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Walkersville Adopts Unregistered or Inoperative Vehicles Ordinance

August 24, 2016 Michael Kusterfeatured, inoperative vehicles, unregistered vehicles, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Town Commissioners voted Wednesday evening to adopt a new ordinance addressing unregistered or inoperative vehicles with more specific language and restrictions. Town Code Enforcement officer, Andrew Dewese, presented the ordinance he modeled after the City of Frederick and other jurisdictions. The Walkersville Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance after making a few minor changes and adding a defintion of inoperative motor vehicles during its meeting Tuesday evening. Commissioner Don Schildt immediately made his opposition to the ordinance clear. “You’ve gotten thirty out of thirty-seven violations…

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Walkersville Recommends Approval of Agricultural Preservation Easements

August 24, 2016 Michael Kusteragricultural preservation, agricultural zoning, featured, Frederick County, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville voted Wednesday evening to recommend approval of three Agricultural Preservation Easement applications and express their support of three other applications. The Frederick County Planning Commission asked for comments from the Town of Walkersville regarding six applications for the easements. Walkersville Planning Commission members were told that forty properties applied for easements, and the list had been narrowed to twenty, which includes these six properties. Farms that meets the three main criteria below are eligible for Frederick County’s Agricultural preservation programs. To be eligible for the Rural Legacy…

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Frederick County Awarded $6.3 Million Federal Grant to Fund 41 Additional Firefighters

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Frederick County - News Flashfeatured, federal grant, FEMA, firefighter, Frederick County, Homeland Security

Frederick County has been awarded a $6,339,748 grant to pay for 41 additional combined firefighter and emergency medical positions. U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin, along with U.S. Representatives Chris Van Hollen and John Delaney announced the award today through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program. The funds will allow the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services to meet national staffing standards for most emergency calls. “The 41 new positions will make a huge difference to the citizens of Frederick County,…

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Meet Our New Media Specialist at WHS for the Next Ten Years

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Eikaiva BoyerCindy Doggett, featured, media specialist, Walkersville High School

by Eikaiva Boyer “I thrive off the energy, enthusiasm, and the children’s intelligence; I’m just so excited to be here and be part of this large community that I feel here,” said Walkersville High’s

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Opening Cinderella’s Closet

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Michael KusterCinderella's Closet, dresses, featured, formal wear, gowns, homecoming, ties, Walkersville High School

Looking for a Homecoming dress, or a tie for your date? STUDENTS FROM ALL FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE INVITED TO SHOP CINDERELLA’S CLOSET FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – 6-9 PM or SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – 10 AM – 2 PM Walkersville High School – PORTABLE 8 Looking to cosign or donate an item? We will accept donations and consignments on Thursday, September 8 from 6 – 8 PM. Questions?: Contact us at ottjeff@comcast.net or 301-418-0615. Also find us on Facebook at “Walkersville High School Formal Consignment Sale”