PlanMaryland makes good economic sense
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FoFC takes exception with Farm Bureau’s position on PlanMaryland
November 9, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Preserving Farms and Open Space
In Tom Brownings letter to the editor (11/8/11) he says “As currently proposed, the adoption of both proposals could greatly reduce the property rights of farmers and limit their ability to use the land, their principal asset, to support the growth and profitability of their businesses and welfare of their families. This, in turn, would [...]
Tonight (Monday, Oct 10th 7pm) FREE FILM and discussion: join others who care about our kids’ lunch food
October 10, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Discussion Forums, For Locavores, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Spread the Word!
WHEN: Monday evening, October 10th at 7pm WHERE: Maryland Ensemble Theater, 31 W. Patrick , downtown Frederick (basement theater of the FSK Hotel) WHAT: FREE documentary film Two Angry Moms followed by Judith Gordon, FCPS Farm-to-School Program director. Share and Enjoy:
Public Comment on PlanMaryland due by November 9, 2011
Revised Draft Plan – September 2011 After reviewing 120 days of public comment on its initial draft of PlanMaryland the Maryland Department of Planning on September 9, 2011 released a revised draft. MDP is requesting public comment on the revised draft through November 9, 2011 before it prepares a plan to submit to Governor Martin [...]
FoFC Board Chair weighs in: Our state needs PlanMaryland
September 15, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Municipal Growth: addressing the hidden costs of sprawl in New Market, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!
Our state needs PlanMaryland Originally published August 31, 2011 Share and Enjoy:
FNP: Nonprofits object to Frederick County land-use plan rewrite
September 7, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Changes in Comprehensive Zoning 2011, Frederick, Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, New Market, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Press and Media, Public Meetings and Workshops, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!, Urbana, We Draw the Line: Comprehensive Plan
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Express your opinion of PlanMaryland
August 24, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Growing Smart with Adequate Public Services, Municipal Growth: addressing the hidden costs of sprawl in New Market, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Press and Media, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!, Urban Revitalization and Infill, We Draw the Line: Comprehensive Plan
Over the next 20 years, there will be nearly 1,000,000 more people, over 400,000 additional households and over 600,000 new jobs in Maryland.Where will all these people live and work, how will they get to their jobs? Share and Enjoy:
FNP article: “County receives about 200 rezoning requests”
July 22, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Changes in Comprehensive Zoning 2011, Preserving Farms and Open Space
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PUBLIC HEARING MAY 17th 7pm Nationally heralded Frederick County Village Center zoning category under threat by Board of County Commissioners
05-17 7pm Winchester Hall PUBLIC HEARING: a call for citizens to voice their opinion on the Food Lion in Jefferson MD Share and Enjoy:
Audubon concerned with impact of New Market’s proposed parkway on bird sanctuary
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