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County Executive Jessica Fitzwater is preparing Fiscal Year 2026’s operating and capital budgets based on input from our community. She held a public hearing December 4 to start the conversation. In january, she will host a series of town hall-style meetings, one in each Council district. ​Another public hearing will be held in March. Executive Fitzwater’s proposed budget will be released no later than April 15.  Town Hall Schedule: If you can’t come to a meeting, you can submit your ideas at https://publicinput.com/n14767

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In preparation for tonight’s giant fireworks display in Walkersville, Walkersville Community Park will be closing at 4 p.m. today, July 8, 2022. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE WALKERSVILLE RESIDENT TROOPERS REGARDING TONIGHT’S CARNIVAL TRAFFIC: Please be aware that when traffic lets out after the fireworks, traffic will only be exiting both ends of Frederick Street, and no one other than residents, will be allowed onto Frederick St, until the traffic has cleared out from the Fire Company and High School. Those residing on Frederick St, or in Old Town, will be allowed…

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The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company recently signed a contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions to purchase a 2021 Pierce Manufacturing custom pumper truck. The new pumper replaces a 1994 pumper that the fire company says is “degenerating.” In its announcement cancelling the annual carnival, the Fire Company estimated the cost of the new pumper at around $600,000. During the July 8, 2020 Walkersville Town Meeting, Burgess Chad Weddle reported that the new engine will cost $755,000, but the Fire Company will pay $725,000 after receiving a $30,000 discount for paying cash…

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