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Maryland Cardinals 14u team winners of last month's tournament

As published May 7, 2008

The weekend of April 19-20 was Spring Slug Fest time – a fun and exciting series of baseball games for the local Maryland Cardinals 14 and under baseball team. The tournament was hosted by ECTB at the ‘In The Net’ complex in Palmyra, Pa.
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Commission welcomes new members
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 28

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Mayor Frank Johnson recently made new appointments to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. Former alternate Pat Rockinberg is now a full voting member. Two new members are Tony Falletta (also on the Growth and Development Task Force) and [more]


May Fest set for May 17-18

By MICHELLE COOK. Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Mt. Airy’s love of spring begins each year with the arrival of May Fest. This year is no exception. On Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 downtown Mt. Airy will be transformed into the home of 150 vendors, food booths [more]


Purchase Mt. Airy Lions Club Carnival ride tickets early and save 50%!

As published May 7, 2008

A limited number of ride-all-night-for-one-low-price tickets are available for $10 each. Tickets can be used Monday, June 2, Tuesday, June 3 or Wednesday, June 4.

Tickets can be purchased now through June 2, or until sold out, at Ben Gue Gifts and Collectibles, 2 [more]


Horse Net provides a last chance for many horses

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Like many other animals, horses often get adopted or bought and then, either the owner can’t take care of them or is unsuccessful in training the animal and gets frustrated or becomes abusive. These beautiful, gentle animals now have [more]


Delicious Eatin’ Crackers set to rock the park
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation Meeting April 17

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Members of the Delicious Eatin’ Crackers returned again this month with more details for their “Food Fest” concert planned for May 24 (rain date May 31) from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The concert will feature as many as [more]


Farmers’ Market opens June 4
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of April 15

By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Every Wednesday, beginning June 4 through Oct. 1, people can shop for produce, baked goods, and many other items from local farmers, craftspeople, and merchants from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the town’s municipal parking lot.

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Commission reviews town survey results
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of April 23

By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Economic Development Commission (EDC) chair Tim Cahall, began the meeting by suggesting he speak with Mayor Frank Johnson regarding contacting the Beck family, who are the owners of the land that exists between the end of Center Street [more]


Survey responses entered
Growth and Development Task Force meeting April 14

By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

With the survey completed, the Growth and Development Task Force (GDTF) will now focus their combined efforts on ensuring the results of the survey are understood and addressed by the varying members of each of the town commissions and [more]


Traffic light at Rt. 144 and Rising Ridge Road imminent
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of April 24

By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published May 7, 2008

Chairperson Dawn Adair Johnson informed the commission that the skateboard ordinance currently under review will be revisited at the May meeting. This ordinance came under review after an incident was witnessed involving several skateboarders going down Hill Street, [more]