceedings, while House Speaker Casper Taylor defended keeping today's session closed.
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Annapolis
Fiscal Leaders Committee
Maryland
General Assembly
Warren Deschenaux
James Browning
Common Cause
Mi H Browning
League of Women Voters
GOP
Lowell Stoltzfus
del Alfred Teedmer Jr
Senate
Thomas W. Mike Miller
Stoltzfus
Miler
Bir Stoltzfus
Ann Redmer
Miller
Parris Glendening
Browning
Chesapeake
Casper K. Taylor
D-Allegany
Controversy over Frederick black book case and open records
After a Frederick County Circuit Court ruling in October opened police files to the public, Frederick Mayor and attorney statements reveal a reversal to drop appeals. The debate centers on protecting confidential malice files and the cost of litigation while public access to the black book remains contentious.
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Ity
Fredenck County
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Jim Grimes
Abrams
Dougherty
Prederick Police Department
Grimes
Zurich North America
Frederick
News Post
Trey
Frederick Alderman
Daugherty
Howard Schulman
Baltimore
al Tho
Mrea
Maryland
Ie State
Dwyer
Blaine Young
Yates murder trial details focus on mental state
The defense and prosecutors clash over Andrea Yates mental illness while jurors hear that she killed her five children on June 20. Prosecutors say Yates knew right from wrong and chose to murder them to punish her husband, with evidence linking motive to domestic strain and overwhelmed parenting duties.
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Parnbart
Yates
Noah
John
Mary
Paul
Take
Ray
Lynn Withard
Andrea Yates
Williford
Knaiy
Camp plan seeks approval after failed percolation test
Shoresh project manager Ms. Mayo seeks Frederick County Planning Commission approval to draw up a formal site plan for a 102 acre day camp on Pleasant View Road in phased steps, despite a denied percolation test and a previously approved septic system for 115 people. The county health department canceled 77 percolation tests due to low water table, delaying plans for 134 parcels across multiple applicants.
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Shoresh
Pleasant Viewr Road
Chris Mayo
Harris, Smariga and Associates
Frederick County
Frederick County Department of Health
Larry Bohn
Environmental Services
Maya
Planning Commission
Bhoresh
Bolin
Thurmont water system limits ease as pump partially restored
Thurmont officials report the main well pump is running at half capacity due to intake debris. Pump may be off line next week for debris removal while planners await data to decide on Phase 4 rationing. Residents adapt with loosened laundromat hours and ongoing testing.
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Thurmont
Gary Dingle
Schulles
Edgewater
Dingle
Martin Burns
Myersville imposes mandatory water use limits
Mayor Wayne Creadick announced strict water restrictions after two 40 year old pumps failed at the Lown reservoir. With 150 percent supply now at risk, outdoor watering and laundry efforts are restricted until temporary pumps arrive within a day or two and permanent pumps in seven to eight weeks. The two pumps cost 5300 dollars each and will be funded from the water and sewer fund.
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Myehsylle
Wayne Ick
Lown
Myersville
Mr. Creadick
Creadick
Water and Sewer Fund
Maryland moves to raise penalties over water waste rules
Governor Glendening pushes a drought plan amid criticism from Committee Chair Hurson and lawmakers. Environmental officials warn of a dry year with low river flows and record low conditions, prompting mandatory restrictions for several counties and city of Baltimore. The penalties bill faces opposition as lawmakers argue for revisions while businesses weigh potential production cuts if water usage must drop.
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John Hurson
Glendening
Meyerson
D-Montgomery
Michael Morris
Maryland
Mr. Glendening
U.S. Geological Survey
Robert Summers
Frederick
Carroll
Baltimore
Harford
Cecil
Howard Counties
Baltimore City
Anne Acundel County
City
Ats
Environment
Jane Nishida
Alega Fastalen
Earl Robbins Jr
Rastaleo
Robbins
Agriculture Panel
Environmental Matters Committee
Hurson
Paul Sti
Morrill
School board to switch to elected system by September election
Hooper Emmer in July 2000 and Ms. Smith appointed to the board in 94 by Mr. Schaefer. Toa Peppe Steve Crawford and Linda Naylor elected in November 2001. Knoxville resident Jutie White announces bid for a seat. Conversion to an elected board began in November 1998 after county vote.
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Emmer
Ms. Smith
Schaefer
Toa Peppe
Steve Crawford
Linda Naylor
Knoxville
Jutie White
Frederick weighs water plan amid drought and limits
Frederick officials consider a Strategic Interim Water Plan as drought strains supply from the Monocacy and Lake Singapore. A workshop is set for March 30 and a vote planned March 21 as state limits and a future Potomac plan loom.
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Frederick
Monocacy
Singapore
Department of Public Works
Engineering Department
Dougherty
Daugherty
Brunswick Voters Weigh Annexation for City Growth
Brunswick residents debate annexation after Frederick County Commissioners approve the measure. Supporters say growth boosts police funding and city prestige, while opponents fear urban change and long-term drawbacks. Community leaders urge careful consideration and broad input before voting.
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Brunswick
Eshbaugh
Poe
America
Breeden
Mary Antosca
Colleen Hardy-Belt
Carroll Jones
Jones
Frederick County
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Mc Dingle
Ronald A. Terpko
Texpko
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Damasgus
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