Promoting environmental conservation, fair and open government, and active civic engagement in Frederick County, Maryland

FoFC builds volunteer corps to document stream pollution

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CIty of Frederick considering annexation of 302 acre Keller Farm, could build over 1000 new homes

The following entities  have petitioned the city (annexation petition) to annex the 302 acre Keller Farm into its boundaries for development, and on which 4 houses/acre are proposed for build out: Share and Enjoy:

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What’s up with the Young BOCC budget

Here’s the truth on the county budget Budget baloney Originally published April 18, 2012 It is time for the truth about the county budget.Since Blaine Young has been in office, the county budget has grown. Contrary to the rhetoric, the budget has grown, spending has increased, and so has the size of government!  Share and [...]

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Binding Developers Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA) up for consideration; no standards for school, road or emergency service adequacy

Developers Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA) The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is in the process of rezoning up to 15,000 acres of farmland and open space in Frederick County for development.   In the past when projects enter the development process Frederick County has relied on a local ordinance to help protect all citizens from [...]

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Expert affidavits on New Market growth plans illustrate likely tax increases, congested roads, overcrowded schools and harm to environmentally sensitive areas

In 2011, Friends of Frederick County, the Audubon Society of Central Maryland and 13 residents filed a complaint in the Frederick County Circuit Court against the Town of New Market asserting that the Town’s Master Plan, the Municipal Growth Element, failed to satisfy the requirements of the State law.  (Friends of Frederick County et al. [...]

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FoFC: facts on northern annexations

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Calling all eco-artists, deadline Friday March 23rd!

ART CONTEST FLYER 2012 apr 7 Share and Enjoy:

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Concerned about our polluted water in Frederick County? Write your delegate this week!

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2-21-12 Public Hearing: Will the BOCC give developers, lobbyists/lawyers the power to negotiate the adequacy of our schools and roads?

Public Hearing tonight: 2/21 @ 7PM Share and Enjoy:

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Gazette LTE: Citizen says “Don’t ruin county with development”

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