Read more about the article Baltimore County 2030 Master Plan to Focus on Equity, Sustainability, Community Development
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Baltimore County 2030 Master Plan to Focus on Equity, Sustainability, Community Development

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the launch of the County's next master plan to guide smart growth over the coming decade. Master Plans, sometimes called "Comprehensive Plans" are important components of local government where officials, staff, and community residents collaborate to set local planning and zoning priorities for future years. Baltimore County's next plan will be focused on delivering responsible growth and development guidelines while promoting important aspects like open space that contribute…

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May 13, 2021
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Encouraging Sewer Connections With New Program
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Anne Arundel Encouraging Sewer Connections With New Program

Today, Anne Arundel County launched the "Our wAAter Program" to reduce costs associated with converting up to 200 private septic tanks per year to the County sewer system.  In many cases even the best septic systems can release higher levels of pollutants than local water reclamation facilities. The new initiative from Anne Arundel County will encourage more residents to seek connections for their properties, leading to better water quality and environmental outcomes. “Converting from private…

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May 11, 2021
Read more about the article Frederick Announces Latest Round of Agricultural Grants
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Frederick Announces Latest Round of Agricultural Grants

Today, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner and County Council President MC Keegan-Ayer announced the latest round of Agricultural Innovation Grants. County leadership announced several grant recipients and gave an overview of the projects. This round saw more than 30 applicants, and the County was able to award more than $300,000 to local businesses. Recipients will put the money to good use by improving their business operations through the purchase of new equipment, updates to existing…

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May 6, 2021
Read more about the article Queen Anne’s Releases Preliminary 2022 Budget
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Queen Anne’s Releases Preliminary 2022 Budget

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners have released a proposed 2022 budget that avoids tax increases for residents. The proposed FY 2022 County budget comes in at $154.4 million — a 7.3 percent increase from last year — without any tax increases. The proposed budget assumes no change to the real property tax rate $0.8471 per $100 of taxable assessed value. The County still maintains healthy levels of reserves and a triple AAA bond rating, despite…

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May 6, 2021
Read more about the article Montgomery Procurement Launches New Online Portal for Small Businesses
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Montgomery Procurement Launches New Online Portal for Small Businesses

In recognition of May being Small Business Month, the Montgomery County Office of Procurement is launching a new online service to connect vendors with County departments. The new Vendor Innovation Portal (VIP) will allow businesses to introduce their company and more easily connect with County representatives that may be in need of their products or services. View the portal. “Vendors frequently contact me with innovative ideas that would not only improve outcomes like environmental impact,…

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May 6, 2021
Read more about the article Wicomico Opens New Inclusive Playground
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Wicomico Opens New Inclusive Playground

This week Wicomico County officials opened a new inclusive playground in Salisbury.  Inclusive playgrounds provide a safe, accessible area for all children including those with disabilities to play. The new Donnie Williams Inclusive Playground is located at the County’s Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury, and will allow residents to stay locally instead of having to travel out of state for appropriate facilities. The County Recreation and Parks Department worked with families of children…

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May 6, 2021
Read more about the article USDA to Award $10 Million to Rural Areas With High Energy Costs
Energy / NACo and Federal Issues
USDA to Award $10 Million to Rural Areas With High Energy Costs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that they are seeking applications for grants to offset high energy costs in rural areas. The High Energy Cost Grant program will have up to $10 million for grants to state and local governments and nonprofit agencies to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade, or otherwise improve energy generation, transmission or distribution facilities. Grants may also be used to install on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems and to make…

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May 6, 2021
Read more about the article MDE: 2020 Had the Cleanest Air on Record
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MDE: 2020 Had the Cleanest Air on Record

In a new report the Maryland Department of the Environment says that 2020 had the state's cleanest air ever recorded. The report titled "Clean Air in Maryland" details Maryland's progress toward achieving reductions in greenhouse gas and other pollutant emissions. In the report MDE gives credit for significant progress to federal and state actions over the years such as the The 2006 Maryland Healthy Air Act and 2007 Maryland Clean Cars Act. In fact, Maryland…

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May 5, 2021
Read more about the article Weber Appointed Somerset Health Officer
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Weber Appointed Somerset Health Officer

Danielle Weber, MSN, RN has been appointed as the new Health Officer for the Somerset County Health Department. The Maryland Secretary of Health approved Weber's nomination by the Somerset County Commissioners last week. She will step into the lead role having served as Deputy Administrative Health Officer for the Somerset County Health Department since 2019. Prior to Weber's appointment the role of health officer for both Somerset and Wicomico Counties was held by Health Officer…

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May 5, 2021
Read more about the article MCEC and MES Seek Responses to Local Solar Survey
Energy / Environment / Planning and Zoning
MCEC and MES Seek Responses to Local Solar Survey

The Maryland Clean Energy Center and Maryland Environmental Service have teamed up to gauge interest in future solar projects at the county and municipal level.  With federal and state funding anticipated in the future to support implementation of these measures, the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) & the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) want to be prepared to help local communities take advantage of those resources quickly. They are asking that county and municipal staff members…

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April 30, 2021
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