05/14/13 With more wind energy, PJM could save us $7 billion per year
May 14, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Electricity, Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Growing Smart with Adequate Public Services, Our Campaigns
A study by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid and Synapse Energy Economics shows that Wind Energy may not be as “expensive” as what is generally thought: “PJM Interconnection (the power grid Maryland and 13 other starts are a part of) could save its customers $6.9 billion if it more than doubled the amount of wind energy [...]
4/24 Planning Commission to discuss Westview South MXD
April 8, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under 2012 Rezoning, Frederick, Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies
New development planned for the north and south sides of Executive Way, south of Frederick, between Buckeystown Pike and New Design Road. There will be 122,500 square feet of employment use and a maximum of 615 dwelling units (approx. 255 single-family and 360 multifamily) type products (apartments, two-over-twos, condos), or any variation of dwelling [...]
3/13/13 Tomorrow: join the biggest fracking rally Maryland has ever seen!
March 12, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Natural Gas, Take Action
From the Maryland League of Conservation Voters: As some of you already know, the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs committee voted narrowly 6-5 last week against the Maryland Hydraulic Fracturing and Right to Know Act of 2013. However, this is not the end of the movement.
03/05/13 LTE – Will they pay?
March 5, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies
I read with interest last week’s article about Friends of Frederick County lawsuits. I am a taxpayer living in Frederick County and highly supportive of Friends’ hard work to keep our elected officials working within the law.
COMING SOON: 1735 new homes in Linganore, more cars more new students; are we prepared?
February 28, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Public Meetings and Workshops, Share your Opinion on Policy, Take Action
Tuesday June 18th, 2013 Public Hearing on Eaglehead PUD and 25 year DRRA with Board of County Commissioners, Winchester Hall, 12 E Church St. Frederick
2/20/13 Citizen majority bay wide support clean up efforts and clean water
February 22, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Chesapeake Bay, Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Press and Media, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy
2/14/13 Environmental Groups Stand Together Against HB 256
February 14, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies
* 1000 Friends of Maryland * Maryland League of Conservation Voters * Clean Water Action * Citizens for the Preservation of Middletown Valley * Friends of Frederick County * Montgomery Countryside Alliance *
2/12/13 Clagett’s proposed bill to hurt citizens more than help
February 12, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Growing Smart with Adequate Public Services, Spread the Word!
Clagett’s bill proposes to eliminate the option for citizens to challenge binding contracts between Frederick County Government and developers (DRRAs) at the Frederick County Board of Appeals. This leaves the only option for citizen’s to challenge DRRAs by taking it to the Frederick County Circuit Court. Friends of Frederick County stresses the importance of keeping [...]
2/7/13 Citizen concerned with over-development in Frederick County, water pollution, crowded schools, trash and tax increases
February 7, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Press and Media, Public Health, Roads, Schools, Share your Opinion on Policy, Solid Waste, Spread the Word!
Already in trouble Originally published February 07, 2013 in the Frederick News Post I am dismayed to see that the Maryland Department of Planning reports that our county is allowing septic systems that will have an adverse effect on the Chesapeake Bay. The objection is land consumption and water pollution. So let’s look at the [...]
Residents Against Landsdale Expansion R.A.L.E. – Monrovia
January 11, 2013 by FofFC
Filed under Government Affairs: budget, privatization, land use policies, Monrovia, Roads, Schools, Water and Sewer
Citizens are concerned. 1100 new homes, without warning, without discussion. One meeting called by the Monrovia Citizens Association (a group no one has heard about) was held 8 miles from Monrovia at Holly Hills Country Club.
