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Progress on Blight?

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffblight, featured, Walkers Village Center, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Burgess, Town Commissioners, Economic Development Commission, and Planning Commission quickly began discussions about blighted commercial properties over the past several weeks. Since GladeValley.net published articles highlighting the extent of problems on commercial properties in town, one property owner appears to be joining town officials in addressing some of the problems. Recently, Walkers Village Center’s long-vacant “Medical Center” had its windows blocked with craft paper. The units were filled with black mold and moisture clung to the windows and doors. The light fixtures still have no bulbs…

Long Time Community Thrift Shop Managers Retire

October 26, 2014October 24, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffBarry Maronis, Community Thrift Shop, Kathy Maronis, managers, retire

Over the years, they greeted shoppers with smiles, and provided assistance to those in need. Kathy and Barry Malonis dedicated their service to the community for many years as the managers of Glade Valley Community Services‘ Community Thrift Shop. After years of volunteering to help others, Kathy and Barry have retired as managers of the Community Thrift Shop. They always turn attention and credit away from themselves onto the other dedicated volunteers. Barry and Kathy give their time selflessly, and dedicate themselves to helping others in the community. On many occasions, they…

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WHS Gym Reopens with Volleyball Senior Night

October 24, 2014October 24, 2014 Eric Reickelfeatured, gymansium, renovation, Walkersville High School

The WHS Gym was reopened in a ceremony before the volleyball team played their first home match of the year.

Road Widths in Walkersville

October 23, 2014October 22, 2014 Michael KusterBell Property, burgess, development, Donald Schildt, Planning Commission, Ralph Whitmore, road width, roads, Town Commissioners

The Town of Walkersville’s Planning Commission asked the Burgess and Town Commissioners for their permission to explore modifying the Town’s Design Manual. Specifically, they would like to allow for more narrow streets and change cul-de-sac length requirments within neighborhoods. The issue continues to rise during site plan reviews when developers have to meet Maryland storm run-off requirements due to the amount of pavement the Town of Walkersville requirements. Last week, developers of the Bell Farm on Fountain Rock Road presented their updated plans during a public workshop. The Planning Commission…

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2014 General Election in Glade Valley

October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 Michael Kuster2014 Elections, Board of Education, Circuit Court, Clerk, County Council, county executive, District 4, District 5, Frederick County, House of Delegates, Judge, Orphans Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff, State Senate, States Attorney

With early voting beginning today, Glade Valley residents have big choices in this pivotal election. Here’s a run-down of the candidates and the local offices. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk (*). Maryland State Senate – Vote for One: Dan Rupli (D) Michael Hough (R) House of Delegates – District 4 – Vote for Three: Gene Stanton (D) Kathy Afzali (R) * Kelly Schultz (R) * David E. Vogt, III (R) County Executive: Jan Gardner (D) Blaine Young (R) * County Council At Large – Vote for Two: Susan Reeder Jessee…