County eyes Buy America policy for purchases
Frederick County commissioners may adopt a Buy America policy to favor American made goods, following approval of a Kubota tractor purchase for the parks department. Some officials support linking policy to future purchases. others note current rules allow lot drawing when prices and specs match foreign products. The panel also approved a weather emergency policy and reviewed plumbing regulation changes to ease restrooms for small businesses, with a June 1 public hearing planned in Winchester Hall. A $35,000 septic grant will fund innovative systems for about six county homes unable to meet standards.
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Frederick County
Ronald Sundergill
Sundergill
Parks Department
Lee Koontz
Bruce Reeder
Koontz
Winchester Hall
Herbert Ramsburg
Department of Permits and Inspections
Ramsburg
Gaithersburg doctor faces license loss ruling
A Gaithersburg physician, Dr. Robert A. Hallowitz, admitted to serious transgressions after a state hearing into possible license revocation. He offered no defense and expressed remorse while noting wrongdoing toward a few patients. The Board will decide after the judge’s recommendation.
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Lutherville, Md
Gaithersburg
Robert A. Hallowitz
Hallowitz
Board of Physician Quality Assurance
Cranberry Mall Plans Smoking Ban Starting June One
Westminster AP Cranberry Mall will ban smoking on June 1 with four mall restaurants still permitting lighting up. Marketing manager Kathi McAvoy says the policy shows care for customers health and comes after February 12 limits. An American Cancer Society shopper survey supported the move.
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Westminster
Cranberry Mall
Kathi McAvoy
American Cancer Society
Ms. McAvoy
FCC trustee Holmes Baker to resign June 30 after 14 years
Holmes Baker, the longest serving Frederick Community College Board member, will step down June 30 after 14 years and 11 months. Brad Young, 28, will take over July 1 as the youngest FCC board member, amid a period of funding pressures, enrollment growth, and program expansion.
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Frederick Community College Board of Trustees
Holmes Baker
Harry Hughes
Baker
Brad Young
Young
FCC
Holmes
Susan Loveland
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