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New Burgess and Town Commissioners Sworn In

October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 GladeValley.net Staffburgess, Chad Weddle, Debbie Zimmerman, Don Schildt, featured, Gary Baker, Mary Ann Brodie-Ennis, Russ Winch, Town Commissioners, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville began a new chapter with a new Burgess and Town Commissioners Wednesday evening. Chad Weddle, who has served as a Town Commissioner for the past nineteen years, took the oath of office becoming Walkersville Burgess before a large crowd in Walkersville Town Hall. Mr. Weddle succeeds Ralph Whitmore, who served as Burgess for the past sixteen years. A new board of Town Commissioners were also sworn into office. Four incumbents and one newly elected official comprise the new board. Debbie Zimmerman, Russ Winch, Don Schildt, and…

Elections Glade Valley headline

Michael Kuster Running for Town Commissioner

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Michael KusterCommissioner, Michael Kuster, Walkersville

GladeValley.net has invited each candidate to answer the same set of questions to provide voters in The Town of Walkersville with some information to help them make a decision at the polls on September 14, 2015. Tell us about yourself: My wife, Emily, and I moved to Walkersville in 2001 when we were expecting our first children. We fell in love with the small-town atmosphere. We are raising our three children in Walkersville and love living in Old Town Walkersville. Having grown-up on a farm in Frederick, I love living…

Community Glade Valley

MOMS Club Fall Open House

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Michael Kusterfeatured, MOMS Club, Walkersville

The MOMS Club® of Walkersville will be holding an open house on Friday, September 18, 2015 (rain date will be September 25). From 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., MOMS are invited to Heritage Park’s second play area by the swings to meet other MOMS and get more information about the local group of mothers. MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club® is a group of mothers who enjoy spending time together with and without their kids. They offer a variety of activities throughout the year for moms and kids of all…

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Walkersville Holds Public Hearing on Crime

September 10, 2015 Michael KusterCrime, featured, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville held its regularly scheduled meeting last night with a public hearing on crime. The meeting room was packed with a full-house, an unusual occurrence (most meetings have an audience of less than ten residents). The Burgess and Town Commissioners quickly dealt with usual business. Commissioner Chad Weddle’s proposal to codify the hours of Town Elections passed unanimously. Per Town Code, the elections were to be held from 1:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. The elections have been advertised to last from Noon until 8:00 p.m. The proposal…

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Food Bank Celebrating 25th Anniversary

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015 Michael Kusterfeatured, food bank, Glade Valley Community Services, Walkersville

The Glade Valley Food Bank will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Food Bank is located in the lower level of Walkersville Town Hall, 21 West Frederick Street. Several members of the original Food Bank staff and its organizing committee will be attending. Visitors can tour the facility and learn how the Food Bank provides assistance to area residents. Information will be available on how individuals and organizations can volunteer and support the Food Bank. The…