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Board of Appeals Vacancy in Walkersville

February 26, 2020March 16, 2020 wvmd.ezcommunicator.net

The Town of Walkersville is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Town Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals is responsible for hearing appeals of the Zoning Administrator’s decisions and granting zoning variances and special exceptions. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month as needed. You must be a resident of Walkersville. No experience is necessary. Anyone interested should contact Town Planning and Zoning Administrator Susan Hauver at the Town Hall at 301-845-4500, walkersvilleplanner@comcast.net, or submit a letter of interest to: Susan Hauver, Town of Walkersville, P.O.…

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Curbside Yard Waste Collection

February 14, 2020March 16, 2020 wvmd.ezcommunicator.net

Curbside Yard Waste Pick Up will be provided by the Town every Tuesday from March 1 to November 30. Place containers and bundles at the curb before 7:00 a.m. Acceptable materials include grass clippings, leaves, and branches no larger than 4ft long and 4 inches in diameter. Branches and limbs must be bundled. Residents will be required to place items in recyclable paper bags or loose in a plastic container clearly labeled “Yard Waste”. Contractor will NOT take the following: Rocks or Concrete Sod or Soil Ashes Items in excess weight of…

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Vacancy on Walkersville Parks Committee

January 31, 2020January 30, 2020 GladeValley.net Staff

The Town of Walkersville is accepting letters of interest for service on the Parks Committee. The committee recommends policies and procedures, purchases and upgrades, and uses and activities for the Town parks ( Heritage Farm, Creamery, Community, Trout, and Memorial). The Parks Committee is an advisory committee to the Burgess and Commissioners and members serve 2 year terms. Anyone who would like to be considered to serve on the committee should submit a letter of interest to Town Hall staff by Monday, 2/17/2020 at 4:30 p.m. Letters will be accepted…

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County Executive Jan Gardner Announces Initiative to Increase Agricultural Preservation

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced an initiative to accelerate agriculture preservation efforts. She proposed legislation that would increase the county’s investment to save valuable farmland in an effort to achieve the longstanding goal of preserving 100,000 acres of agricultural land. Preserving large blocks of land is key to ensuring the long-term economic viability of agriculture. “The time is now to preserve Frederick County’s rich agricultural land before our cherished fields are lost to development,” said Executive Gardner. “Securing preservation easements for agriculture will ensure we leave a legacy…

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Town of Walkersville Launches “Walkersville Wire”

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 GladeValley.net Staff

The Town of Walkersville launched “The Walkersville Wire” this week. The service allows anyone to register an e-mail and/or cell phone to receive alerts and information from the Town of Walkersville. It functions similar to the Frederick County Public School’s Find Out First. “In our first day we had 51 people sign up and already have 4 today,” according to the first announcement broadcast from the service on its first day. “We are very excited about this platform for sharing information with our citizens in ways we have not done…