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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 Passes Budget and Tax Rate

May 27, 2015May 27, 2015 Michael Kusterbudget, tax rate, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Burgess and Commissioners will meet this evening to discuss the tax rate and proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016. During their meeting on May 13, 2016, the Burgess and Commissioners voted to move ahead with a proposed budget and maintaining the current tax rate of $0.15 per $100 assessed value. That vote brought the matter to a public hearing this evening. The current tax rate of $0.15 will generate slightly higher revenues this year as assessments increased overall for properties in the Town of Walkersville. The…

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Blight & Trash Talk Continues

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 Michael Kusterblight, Planning Commission, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Planning Commission will continue discussions to address blight and trash in the town Tuesday evening. The members picked up the matter after the Town’s Economic Development Commission presented ideas to the Burgess and Town Commissioners. The Planning Commission has discussed laws in other jurisdictions and a proposed bill from the Maryland General Assembly. At their last meeting, they met with legal counsel to discuss the issue. Many of the suggestions focused on commercial properties, but citizens attending the meeting raised issues with residential properties, also. The…

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MOMS Club Open House

May 20, 2015May 19, 2015 Michael KusterMOMS Club, Open House, Walkersville

The MOMS Club® of Walkersville will be holding an open house on Friday, May 29, 2015. 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 ages. Upcoming events for the MOMS…

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Spring Bazaar

May 19, 2015May 11, 2015 Michael KusterLibrary, Spring Bazaar, Walkersville

Deborah Wallace, Allstate Agency – Leaders of the Kindness Revolution and the Walkersville Economic Development Commission present: The 2nd Annual Spring Bazaar to benefit the Walkersville Library When: Saturday June 6, 2015 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: At the site of the new library. E Glade & Pennsylvania Avenue, across from Creamery Park There will be over 40 vendors and local businesses present with booths set up for all to enjoy! We will have food vendors on site and local entertainment. For more information, please contact Dawn Hipsley…