Frederick County commissioners outline new mission and goals
The Frederick County Commissioners approved the first mission statement to preserve quality of life and deliver open government and efficient use of resources. Key goals cover infrastructure growth finances and county employees with studies on revenue forecasting budgets water and sewer rates and development standards incl transfer of development rights and smart growth alignment. A compensation study and pay equality fix within the Department of Social Services are planned to improve efficiency and morale.
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Frederick County
Commissioners
David Gray
Patricia Barney
Tischler & Associates
Dhis
Lee Koontz
Department of Social Services
County debates homebuyer assistance program details
Frederick County officials consider a state funded program to aid first time buyers with reduced closing costs and no large down payment. Housing director Cooper and commissioners weigh income limits and purchase price caps to decide eligibility thresholds before posting a final decision.
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Frederick resident earns national Cheer Certification and judging credential
Nicole Haight of Frederick received the A Safety Certification from the National Cheerleading Safety Certification Program and Cheer Ltd, plus full judging certification. She completed the programs during the 1999 National Cheerleading Coaches Conference in Fayetteville, NC, as the county’s only attending coach.
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Nicole Haight
Frederick
Cheer Ltd
Fayetteville
N.C
Frederick County
Two area students named to dean's list
The following students have named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Syracuse University in New York. Gregory Pflaum of Olney, a senior majoring in electrical engineering. Matthew McCarthy of Frederick, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
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Syracuse University
New York
Gregory Pflaum
Olney
Matthew McCarthy
Frederick
Pet on Grove Boulevard Guards Frederick Neighborhood
A local report notes at least one pet on Grove Boulevard in Frederick kept a close watch on the neighborhood Thursday morning, underscoring quiet street vigilance.
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Grove Boulevard
Frederick
State to focus on math ability changes in Maryland
Maryland officials announce Keys to Math Success to reform math teaching from kindergarten through third grade and hire more math trained teachers and principals. Fifth grade scores show little change while third and eighth grade results rise marginally, prompting emphasis on early math skills and grades four through eight. Francis Fennell supports richer early elementary math beyond basic addition and subtraction.
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Nancy
Maryland
Ms. Grasmick
Francis
Skip” Fennell
Western Maryland College
Grasmick
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