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Biggs Ford Solar Farm Requests Continuance After Similar Project is Denied

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 Michael KusterBiggs Ford, Board of Appeals, Frederick County, Ralph Whitmore, solar farm, Walkersville, Zoning

The Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals met Thursday evening to discuss three proposed solar energy farms, including the proposed solar arrays on former Walkersville Burgess Ralph Whitmore’s farm on Biggs Ford Road. Mr. Whitmore’s farm and a proposed solar farm at Ballenger Creek Pike and East Basford Road both lie on property in priority preservation areas. The Ballenger Creek Pike and East Basford Road property was the first solar farm on the agenda. After hearing testimony from the developer, Tony Checchia, a local realtor and entrepreneur, spoke on behalf…

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Town of Walkersville Opposes Solar Farm

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 Michael KusterBoard of Zoning Appeals, Frederick County, Planning, solar farm, Town Commissioners, Walkersville, Zoning

On Wednesday evening, the Town of Walkersville voted to forward a letter opposing a solar farm on Biggs Ford Road. That letter from the Walkersville Planning Commission resulted from Tuesday evenings Planning Commission meeting. The Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals requested input from Walkersville, because the property lies within Walkersville’s area of influence and a priority preservation area as defined by Frederick County. The area of influence recognizes that the property is within Walkersville’s growth area. The Planning Commission in Walkersville noted that a solar farm is not allowed…

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Maryland Applying for Disaster Relief

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 Michael Kusterblizzard, disaster assistance, featured, FEMA, Governor, Larry Hogan, Maryland, MEMA, snow

Maryland Emergency Management Agency’s (MEMA) Executive Director Russell Strickland has sent a letter of intent for the State of Maryland to pursue federal disaster assistance and to request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) begin the coordination for joint damage assessments following the winter storm that covered Maryland in snow this past weekend. While response efforts, including snow removal, are continuing, Maryland agencies are also focusing on a comprehensive recovery effort. “Our administration is committed to accelerating the recovery process in every way possible following this historic snowstorm,” said…

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Blizzard Clean-Up and Aftermath Continues

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 Michael Kusterblizzard, clean-up, featured, Jan Gardner, Larry Hogan, plow, roads, snow, Walkersville

Glade Valley and the entire region continue to suffer the costs and burdens of the historic blizzard that dumped 35 inches of snow in Walkersville. Many neighborhoods in the county have not seen snow plows, at all. Frederick County, The City of Frederick, and Frederick County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Walkersville crews and contractors have been hard at work trying to make all of its roads accessible. The Town of Walkersville thanked residents for their continued patience as the community continues to dig out from this…

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Governor Closes I-70 and I-270

January 23, 2016January 25, 2016 Michael Kuster270, 70, blizzard, Closed, Governor, highway, Larry Hogan, Maryland, snow

Effective immediately, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared I-70 from I-695 to I-81 and I-270 from I-495 to I-70 closed until Sunday morning at 7 a.m. These highways continue to be completely covered in snow. Pavement is not visible. The immediate closure of the entire 34.7-mile length of I-270 and I-70 from I-81 in Washington County to the Baltimore Beltway includes to all motorists except for emergency personnel. The closures follow snow related traffic incidents involving several tractor trailers and other vehicles on both interstates. “As the state continues to fiercely…