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Fiber Arts Studio Approved in Walkersville

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The Town of Walkersville’s Board of Appeals met Tuesday night to hear a request by Mary Singleton for a Special Exception use in the town’s Old Town Mixed Use zoning district. Ms. Singleton plans to open her business, Singleton Fiber Arts Studio and Processing, at the former Walkersville Market at 25 Maple Avenue. Last year, the property owners renovated the building and received a special exception approval for a wholesale wine and distributor to use the building.  That use does not occupy all of the space in the building. Later…

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Gas Station Re-Opening

Michael Kuster, , , ,

Ahmed Hudhud presented plans for re-opening the gas station on Sandstone Drive to the Walkersville Planning Commission for approval and to the Burgess and Town Commissioners this week. During the Walkersville Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night, members of the commission questioned some of the plans designs and the history of the property. The property stopped receiving fuel over a year ago, had become an eyesore, and attracted some questionable activity before Mr. Hudhud purchased the property at a bank auction.  Mr. Hudhud has spent the past few months cleaning up…

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Artisan Opens Studio in Old Feed Store

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For over a year, Kate Klipp has been working away in Ralph Whitmore’s old feed store creating works of art. More recently, she opened the doors of her workshop as a quaint store filled with her creations and some other treasures. “A lot of community members urged me to open the store. They said it would be fun.” Hence, Coal Depot Glass Studio opened its doors. Anyone driving down West Pennsylvania Avenue will have noticed the festive decorations. Ms. Klipp created a Christmas delight for all who pass the small store.…

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