by Kate Shunney The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin issues monthly water supply reports on the Potomac River’s water supply for the DC Metro area and general conditions for the length of the river. Their July 6 and July 12 “Water Supply Outlook” reports that in the Washington[Read More…]
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Town to negotiate with cell company over lease arrangements, gets new sign & sound equipment
by Geoff Fox American Towers, a global tower company that provides innovative infrastructure solutions to enable 5G networking, has been leasing town property near the wastewater lagoons for some time and the renewal option for their contract comes up this October. The overall agreement runs through 2033. The contract, which[Read More…]
Maryland Fishing Report: Freshwater Fishing
from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources The special trout management waters in western Maryland are offering some challenging but exciting fishing this week. Most of these areas have excellent populations of trout because they are catch-and-release only and many are restricted to artificial flies and fly-casting tackle. Flows are[Read More…]
Town to replace water meters at schools
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…]
