Walkersville rezoning sparks growth debate faces farm to homes plan
A 110 acre Walkersville farm owned by Harold Roderick is proposed for rezoning to 265 single family homes. The piece argues growth brings crowded schools and roads but defends farmers selling land for development. It notes Walkersville’s shift from farming to a residential community and supports the compromise to ease the project by about 45 homes per year.
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Walksville
Walkersville
Frederick Street
Harold Roderick
Walkersville Middle
Walkersville High
Mr. Roderick
Silver Spring
Roderick
Frederick
Growth pressure prompts historic preservation plan in Frederick County
Ray Compton notes local farmers fear losing land to subdivision while towns protect historic districts. The Frederick County Historic Preservation Plan Advisory Committee met December 6 1995 to review planning staff recommendations for a county wide preservation plan and ordinance balancing property rights, growth and heritage.
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Frederick
Historic Preservation Plan
Frederick Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County Planning Department
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Council
Builders Association
The
Bar Association
Board of County Realtors
Frederick City
New Market
Frederick County Civic Federation
Farm Bureau
Pomona Grange
Historical Society
Historic Preservation Plan Advisory Committee
Fred County
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
Ning Gur Future
Phetoric
Advisi i Sey Compton
Cneatrnat
Feslont
Advence Cormilter
Gun rights endure amid gun control debate in Maryland
Robert P Nalewaik argues that gun ownership remains a personal freedom under threat from HCI and MAHA backed bills. He questions straw purchases, cites FBI data on illegal buy methods, notes Maryland’s homicide by gun statistics, and critiques the effectiveness of gun control laws versus constitutional rights.
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Steve A. Bradford
Gary Thompson
Sign of the Times
Handgun Control Inc
HCI
Bradford
The
Free
Naven
FBI
Maryland
MAHA
National Safety Council
Robert P. Nalewaik
Knoxville
Frederick County zoning approves garage and sales room location
Despite protests from many citizens and attorney W Clinton McSherry the Board of Zoning Appeals approved Crawford Motor Company Inc proposal for a garage and sales room on the northwest corner of West Seventh Street and Motter Avenue. The board ruled the site lies in a business district and aligned with zoning restrictions. A large nursing graduation was noted at West Baltimore General Hospital with 16 graduates CORA GARDER Brown and MARIE Edna Hammett among them. A Maryland capital improvements site tour included Frederick's future courthouse complex and scrutiny of the John Hanson House. A survey of Catoctin High School seniors yielded top picks for many categories including most athletic Kevin Long Ruth Mackley and others.
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W. Clinton McSherry
Board of Zoning Appeals
West Seventh Street
Motter Avenue
Crawford Motor Company Inc
Cora Garder Brown
Frederick
Marie Edna Hammett
Mount Airy
West Baltimore School of Nursing
West Baltimore General Hospital
Maryland
John Hanson
Catoctin High School
Kevin Long
Ruth Mackley
Brian Troxell
Kathie Harbaugh
Ronnie Kling
Katrina Baker
Pat Hurley
Peggy Brown
Gerardo Ligsay
Jody Creeger
Jenny Carr
Andy Clever
Misha Fogle
Danny Sprankle
Cyreasa Despeaux
Dave Biffle
Laura Yinger
Farmer
Debbie Weant
Debbie Kline
Brian Myers
Erin Lannon
Debbie Mumma
Jeff Clem
Ann Abraham
Frederick County Outdoor School founder voices concern
Warren R. Evans of Frederick urges involvement in a 40th anniversary celebration for the Camp Greentop program while warning that underfunding by the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners threatens the school system and the Outdoor School. He attributes budget cuts to commissioners, not the school board, and emphasizes the need for stronger financial support for teachers and administrators.
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Frederick County
Camp Greentop
Board of County Commissioners
Maryland Governor Glendening Leaves on Europe Business Trip
Maryland residents gain comfort as Governor Glendening embarks on a 10 day overseas trip to meet business leaders and promote the state’s growth potential. The trip highlights his reputation as a skilled salesman and negotiator, aiming to attract investments and jobs.
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Maryland
Glendening
Europe
Art Modell
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore
Zig Zigler
Prince George's
Gover
Kathleen Kennedy
Cing
Kennedy clan funds for campaign would back governor stand in
The letter questions Kennedy family access to big money to back a governor candidate and argues Glendening should temper expectations. It cites potential negotiations with failing European firms seeking Maryland relocation and compares to Art Model deals while criticizing porn subsidies and praising Rep Roscoe Bartlett for decency. The piece ends with Lt Walkersville L Harvey Kirk praising Bartlett.
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Eskimos
Glendening
Leading the fight for high standards
A Frederick County reader praises Congressman Roscoe Bartlett for leading a fight against pornography on military bases and condemns an editor's comparison to Hitler. The letter links Okinawa incidents, Tailhook, a federal child pornography case, and rising sexual harassment concerns while noting the Mother's Day timing.
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U.S
Roscoe Bartlett
Clinton
Congress
Frederick County
Hitler
Justice Department
Amber Meadows Resident Criticizes City Paper Coverage
An Amber Meadows resident denounces a May 2 Frederick News-Post article quoting Kean Thompson about drug buyers, urging the paper to verify facts and stop dragging the neighborhood. The letter, signed by Nancy Re. Wells, defends the community and calls for responsible reporting.
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Amber Meadows
Frederick
Letters to the Editor Policy and contact details
The Frederick News Post invites readers to submit letters with full name address and phone number for verification. Correspondence should be mailed to The Frederik Meves office at 209 E Park St Frederck MO 21765 or sent via phone number 652-8297 for long form inquiries.
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The
Frederick News Post
Nxt
LeMers Ty Sre Editeur
Frederik Mevesses
E. Park St
Frederck, MO
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Warren R. Evans Frederick
John P. Snyder Frederick
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