Frederick City approves 1996 budget with tax rate held
Mayor Jim Grimes submitted a 1996 budget over 33 million dollars and Aldermen voted 40 to 0 to keep the current property tax rate at 1.56 per 100. The plan raises revenue by about 433 thousand and increases overall spending by 5.65 percent. Grimes, noting heavy cuts to meet balance, says the budget allows growth in salaries, departments and city services.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Joseph Baldi
Grimes
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Brunswick pilots pay-as-you-throw trash plan
Brunswick City Council votes to start a six month October pilot charging residents by 15 pound increments for trash pickup with 50 cents per 15 pounds and 1 dollar for 30 gallon containers. The plan, based on constant yield, aims to boost recycling and save tipping fees.
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Brunswick
Joe Harrington
Harrington
Spa Lady Evicted as Frederick Health Club Closes
Spa Lady eviction from Thomas Johnson Drive gym leaves members seeking aerobics elsewhere. Frederick Fitness Center agrees to honor prepar memberships at no charge while Spa Lady members under contract pay MGK Enterprises. Prepaid daycare or tanning not included. eviction scheduled May 19.
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Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick County
Ms. Garre
Frederick Fitness Center
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Stock Market Drops Again As Economy Weakens
New York stocks fell for the second day, with the Dow down 43.23 points to 4369.00 as program trading resurfaced amid light volume before Memorial Day. Unemployment claims rose and existing home sales slipped, while the University of Michigan May sentiment edged up to 89.8.
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New York Stock Exchange
Persis
Philip Morris recalls 8 billion cigarettes in U S due to filter issue
Philip Morris USA launches an unprecedented domestic recall of up to eight billion cigarettes over fears a filter defect could cause dizziness or wheezing. The company sent notices to vendors to halt sales for days and offered refunds for affected packs. Recalled brands include Marlboro red and gold packs, Marlboro Lights, and Virginia Slims among others.
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Philip Morris
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Students to vote registration drive at Key Mall
Mount Airy Maryland Conservative Union plans a Sunday voter registration booth at Francis Scott Key Mall from noon to 6 pm to compensate for a high school drive canceled last week over concerns of partisanship. MCU says principals acted to undermine a public service. Volunteers will register those turning 18 by November 1996.
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Frederick
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Mount Airy
Bolinger
Inds
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