Frederick County Considers Tripling Home Impact Fees
Frederick County Commissioners move to raise impact fees on new homes from 4210 to 12214 to fund schools and services. Proposals shift costs to developers and buyers while arguing lower income residents would still face barriers. County reports cite federal grant programs and calls for more affordable housing initiatives and outreach to qualifying residents.
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Frederick rail history and Carroll Creek trestle bridge tale
Notes trace Fredericks early rail saga from the B&O and Frederick and Pennsylvania Line through the Carroll Creek trestle. The bridge enabled freight car transfer between lines, boosting freight flow to Clorox and other industries. The piece recalls a century of rail growth and a Route to Littlestown and Bradrock Heights.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
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Bill Green
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China PNTR debate pits jobs against rights clash
Congress debates permanent normal trade relations with China as business hails market access to 1.3 billion consumers and security concerns, while critics led by Sen. Jesse Helms denounce the measure as ill advised. Human rights reports cite abuses against Tibetans and Falun Gong, with sanctions and Taiwan aid amendments proposed. The Clinton administration urges engagement over isolation to spur change.
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Yesterday mms has the Biss of he Nowe Pea
A fragmented note reports a yesterday event involving a person or group referred to as Biss amid vague context about the Nowe Pea. Details are unclear, with no clear dates or locations available from the legible text.
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Local residents return from Bermuda and civic notes from Frederick
MR AND MRS. Richard F Kl and sons Fitchard Jr and Thom returned to their South Magnol Avenue home from a 4 holiday Bermuda stay at the Princess Hotel in Hamilton. ST PIERCE H Gaver Jr, 1948 Wer Pont graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Pierce Gaver of 257 W Fifth, wrote describing bus impressions after seeing the Passio Play of Oberammergau in German. MAYOR Elmer F Munshoweer Cyni Keio of Boston Mass formerly of Fredenck was returning to the city to become Superintendent of Parks succeeding Jesse W Kolb who was ready due to ill health. Mr Klean had the general manager of a large celery in Boston for the past two years. PARENTS of children attending Urbana Elementary School requested reconsideration of bussing the sixth grade class into Frederick Middle School in 196, which was in accordance with the Frederick County Board of Education's redistricting plan. THE COUNTY commissioner awarded a $36,500 contract to Greenhorne and O'Mara Inc for road damage correction in Frederick County to prove to the federal government repair of broken-down roads and assure federal funds. LORI Killingsworth, 16, of Frederick, won the $3,000 Mall Shopping Spree offered to the winner of Frederick Towne Mall's annual Guest Promotion Contest. SIX GIRLS competing for the title of Catoctin High School FFA Chapter Sweetheart during the Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Show opening included Pam Shriver, Rebecca Long, Susan Flanigan, Allyson Sanders, Annette Harbaugh and Becky Keilholtz.
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Elmer F Munshower
Cyni Keio
Bostur Mass
Fredenck
Jesse W Kolb
Weady
Klean
Boston
Urbana Elementary
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We. Frederick Middle School
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Greenhorne and O'Mara Inc
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Catoctin High School
Thurmont- Emmitsburg
Pam Shriver
Rebecca Long
Susan Flanigan
Allyson Sanders
Annette Harbaugh
Becky Keilholtz
Rolling along photograph sparks safety message on page A-4
A reader notes the Sept 1 paper’s Rolling along photo conveys a stronger safety message than the Young rider front page. The writer urges helmet use for biking, rollerblading, and skating and hopes Ryan, riding a Harley, is made to wear a helmet.
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Standing up to opposition on county sprawl
Frederick County Commissioners David Gray Jan Gardner and Lennie campaign on smart growth aims to curb runaway development while preserving life quality. They defend growth payback plans against critics arguing slowing growth could devastate budgets and trigger recession amid opposition from business groups and builders.
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David Gray
Jan Gardner
Lennie
Thompson
Cantik Hire Legal Coumac
Quotes on perseverance and political courage from Lori Garnant
Lori Garnant from Knoxville reflects on public service saying leaders persevere at personal cost, expect to be vindicated in ten years, acknowledge not pleasing all yet serving the majority’s will, and express gratitude for their courage and character.
Farmhouse on Gas House Pike Falls, Historic Home Forgotten
Mary Hall Riley of Foster Virginia mourns the loss of a long cherished farmhouse on Gas House Pike. The writer recalls her grandfather farming the land, notes the house's beauty and legend, and laments replacement by new homes.
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Ultimate slavery and political wrath in a fragmented note
A fragmented, opinionated fragment discusses government persistence, conception, and existence with harsh phrases. It names Nancy E. Hanel and places like Kameville, mentioning Clinton and a sense of wrath of God as a reaction to political legacy. The piece weaves abstract ideas with charged rhetoric.
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Resident voices concern over race framing in Rocky Ridge incident
Shanta Harrison from Frederick questions the News-Post portrayal of a Rocky Ridge incident, insisting the coverage reduces a dispute to race and calling for more balanced reporting. She argues adults behaved immaturely and urges deeper context beyond race.
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Rocky Ridge
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County actions on Islamic Center spark access controversy
Daniel Safford laments county commissioners vote on the Islamic Center and questions who can access the county road lines. He argues no non-restricted water or sewage lines will be approved for three years, notes rapid growth on New Design Road, and wonders if different faith groups would have faced delays or faster approvals.
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New Design Road
Jehovah's Witnesses
No Help in Frederick Fan Letters on Dental Access
A single mother from Frederick laments lack of affordable dental care for her 16 month old daughter and unborn child. She relies on state assistance but local dentists reportedly do not accept medical aid, leaving her unable to chew properly. Carrie Hurt voices frustration at the city’s dental coverage gaps.
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Tam
Frederick
Letters to the Editor at the Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor with guidance on submission. It asks writers to include name, home address, and home and business phone numbers and outlines space constraints and publication practices.
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Pierce H. Gaver Jr
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Lori Killingsworth
Frederick Towne Mall
Romey Brooks Frederick
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