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Biggs Ford Solar Farm Requests Continuance After Similar Project is Denied

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 Michael KusterBiggs Ford, Board of Appeals, Frederick County, Ralph Whitmore, solar farm, Walkersville, Zoning

The Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals met Thursday evening to discuss three proposed solar energy farms, including the proposed solar arrays on former Walkersville Burgess Ralph Whitmore’s farm on Biggs Ford Road. Mr. Whitmore’s farm and a proposed solar farm at Ballenger Creek Pike and East Basford Road both lie on property in priority preservation areas. The Ballenger Creek Pike and East Basford Road property was the first solar farm on the agenda. After hearing testimony from the developer, Tony Checchia, a local realtor and entrepreneur, spoke on behalf…

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County Executive Halts Applications for Large Solar Farms

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 Michael Kusteragriculture, Biggs Ford, Board of Appeals, county executive, featured, Frederick County, Jan Gardner, Planning, Planning Commission, Ralph Whitmore, solar, solar farms, Zoning

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Solar Farm Proposed on Biggs Ford Road

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016 Michael KusterBiggs Ford Road, Board of Appeals, energy, featured, Frederick County, Planning Commission, Ralph Whitmore, solar, solar farm, Walkersville, Zoning

Former Walkersville Burgess Ralph Whitmore’s farm on Biggs Ford Road may soon be a very large solar farm. The Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request from Biggs Ford Solar Center LLC and Coronal Development Services, both of Charlottesville, Virginia, for a special exception use on the property which is zoned agriculture. The property is located just outside of Walkersville at the corner of Dublin Road and Biggs Ford Road. Biggs Ford Solar Center LLC plans to establish a non-governmental utility operating a photo voltaic solar farm. The farm…

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Whitmore Will Not Seek Re-Election

May 28, 2015 Michael Kusterburgess, Ralph Whitmore, Walkersville

As he wrapped up last night’s Town Meeting, Walkersville Burgess Ralph Whitmore announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year. While there were many rumors that he would not run, this was his first official statement. After the Town Commissioners unanimously approved fiscal year 2016 budgets for the general fund and water fund, Whitmore explained there was a lot to do over the next few months before the Town holds elections. He wants to be sure three specific projects are either done or well on their way to being…

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Walkersville Honors Veterans

November 10, 2014November 11, 2014 Michael KusterBoy Scouts, Charles Cartwright, Dan Thomas, Donald Schildt, featured, Gary Baker, George Delaplaine, Horace Wright, John Grimes, Joseph Caha, Larry Haines, Millard Haines, Ralph Whitmore, Richard Baker, Richard Brady, Robert Bosworth, Russ Winch, Veterans Day, Walkersville, William Richardson, Woodsboro American Legion, Yellow Springs Band

The Town of Walkersville celebrated Veterans’ Day a few days early on Sunday, November 9th during a Veterans’ Day Service at Memorial Park. Commissioner Donald Schildt, Sr. organizes the annual event and served as master of ceremonies. He welcomed the larger than usual crowd and made introductions. Pastor Richard Baker of Walkersville United Methodist Church gave an invocation before three local Boy Scouts presented the colors as the services’ color guard, the assembled recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang The Star Spangled Banner while the Yellow Springs Band provided…