by Geoff Fox Hancock officials discussed replacing the water meters at Hancock Middle-Senior High School and Elementary School during the July town meeting last Tuesday, July 11. Town Manager Mike Faith said there had been talk in the past about having a contractor come in and do the work but[Read More…]
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Public meeting on Service Dogs: Rights, Access & Laws in Maryland
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights will host an online public meeting on Monday, July 24 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss the rights and laws related to service animals in Maryland. Other sponsors of the meeting include the Maryland Department of Disabilities, The Mid-Atlantic CDC Center, the[Read More…]
Maryland Department of Agriculture seeks input on food systems for state
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has received $3.8 million through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program to assist in strengthening Maryland’s food supply chain between farmers and consumers by investing in infrastructure. The Maryland initiative will begin distributing funds in 2024. “We embrace this opportunity[Read More…]
Maryland moves to intervene in lawsuits defending truck emissions regulations to reduce air pollution
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of Attorneys General and cities in moving to intervene in lawsuits challenging decisions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that authorize California to establish regulations that would speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks and reduce emissions from fossil fuel-powered[Read More…]
Maryland Natural Resources Police remind Marylanders to practice water safety
Maryland’s boating and swimming season is in full swing and the Maryland Natural Resources Police is urging Marylanders to take proper precautions to ensure safe enjoyment of Maryland’s waterways this summer. So far this year, Maryland Natural Resources Police have responded to more than five boating-related deaths and eight non-boating[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of July 10-16: July 10 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, two stops. Property damage accident, first block Taney Street, hit and run. Information taken. Malicious destruction of property, first block West Main Street. Information taken. 911 hang-up, 1300 block Fulton[Read More…]
Water line extension to BFS could begin in September
by Kate Shunney & Geoff Fox Washington County Commissioners approved on July 11 a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Hancock and Bruceton Farm Services (BFS) to help fund the extension of an 8-inch water line to the new Hancock travel plaza. Each party to the agreement will pay[Read More…]
Town officials approve timeline for wastewater facility
by Geoff Fox Town officials voted 3-0 to approve the schedule for moving ahead with improvements to the town’ s wastewater facility during the July town meeting. Only Councilmen Josh McCusker, David Kerns, and Patrick Norris voted on the question. Richard Strong was not in attendance. Town Manager Mike Faith[Read More…]
County Commission to meet in Hancock July 25
The Washington County Commissioners will be holding one of their public meetings at the Hancock Town Hall on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend if they have question or comments for the commissioners. The meeting agenda will[Read More…]
