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Gardner Forms Business and Industry Cabinet

July 11, 2015 Michael Kuster1 Comment

On Thursday, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced economic development and business initiatives that aim to create jobs, support and further the success of existing businesses and take advantage of opportunities to ensure Frederick County’s long-term economic prosperity. During her weekly public information briefing, Executive Gardner commented, “I am pleased to announce the formation of a Business and Industry Cabinet with an impressive team of professionals from a wide diversity of backgrounds. I wanted to let the business community know it has my support and provide the members with better access to the county…

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Vehicle Fire on Crum Road

July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 Michael Kuster

At 5:07 p.m. on July 8, 2015, Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Resuce Companies were dispatched to the 8400 block of Crum Road in Walkersville for a vehicle fire. Chief 11-1 arrived on the scene to find one car fully involved. Ambulance 247 arrived on the scene to stage and assisted with patient care. Engine Tanker 114 arrived on the scene and pulled 1 ¾ line. Crews went to work extinguishing the fire. After the fire was out, the crew realized it the fire resulted from an accident. Chief 11-1 requested the phone…

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Ethics Board Changes in Walkersville

July 8, 2015July 13, 2015 Michael Kusterethics, Town of Walkersville

During the July 8, 2015 meeting of the Town of Walkersville’s Burgess and Commissioners, the Ethics Board received a lot of attention. One member, Tarolyn Thrasher, stepped down from the Ethics Board. She no longer lives in Walkersville. Burgess Ralph Whitmore nominated Ron Layman, a longtime resident who operated a painting business in town. The Commissioners unanimously approved of the appointment. After the appointment was approved, Burgess Whitmore asked that the Town’s attorney spend time with the Ethics Board for training. He stated that the board “does not know what they…

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Public Meeting on Crime in Walkersville

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 Michael KusterChad Weddle, Town of Walkersville

In response to discussions Commissioner Chad Weddle had as council and treasurer of Glade United Church of Christ, the Town Commissioners voted to invite the public to meet with the Town Commissioners and the Maryland State Police Resident Troopers at a meeting in August. Commissioner Weddle communicated with residents in his role with the church about some concerns with rental properties. He informed his fellow commissioners that his correspondence was interpreted as a communication from the Town of Walkersville. Through further discussions, he told the residents he would seek a…

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Walkersville Raises Water Rates

July 8, 2015 Michael KusterTown of Walkersville, water

The Town of Walkersville Commissioners voted this evening to increase water rates across the board. Town Manager Gloria Long Rollins presented the board with ten different choices for increasing the rates. The proposals showed increased revenues ranging from $62,049.22 all the way to $105,242.18. Burgess Ralph Whitmore solicited input from a larger than average audience at Town Hall. No one rose to speak for or against the plans presented. Town Commissioner Donald Schildt asked about grants for funding the new water plant. Town Manager Rollins and Burgess Whitmore confirmed that they…