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Town survey results are available on-line and at town hall
Mt. Airy Town Council meeting of April 7

By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published April 16, 2008

The minutes from the March 3 regular Mt. Airy Town Council meeting and the special meeting held March 26 were presented and unanimously approved.

Resident Maryland State Trooper Sergeant Palmer Grotte provided a monthly report. In March, there [more]


Commission hears several changes to prior approvals
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of March 31

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published April 16, 2008

The minutes from both January and February were approved with only minor corrections needed.

Frederick County Planner, Tim Goodfellow mentioned the fire and rescue master plan last month during his brief report and was asked if a presentation could [more]


Youth to hold food drive in support of Mt. Airy Net Sunday April 20

As published April 16, 2008

Residents in the Mt. Airy area will be able to help Mt. Airy Net stock its community food pantry without having to leave their homes. On Sunday afternoon, April 20th, youth from Calvary United Methodist Church will be canvassing neighborhood homes in Mt. Airy [more]


Olde Town Restaurant reopens

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published April 16, 2008

Mt. Airy is buzzing with excitement as an “olde” friend reopens after a seven and a half month absence, with new owners, a new menu and a new look.

Owners Dan and Staci Caiola bought the restaurant just two [more]


Four vie for three council seats in the upcoming town election

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published April 16, 2008

As the election draws near, voters may have a few questions about the candidates running for positions on the town council. Of the four candidates, three are currently on the council and one has served the town as a [more]


Fun for all ages at the 5th annual Community Expo

As published April 16, 2008

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. That’s the day The Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Community Expo will be held at the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company’s Activities Grounds.

There will be entertainment and door [more]


Local shuttle service looking for more riders in Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of March 27

By Tonya M. Lee, Messenger staff
As published April 16, 2008

Streets and Roads Commission member and town employee Mark Moxley was absent at this meeting. Town council liaison Peter Helt provided Moxley’s departmental update on his behalf.

A request has been made to install a “no outlet” sign [more]


Lions’ 62nd annual carnival to be held June 2 to 7

As published April 16, 2008

The Mt. Airy Lions Club recently announced that its 62nd anniversary carnival will be held June 2 to 7. Rosedale Amusements from Baltimore County will once again operate the rides and a majority of the games on the midway.

Carnival Chairman Robert Disinger remarked, [more]


Single-stream recycling delayed for a few weeks
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of March 19

By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published April 2, 2008

Commission member and Mt. Airy Town Council liaison Wendi Peters announced that a manufacturer’s delay has postponed delivery of the 64-gallon toters to the town, possibly until soon after April 15. The toters are part of the single-stream [more]


Field conditions raise concern
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of March 20

By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published April 2, 2008

Board chair Bob King announced that he and Mt. Airy Town Council Liaison Gary Nelson had met with members of the Frederick County Board of Education (BOE) regarding the use of the athletic fields at Twin Ridge Elementary [more]


Main Street home to new restaurant

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published April 2, 2008

There is no better smell then something slightly smoky and spicy coming from the grill. The wonderful tang in the air is due to CarterQue Barbeque and Grilling Company on Mt. Airy’s Main Street and is sure to please [more]


Mt. Airy Senior Center upcoming special events

As published April 2, 2008

Weigh of Life – Wednesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 9:15 a.m.

"Terry's Thyme" – Wednesday, April 2 and 16 at 9:30 a.m., with Terry Serio.

Nutritional Tips with Melissa – Tuesday, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 11:30 a.m.
[more]


Chili cookoff set for April 12

As published April 2, 2008

The Railyard in downtown Mt. Airy will be filled with the tantalizing smell of chili on Saturday, April 12, with the arrival of the fifth annual March Into Spring Chili Cookoff. This sanctioned International Chili Society event will take place between 11 a.m. and [more]


"Sing for Breath" concert for cystic fibrosis

As published April 2, 2008

Locust Grove Church of the Brethren will present their 10th Annual "Sing for Breath" concert on Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. The informal event takes place in a small country church setting, and will feature Gospel, Contemporary Christian, and Traditional Christian music, all [more]


St. James’ Nursery School’s summer program

As published April 2, 2008

Registration for St. James’ Nursery School’s summer program will begin for the public on Monday, April 7 at the nursery school office at 1307 North Main Street, Mt. Airy. It is a flexible six-week program and offered every day from 9 a.m. to 11:30 [more]