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Washington County could get $46.4 million for capital projects in 2013
andrews@herald-mail.comWashington County projects would get at least $46.4 million in fiscal 2013 under a proposed $3.6 billion state capital budget. At the top of the Washington County list is $9.2 million for improvements to the R.C. Willson Water Plant. The Winebrenner...Tags: Pleasant Valley, Budgets and Budgeting, Schools, Environmental Issues, Plant Openings
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Teacher pension cost shifts would cost Washington County $2.5 million
andrews@herald-mail.comGov. Martin O'Malley's plan to shift teacher pension costs to local jurisdictions is expected to cost Washington County about $2.5 million, according to budget figures released Wednesday. O'Malley said the state is offering other "fiscal relief" measures...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Schools, Education, Environmental Issues
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O'Malley budget plan would raise taxes for about 20 percent of Marylanders
Associated PressAbout 20 percent of taxpayers will see smaller state income tax refunds, and Maryland will significantly shift how it pays for teacher pensions, under a budget proposal released by Gov. Martin O’Malley on Wednesday aimed at closing a $1.1 billion...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Taxation, Edward J Kasemeyer, Environmental Issues, E.J. Pipkin
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Two shows added to roster despite falling short of fundraising goal for The Capitol Theatre
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comThe show will go on for The Capitol Theatre despite failing to reach its annual fundraising goal, theater operations manager Linda Boeckman said Saturday. Boeckman said organizers were $18,000 shy of reaching their Dec. 31, 2011, goal of $100,000. "We...Tags: Energy Saving, Awards and Prizes, Environmental Issues, Awards and Prizes, Artie Shaw
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Mail Call - Feb. 2
“I just wanted to call and say the article by Jeff Semler on the back of the paper was a wonderful article. It was called ‘Farming community has diverse makeup.’ What he says is so true.” — Wolfsville “I see where...Tags: Local Government, Aetna Inc., Environmental Issues, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy
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$5.6 million to be spent on systemic or maintenance projects in the school system this year
julieg@herald-mail.comSpringfield Middle School’s “ugly,” “worn out” rubberized gym floor that is as old as the 35-year-old Williamsport school will be replaced this summer with a parquet floor better suited for athletic activity, said Mark Mills,...Tags: Pleasant Valley, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Energy Saving, Teaching and Learning, Environmental Issues
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Greencastle residents' sewer bills to increase
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comGreencastle residents will see a rate increase in their sewer bill next month to fund upgrades to the borough’s sewer plant. At Monday night’s meeting, the Greencastle Borough Council voted 7-0 to approve increasing sewer rates to $6 per 1,...Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Water Supply
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Washington County school board approves budget adjustments resolving contract issue
julieg@herald-mail.comThe Washington County school board this week unanimously approved second-quarter budget adjustments that included more money for deferred maintenance and funds for teachers who participated in a leadership program that ended in January. Resolving a...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Collective Contract, Education, Career and Workplace, Wage Contract Issues
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General Assembly's Rural Caucus discusses renewable energy, agricultural investment program
andrews@herald-mail.comAfter an initial meeting last month to dissect and criticize the state’s new planning initiative, the General Assembly’s Rural Caucus moved on to other topics Thursday, including renewable energy and an agricultural investment program. The...Tags: Barry Glassman, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy
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Letters to the Editor - Dec. 6
Republican opposition to Obama is weak To the editor: Let’s take an honest look at the upcoming election (November 2012). We, the people of America, have options. We can re-elect Barack Obama or we can vote for the Republican opposition, which...Tags: Gun Control, Herman Cain, FirstEnergy Corp., Personal Weapon Control, Elections
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HCC has positive energy about house to be designed for green training
heather.keels@herald-mail.comCall it a case of multiple personalities. In some ways, Hagerstown Community College’s new “energy house” will be the epitome of green living, complete with roof-mounted solar panels, a retractable wind turbine and a geothermal heat...Tags: Education, Environmental Issues, Colleges and Universities
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Md. lawmakers to resume debate on offshore wind energy bill
Capital News ServiceMaryland lawmakers are preparing to resume debate on one of Gov. Martin O'Malley's major green initiatives, an offshore wind energy bill that stalled during the last legislative session amid concerns about the cost to utility companies and their...Tags: Wind Power, Ocean City, Solar Energy, Paul G Pinsky, Crime, Law and Justice
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