County eyes land purchase plan to curb growth
Frederck County drafts ordinance to buy land for permanent agriculture or conservation easements. The program would pay $1,000 to $3,800 per acre based on value and a points system, with installments and a growth-focused aim. Commissioners weigh fiscal risk and long term gains as staff refine details for year-end finalization.
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Frederck County
Sears
Steve Hern
John J. Thompson Jr
Awai
Thompson
Horn
Rick Weldon
Orbale
Weldon
Max Mus
Terre Kus Rhodenck
Rhodenck
Fredenck County
Jan Gardner
David Gray
Planning Department
Timi Biaser
County Eyes 311 Nonemergency Line for Frederick County
Frederick County commissioners explored a 311 nonemergency line modeled after Baltimore’s system to streamline government services and direct inquiries to the proper departments. The plan aims to reduce 911 calls while improving response times and tracking service requests, with further budget and implementation talks planned.
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Baltimore
Frederick County
Interagency Information Technologies
Sherry Weakley
Martin O’malley
County home rule debated at Frederick forum
Frederick County hosts a forum on code home rule as commissioners weigh switching from a present county government. Victor Tervala argues that home rule does not automatically raise costs, citing Talbot County's low tax rate, while noting service demand drives taxes in larger counties. Insight from League of Women Voters and Chamber of Commerce broadcast to about 35 attendees with rebroadcast planned.
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Neers
Victor K. Tervala
College
Institute For Governmental Service
Talbot County
Frederick County
Tervala
General Assembly
Code Government
Masters Shore
Mary
Alcea
Allegany County
Tefvala
Imhoff Granted Leave Time From City Planning Commission
The Frederick Ethics Commission ruled Alan Imhoff may keep his seat while taking a leave of absence from the city planning commission to avoid conflicts. He will serve as a part time executive in the mayor’s administration and oversee ongoing projects like Rosemont Avenue widening and Monocacy Boulevard, without directing staff.
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Frederick
Imhoff
Planning Commission
Commission
George Smith
Dwaine Robbins
Dr Smith
Imboff
Rick Weldon
Frederick County
Grimes
Weldon
Rosemont Avenue
Monocacy Boulevard
Brunswick OKs field plans for sports complex upgrades
Brunswick City Council approved using hookup-fee funds from the 280 home Biser annexation for inflow and infiltration work. They endorsed improvements at the Brunswick Sports Complex fields and noted progress at the skateboard park. They celebrated Railroad Days with ~10,000 attendees and set a Veterans Day Parade for Nov 4. The council praised the police for Sept 11 professionalism and accepted a $1,000 breath-test device donated by Jean Byrd of the Frederick County Underage Drinking and Drug Prevention Task Force.
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Brunswick
Biser
Geri Reynolds
Brunswick Police Department
Jean Byrd
Frederick County
Veterans Day call for essays to honor service
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to submit approx. 250 word essays on military service or experiences of loved ones for possible publication. Include name and phone, mail to Nancy Luse at 200 B. Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 301-662-8299 or email nluse/n fredericknewspost.com. Deadline October 31.
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News-Post
Korea
Vietnam
Grana
Bosnia
USO
Nancy Luse
Frederick
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