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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Frederick County Named One of Top Digital Counties in the Nation

During her weekly public information briefing today, Executive Jan Gardner announced that Frederick County Government has received national recognition as one of the top Digital Counties in the nation. “I am delighted to share this exciting news because technology plays a key role in open government and helping those who live and do business in Frederick County,” commented Executive Gardner. “I commend our technology team and the agencies that developed our many digital services that help make people’s daily lives run more smoothly and efficiently.” The Center for Digital Government and the National…

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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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