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Town budget is unanimously approved;
residents asked to conserve water
Mt. Airy Town Council meeting of June 4
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 20, 2007
Prior to the regular Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding nonresident professional office special exception amendments.
Town employee Heather Smith had drafted language to alter the current town code, which is Section 112 [more]
Establishing a Neighborhood Watch program outlined
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 20, 2007
Deputy Kevin White of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office presented an overview of the Neighborhood Watch program at the Mt. Airy Town Council meeting held June 4.
White observed that years ago, doors to homes remained open all [more]
Mt. Airy Collision Center to expand and relocate
Owner Gibney: “We come highly wreck-o-mended”
By NAN BROWN, Messenger staff
As published June 20, 2007
Mt. Airy Collision Center, Inc. recently celebrated the beginning of an exciting new endeavor as it broke ground on Wednesday, June 13 for its new location to be built on Back Acre Circle in the Twin Arch Business Center.
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Mt. Airy Chamber membership passes 350
As published June 20, 2007
The Greater Mt. Airy Chamber of Commerce recently announced that its membership has passed 350 for the first time in the organization's 24-year history. Three new members joined to bring up the milestone: Fastframe (of Urbana), Jimmy's Lawn & Landscape, and Wow Floors (both [more]
Mt. Airy Farmers Market features master gardeners, cooking lessons, music, and more
As published June 20, 2007
The Mt. Airy Farmers Market will feature special events each Wednesday.
Master Gardener Tina Swanson (from right here in Mt. Airy) will discuss tips for taking care of your flowers and gardens. Beginning June 27, she and other master gardeners will be available the [more]
Finalized survey sent to town council for approval
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of June 11
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published June 20, 2007
Over the past couple of months, the Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) has requested all town commissions and boards to review the proposed survey and supply any questions, comments or concerns back to GDTF. During this month’s meeting, [more]
Tent Troupe presents two plays at Calvary Lutheran
As published June 20, 2007
Tent Troupe, the only traveling summer tent theater in America, will make a one day visit to Calvary Lutheran Church on Tuesday, June 26. There will be two performances under the big top – rain or shine -- to be located at 16151 Old [more]
Wildwood Park concerts begin seventh season
By NAN BROWN, Messenger staff
As published June 20, 2007
The seventh season of free community concerts held at Wildwood Park is now in full swing. Remaining concerts, which begin at 6:15 p.m., are scheduled for this Sunday, the first and third Sundays in July and every Sunday evening [more]
Special events at the Mt. Airy Senior Center
As published June 20, 2007
Free Blood Pressure Screening – Tuesday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by Hazel. Call the senior center to be sure blood pressure screening is available.
Nutritional Tips with Diane – Tuesday, July 3 at 9 a.m.
4th July Special Lunch – [more]
Water conservation
As published June 20, 2007
Due to the below average rainfall over the last several months and documented increases in overall water usage, the Town of Mt. Airy urges its citizens to utilize common water conservation practices for their property for the next several months. Below is a list [more]
Open Space video presents many new ideas
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning meeting of May 21
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger Staff
As published June 6, 2007
“Creating Open Space Through Conservation Subdivision Design” is the video by Randal Arendt that was previously presented at a Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) meeting.
This 50-minute video has a great deal of useful information, however, the main [more]
Mt. Airy Lions carnival continues through Saturday
As published June 6, 2007
The 61st annual Mt. Airy Lions Club Carnival is in full swing this week through Saturday, June 9. The carnival begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening, at the Firemen’s Carnival Grounds located at the corner of Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Road. Parking is [more]
Blossom and Basket Boutique has moved
Grand opening celebration set for June 14
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger Staff
As published June 6, 2007
You may have noticed a change along Main Street. For six years, mother and daughter partners, Ellie and Rene Bonde, have been providing residents with many of their gift and floral items. Many residents thought their favorite store had [more]
Mission trip reaches children in Africa
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published June 6, 2007
This June and July, Calvary United Methodist Church (CUMC) will send two delegations to Africa to work in an orphanage in Namibia which is located along the Zambezi River. This orphanage is home to 55 children and others from [more]
Mt. Airy Main Street Farmers Market
As published June 6, 2007
The Mt. Airy Main Street Farmers Market, sponsored by MAMSA, started last month. Each Wednesday local farmers will bring their fresh produce to downtown Mt. Airy between the hours of 4 p.m. to 7 pm. The market is located behind the Old Train Station [more]
Proposed tennis program causes debate, but board grants approval
Mt. Airy Parks and Recreation meeting of May 17
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published June 6, 2007
Last month, Club Source tennis attended the Parks and Recreation (P&R) meeting to present a proposed tennis program for the residents of Mt. Airy. Club Source is owned and operated by Joe Mattingly. He has run this program in [more]
Commission would like to fill vacancies
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of May 24
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 6, 2007
Commission member and town council liaison, Peter Helt gave his monthly report.
The issue was raised at the April meeting regarding the safety of the left-turn-only lanes along Twin Arch Road next to Twin Arch Shopping Center off [more]
Downtown commercial refuse collection area to be available soon
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of May 16
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 6, 2007
Town council liaison Wendi Peters began the meeting by addressing the budget.
Tipping fees for disposal of refuse in landfills in both Frederick and Carroll counties will be increasing. Peters stated that she will be working with Mayor [more]
Commission reviews possibilities for developing town’s economy
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of May 23
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 6, 2007
Commission member and local chiropractor, Andrew Williamson, provided updates on his projects.
Williamson presented a draft of a brochure entitled “A Guide to Operating a Business in the Town of Mt. Airy”. Williamson stated that he had worked [more]
Chili cook off a success for town; Den of Antiquity now open
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of May 15
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 6, 2007
Local Coldwell Banker realtor Terry Smith was at the meeting on behalf of her client, Solo Eyecare, which is in the process of moving into 305 South Main Street.
Smith stated she needs information regarding appropriate signage for [more]
Rescued horses ready for adoption at Days End Farm
As published June 6, 2007
After a year of ups and downs—scrounging for food among a starving Washington County herd, being impounded by strangers, and becoming a mom—a dark-colored horse named Parker Posey sees the light at the end of the tunnel. She and her two-month-old filly Kadbury are [more]
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