Glade Valley Government headline 

Sheetz Expansion Approved

The Walkersville Planning Commission granted approval to Sheetz’ site plan and site improvement plan last night. The approval came after the planning commission approve the formation of one lot from two owned by Nancy Sheetz, whose husband Steve Sheetz serves as Sheetz Family Council Chairman for the Altoona-based, family-owned convenience-store chain. Work was already underway to Tuesday to meet requirements for approval. An abandoned sewer line that once served a home on the former “Lot 2R” had to be removed before Frederick County and the Town of Walkersville approved any of the requests.…

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Sustainable Walkersville “Green Team”

The Burgess and Commissioners of Walkersville invite residents to submit letters of interest from individuals desiring to become members of the Town of Walkersville newly forming “Green Team”. The Green Team’s goal is to develop policies and plans, implement programs, and assist with educational opportunities that support the creation of a sustainable community. The initial task of the Green Team is to file for certification as a sustained community from “Sustainable Maryland” the continuing role, to lead and coordinate the sustainability activities of the community. Since 2011, Sustainable Maryland has…

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Glade Valley Government 

Animal Control Hopes to Clear the Shelters with Reduced Adoption Fees

This Friday and Saturday, the Frederick County Division of Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center will offer discounted adoption fees for cats, dogs and rabbits. The effort is part of a nationwide initiative called Clear the Shelters Day. Adoption fees for Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23, will be $23 for all rabbits, cats and dogs, including kittens and puppies. Adoption fees include spaying/neutering, microchipping, vaccinating, and diagnostic testing. The discount represents a savings of up to $127. “By participating in Clear the Shelters Day, we hope to not…

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