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Water and sewer rate increases debated
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 20, 2008
At the Monday, Feb. 4, Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, Water and Sewer Commission secretary Dick Swanson provided a presentation regarding a new water and sewer rate system for town residents who utilize the town water supply.
Swanson [more]
Main Street Marmers' Market planning for June 4 opening
As published Feb. 20, 2008
The Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) is planning for their 2008 Mt. Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market season. The farmers’ market opens June 4 and will operate through to Oct. 1. “This year, we are planning for a bigger and better market,” says [more]
Birrer receives Girl Scout Gold Award
As published Feb. 20, 2008
Nicole Birrer recently received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Nicole is a Mt. Airy resident and a member of Girl Scout Troop 81742 of the New Liberty Ridge Neighborhood, led by Mrs. Anna Griesacker. Additional support was provided [more]
Free water for fire company and houses of worship debate continues
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 20, 2008
During the Monday, Feb. 4, Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, the matter of whether to continue not charging the local churches for their water and sewer use was extensively discussed.
This matter first came to the council’s attention [more]
Dorman Builders opens Main Street design center and home office
As published Feb. 20, 2008
Dorman Builders recently announced that, effective Feb. 1, they have moved their offices to 306 Main Street, Suite B, Mt. Airy. In addition, they announced the opening of the Dorman Builders Design Center at the same location.
The design center will offer a relaxed [more]
State police apprehend one robbery suspect, look for second
As published Feb. 20, 2008
On Friday, Feb. 15, troopers arrested an adult male for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery.
On Thursday, Feb. 14, shortly after 9 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the McDonald’s parking lot located in the 1700 block of Ridgeside Drive, Mt. Airy, regarding [more]
Rotary Club of Frederick Fund accepting scholarship applications through March 31
As published Feb. 20, 2008
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is pleased to announce that The Rotary Club of Frederick is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2008-2009 academic year for its Rotary Club of Frederick Fund.
Each year, The Rotary Club of Frederick awards multiple college scholarships, [more]
40 men and 8 horses
As published Feb. 20, 2008
The “40 & 8”, an honor society of members of The American Legion, will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at American Legion Gold Star Post 191 on Prospect Road in Mt. Airy.
The correct title of the organization is actually “La Societe des Quarante [more]
Town seeks injunction prohibiting violations of site plan by Baysaver
As published Feb. 20, 2008
Due to the fact that Baysaver, Inc. (Accubid), located at 1302 Rising Ridge Rd., Mt. Airy, has not fully complied with the deadlines contained in the Town of Mt. Airy’s December 2007 order regarding site plan compliance and has appeared to have resumed concrete [more]
Walkways and sidewalks discussed at length
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Jan. 29
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
This month the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) heard two site plans where sidewalks and walkways were stumbling blocks.
The first plan was for 6 E. Ridgeville Blvd. This is the house and barn located across from the Bank [more]
Savor “A Taste of Mt. Airy” this Saturday
By NAN BROWN, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
If you enjoy good food, fun, dancing, sports and auctions, you will definitely want to attend the sixth annual “A Taste of Mt. Airy” this Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Firemen’s Activities Building.
This event is [more]
People to People select two from Oakdale
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower created a new organization called People to People International. Speaking about the organization, he stated, “I like to believe that people, in the long run, are going to do more to promote peace [more]
Commissions meet to discuss future possibilities
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of Jan. 23
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
Several members of the Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) attended the Jan. 23 Economic Development Commission (EDC) meeting as a result of the EDC extending an invitation to come and discuss ways the two commissions could [more]
Speed humps on Park Ridge Drive may become permanent
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of Jan. 24
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
Town employee Mark Moxley provided an overview of projects and other maintenance that had been performed since the commission’s last meeting in October 2007. Moxley informed the group there had been four weather events that involved plowing and/or [more]
First Windy Ridge proposal heard
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Jan. 22
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
In August 2007, several groups began working together discussing, researching and planning for a potential master plan for Windy Ridge Park. Representatives from Freedom Energy Solutions, Citizens for a Green Mt. Airy, Grey-Goes-Green, United for a Sustainable Maryland, HorseNet [more]
MAMSA plans future Main Street activities
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of Jan. 15
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger Staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) president Dalia Schulman opened the meeting by informing the group that a volunteer was needed to chair the Organization Committee.
Schulman also informed the group that the 501(c)(3) application presented to the [more]
Single stream recycling coming to town soon
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of Jan. 16
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Feb. 6, 2008
Recycling and Sanitation Commission chairman Gene Lichtman welcomed everyone and asked Key Sanitation President Bob Clark to provide an overview of the Christmas tree pick-ups from Jan. 5 and 12.
Clark reported that 18 tons of trees were [more]
Upcoming special events at the Mt. Airy Senior Center
As published Feb. 6, 2008
Weigh of Life – Wednesday, Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 9:15 a.m.
"Terry's Thyme" – Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20 at 9:30 am, with Terry Serio.
Site Council Meeting – Monday, Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Nutritional Tips with Melissa – [more]
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