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Senior Tax Credit Seminar

March 8, 2023March 6, 2023 wvmd.ezcommunicator.net

The Town of Walkersville will be hosting a free seminar on the Senior Tax Credit, March 14, at 10am, at the Walkersville Public Library. The Town of Walkersville offers a Senior Tax Credit for homeowners age 65 and over. The amount of the Walkersville tax credit is 50% of the net Town tax. This is a supplement to the State’s Homeowner Tax Credit and County’s Senior Tax Credit, and all qualifications and limitations of these credits apply. The credit was effective with the July 1, 2021 real estate tax bill.…

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Walkersville Town Meeting Agenda

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 wvmd.ezcommunicator.net

The Town of Walkersville’s Burgess and Commissioners will meet Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7pm, in the Town Hall meeting room. This meeting is open to the public, and will be live streamed on the Town website.

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Applications Open for Agriculture Innovation Grant Program

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Farmers looking to expand or diversify their operations can apply for funding through Frederick County’s award-winning Agriculture Innovation Grants Program. Applications for the Spring 2023 cycle of grants will be accepted now through March 31. Frederick County launched its award-winning Agriculture Innovation Grants Program in 2021 to support Frederick County’s agriculture industry. “We have heard from our farmers that the Agriculture Innovation Grants have made a big difference,” County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said. “Helping operations to diversify and launch new projects is vital to preserving Frederick County’s rich agricultural history.…

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Biggs Ford Road Construction

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 wvmd.ezcommunicator.net

The contractor for Parkside developers informed the Town of Walkersville that Biggs Ford Road work at Kenneth Dr/Parkside will begin tomorrow, March 7, 2023. Construction will likely start around 8am, however there may be activity prior to that. The road will not be closed, but there will eventually be a flagging operation that will cause delays. This work is to include merge lanes, sidewalk, gutter and curb. As the Town receives additional information, they will keep residents updated.

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Mike McNiesh Elected Walkersville Town Commissioner Again

February 13, 2023February 14, 2023 Michael Kuster

The Town of Walkersville held a special election for Town Commissioner today. The election was prompted after the Town Commissioners found that Mike McNiesh had forfeited his office as Town Commissioner for three unexcused absences from Town Meetings. Mr. McNiesh joined four others in running for the vacant seat. He handily won election to his former seat on the Walkersville Town Commission. McNiesh won 303 of the 575 votes cast. The vote counts were as follows: Betsey Whitmore Brannen – 149 Jason Bryant – 27 Mike McNiesh – 303 Duane…