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FNP Letter: Balance and perspective called for in land-use decisions

Originally published June 13, 2010
In his May 23 commentary, Thomas Lynch attempts to cast illusions, build straw men and further polarize growth and development issues — the very things he suggests we rise above.

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Let’s do the math (FNP)

Let’s do the math
Originally published June 06, 2010
In his letter to your newspaper on May 23, Thomas Lynch, a principal in the law firm of Miles and Stockbridge, issued a call for “serious, honest and consensus-seeking discussion” about development in our county. We support this call — an informed and respectful exchange is long overdue.

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FNP Letter to the Editor: Annexation referendum

The FNP editorial of May 26 asks the readers what they think about the 2009 annexations of two farms along U.S. 15, north of the City of Frederick , by the city government. The farmlands of 436 acres are to be developed into 1,200 homes and 2.3 million square feet of office space.

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Citizen Letter to FNP: Winning or losing the growth game

I’ve been following the “conversation” about growth and the comprehensive plan with great interest. There are some in our community who want to make Janice Wiles and Friends of Frederick County the issue. They are not. Growth is the issue. How we choose to grow, and where we choose to grow are the issues.

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05-27-2010 Letter to Editor FNP: Lynch talking points old hat

I wish to respond to the May 23 letter in TheFrederick News-Post, “Of illusions, straw men and polarization.”

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Why DeAnnex the Crum and COPT/Thatcher Properties?

Download the Deannexation Petition for Charter Amendment Here!

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Citizen Believes Comprehensive Plan Balanced

Selective compassion
Originally published May 12, 2010
 While it is tempting to answer Rand Weinberg’s fervent May 5 letter in kind, I do understand his concern that any zoning change presents the potential to affect the financial interests of the property owners. And I believe that the Frederick County Commissioners should continue to work to address any [...]

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Concern about your food? Act Now!

Dear Friends of Frederick County,

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Environment and Smart Growth Successes in Annapolis 2010

The following bills passed in the 2010 Legislative Session:
Sustainable Communities (SB 285/HB 475) Continues the highly successful Historic Tax Credit program and extends the program to key non-historic properties for revitalization. This bill also improves coordination between a number of important revitalization programs including Community Legacy, Maryland Main Streets and Maple Street. This important Smart [...]

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Growth Doesn’t Provide Tax Surplus

Referring to the FNP article titled “Economic downturn” in the April 11 issue, if Bob Mochi of the Frederick County Builders Association can refer to the county’s new Comprehensive Plan as a “Moby Dick,” then surely Mr. Mochi can be likened to Captain Ahab.

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