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Fire code updates hot issue
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of July 28
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
This month at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting there were several items which needed to be finalized after months of research and work. The most discussed were the changes to the fire suppression section of the town code, [more]
Task force reviews open-space proposal
Mt. Airy Growth and Development Task Force meeting of July 14
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
The minutes from the May meeting were presented and unanimously approved.
Pat Rockinberg reflected on the town survey that was completed by residents and its historical value.
Rockinberg also shared that Mayor Frank Johnson had requested a draft [more]
Mamma Angela’s: A touch of Italy at home
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
When you think of Italian food there are many images which come to mind. Wonderful smells of slow cooking and rich sauces and fresh dough. Mamma Angela’s delivers a big Italian punch while maintaining delicious food, a simple atmosphere [more]
Board has many items on its plate
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of July 17
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
Chair Bob King opened the meeting by informed the commission that several companies were coming to town hall to give presentations on the master plan for Windy Ridge Park. While King was not able to attend these presentations [more]
Seasonal events scheduled
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of July 15
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
The minutes from the June meeting were presented and approved. Discussion arose involving the process by which minutes will be distributed and then posted onto the website.
It was decided that Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) Secretary [more]
Woodbine Recreation Council fall programs
As published Aug. 20, 2008
Karate taught by Taekwondo-Arnis Academy
Taekwondo is a Korean martial Art emphasizing physical fitness and traditional values of courtesy, perseverance, self-control, integrity and indomitable spirit. Arnis is a Filipino martial art oriented toward practical self-defense. Both Arnis and Taekwondo are taught in the class [more]
Town to look into becoming more bicycle accessible
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of July 16
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
Commission member/town employee Mark Moxley provided a monthly department report. Moxley informed the commission that town employees had been painting crosswalks in the Twin Ridge and Nottingham subdivisions and working with the storm water ponds, mowing areas, as [more]
Fire safety codes continue to make the rounds
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of July 30
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
Member Mike VanSant briefed the Economic Development Commission (EDC) on the proposed fire safety codes discussed during the Planning and Zoning meeting of July 28. He stated the codes were updates for the current town codes, which have not [more]
Enforcement measures to promote recycling reviewed
Mt. Airy Recycling and Sanitation Commission meeting of July 16
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published Aug. 20, 2008
Town council liaison Wendi Peters provided an update of the single- stream recycling pilot program. There is an 82 percent participation rate from the Frederick County residents and 74 percent rate of participation from the Carroll County residents.
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