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Call for your opinion on the northern annexations!

“Classic sprawl…look for problems to come” says Commissioner Gray; Commissioners Young, Shreve, Smith and DeLauter allow Crum and Thatcher Farm development to proceed Share and Enjoy:

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“Classic sprawl…look for problems to come”; BOCC allows development on Crum and Thatcher Farms immediately

Click here for information on the citizen complaint against the northern annexations. Share and Enjoy:

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Citizens speaks out on quality of life and love for Frederick County: asks BOCC for citizen representation

My name is Nicole Chafitz Orr. My family moved here from Rockville when I was 14, My parents saw the beauty and potential of Frederick. They purchased commercial property, invested in the community and made this place home.We moved to a 90 acre farm in New Midway. As a 14 year old pre-teen, I fought [...]

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02-16-2011 Court Proceedings Begin on Thatcher/Crum Citizens’ Lawsuit

On February 16, oral argument will be heard on motions for summary judgment on the complaint filed by Friends of Frederick and numerous residents challenging the validity of the Crum and Thatcher annexations. The attorneys for Friends of Frederick, the City of Frederick, and the land owners will be heard in support of their motions [...]

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Traffic Monitoring at US 15 and Hayward Rd

A letter from Sheriff Jenkins to Commissioner Young, including statistics on traffic accidents along Route 15 at Hayward Road Share and Enjoy:

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FoFC Citizens Join to File Lawsuit Against Frederick City over Thatcher and Crum Annexations

On June 21 Friends of Frederick County announced that it would sue the city over the Crum and Thatcher annexations. Share and Enjoy:

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Why DeAnnex the Crum and COPT/Thatcher Properties?

Download the Deannexation Petition for Charter Amendment Here! Share and Enjoy:

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Citizens Call For a Charter Amendment to Halt Costly Sprawl Development Along our National Scenic Byway

Friends of Frederick County launches a petition drive  for a charter amendment to change the boundaries of the City of Frederick, MD to exclude the Crum and Thatcher properties. Share and Enjoy:

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Eighty Percent (80%) of City’s Growth to be Paid by County Taxpayers

The following cost analysis of Frederick City’s Municipal Growth Element was prepared by FoFC for the April 13, 2010 workshop with City and County officials. Share and Enjoy:

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FoFC Fears Tax Increase Necessary to Pay for Municipal Growth

Good Evening Frederick County Commissioners and Frederick City Mayor and Aldermen, Friends of Frederick County is here tonight because we represent citizen taxpayers concerned with: Share and Enjoy:

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