Toll options eyed for HOV lanes in Maryland
State transportation officials study tolling high occupancy vehicle lanes on I 270 and the Capital Beltway to ease congestion in the Washington suburbs. Alternatives include variable tolls and higher prices during rush hours with federal funding covering much of the $860000 study cost. AAA spokesman Lon Anderson cautioned against treating tolls as a cure-all.
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Capital Beltway
Washington
Suzanne Boaaa
Mid. Ae
Lon Anderson
Montgomery County Bill Extends Benefits to Same Sex Partners
Montgomery County Council considers a bill to extend employee benefits to same sex domestic partners, aiming to end discrimination in employment and housing. Derick Berlage bills the measure at under 400000 dollars, with sponsors Phil Andrews Steven Silverman and Michael Subin. Local officials Takoma Park and Baltimore already offer similar benefits, supporters say the measure promotes equality. The proposal faces debate on cost and broader implications for county policy.
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Rockville
Montgomery
Poindexter Honored For Catholic Education Award
Dolores R. Poindexter, longtime St John Regional Catholic School teacher, received the John McElroy Award at a Friends of Catholic Education banquet at Ceresville Mansion. The 33-year educator, known as Mrs P, was praised for lifetime dedication to Catholic education in Frederick County. 120 attendees heard tributes from former students and colleagues.
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John McElroy
Frederick
Friends of Catholic Education Inc
Fredenck County
Dolores R. Poindexter
St. John Regional Catholic School
Poindexter
Foce
William M. Cochran
Ms. Krask
Poindex
Ter
St. John
Joyce Connelly
Ms Connelly
Bill Green
Friends of Catholic Education
Ceresville Mansion
Caroline Pugh
David Grove
Karen Krask
Worman's Mill awarded Smart Growth honor in Maryland
Frederick developer Robert Wormald to receive the Smart Development Award at a State House ceremony. His Worman's Mill project off Trading Lane aims for high density with a small town feel through narrow streets shallow setbacks and abundant parks. The Fredrick effort dates to 1987 and showcases design that blends density with livable spaces.
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Paris Glendenning Wall
Robert Wormald
State House
Wormald
Worman
Trading Lane
Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Commission
Maryland Planning Office
Sue DuPont
The
Growth Commission
Wormalds
Ms. DuPont
Wormald Development Co
Worman’s Mill
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