Executive Gardner Addresses School Overcrowding, Public Safety Needs & More in Preliminary Capital Budget
Citizens encouraged to share their priorities at March 14 Public Hearing
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Executive Gardner Announces Cost Savings for School Construction in Work Group Final Report
County Executive Jan Gardner today released the final report of the School Construction Work Group she appointed a year ago. The recommendations of the Work Group achieve her goal to lower school construction costs by 8 – 10 percent, including: reducing the volume of schools ($2 million) and changing ceiling tiles ($300,000) and the height of roof parapets ($45,000). Additional savings can be gained through seeking a state equivalent to the LEED Silver standards ($200,000), as well as changing HVAC, state legislation and other initiatives. The report contains over 40…
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County Executive Gardner Announces New Residential Solar Co-Operative Program
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the launch of a new solar co-operative program to help residents who want to reduce their carbon footprints and save money at the same time. Homeowners in a solar co-op use their combined bulk buying power to save on the total cost of going solar. Residents purchase power at a lower rate, and enjoy financial incentives. The program also is open to small commercial buildings and other non-residential spaces, such as churches or community centers. “This exciting solar program will bring homeowners together…
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Billy drops “f” bomb in workshop!!!!
Howdy Yokels!! We’ll get back to our title in a moment. Last night’s workshop had three items to discuss; Medical Marijuana, Kirby and Tony’s task force, and changes to the council’s rules and procedures. We are all for the growth and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It is absolutely ludicrous that the Federal Government […]
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