Read more about the article Carroll Launches Two New Business Assistance Grant Programs
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Carroll Launches Two New Business Assistance Grant Programs

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners today approved two new business assistance grant programs to support local retailers and restaurants amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Carroll Rebound II - Retail allocates $500,000 in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund funding to support small retail businesses. Carroll County Restaurant Relief allocates $1.2 million from the state’s "Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative" to help restaurants survive the pandemic. As previously reported on Conduit Street, the "Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article CDAC Recommends Bond Authorization of $1,095 Million For FY 22
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CDAC Recommends Bond Authorization of $1,095 Million For FY 22

The State’s Capital Debt Affordability Committee (CDAC) chaired by State Treasurer Nancy Kopp, approved a recommendation during its meeting on October 19 to hold the State’s bond authorization at $1,095 million as the maximum amount of general obligation (GO) bonds to be authorized for FY22, and for planning purposes, $10 million annual increases (roughly 1% per year) in future fiscal years. This is the same amount authorized for fiscal 2021, while maintaining an annual 1%…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Maryland Joins Virginia, North Carolina in Agreement to Propel Offshore Wind Development
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Maryland Joins Virginia, North Carolina in Agreement to Propel Offshore Wind Development

Governor Hogan joined the governors of North Carolina and Virginia today to announce a collaborative effort that would propel offshore wind projects and promote the region as a hub for the wind energy industry. The three states from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast have come together to form the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Transformative Partnership for Offshore Wind Energy Resources (SMART-POWER) Leadership Team. From The Office of Governor Larry Hogan: “Maryland has been leading the…

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October 29, 2020
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Howard County Executive Announces Public Review of Forest Conservation Manual

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball just announced a 21-day public comment period on the county's Forest Conservation Manual draft. The goal of the guide is to detail how forest conservation should be handled before, during, and after the development process. From Howard County's press release: “For nearly two decades, our Forest Conservation Act remained unchanged. In recent years the Act’s out of date standards lacked real positive environmental impact,” said Ball. “Green infrastructure can no longer be…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Fun Fact: Which County Hosts a Spooky Singing Ghost?
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Fun Fact: Which County Hosts a Spooky Singing Ghost?

Photo via Fine Art America Tallulah Bankhead, infamous star of stage and screen, was described as “larger than life” – so it's no surprise that the star is still making headlines from beyond the grave in Kent County. You can visit her final resting place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church just outside of Chestertown, Maryland. She was buried there at the insistence of her sister, Eugenia, who had lived near the 300-year-old church since 1954.…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Montgomery Offers Free Transportation Options for Early Voters and on Election Day
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Montgomery Offers Free Transportation Options for Early Voters and on Election Day

In order to promote civic engagement, Montgomery County is offering free transportation for residents who choose to cast their votes at ballot drop boxes or in-person during the early voting period and on Election Day. According to a press release: The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will allow two hours of free parking in the urban areas of Downtown Silver Spring and Downtown Rockville at specific garages if drivers display their “I Voted” stickers…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Frederick Announces New Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer
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Frederick Announces New Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer

In a press conference, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced Michael Hughes as the new chief equity and inclusion officer for Frederick County. In July, County Executive Gardner announced her office would add a Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, which would assist in ensuring racial equity and social justice countywide. Responsibilities include racial equity and implicit bias training, internal policy, legislation drafting, improving diversity of the workforce, and supporting minority businesses. After stating that the…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Academy Open Meetings Act Training Available at Planning Commissioners Conference
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Academy Open Meetings Act Training Available at Planning Commissioners Conference

The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association virtual conference will feature the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance Open Meetings Act training. MACo and MML Members may participate in this course for free. The Open Meetings Act training is one of the Core requirements of the Academy certificate. MACo and MML members are offered the opportunity to attend for free as an opportunity to earn Academy credit. Open Meetings Act This class provides an overview of Maryland’s…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
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Anne Arundel Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks recently earned national accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). From Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks: “The CAPRA accreditation has been a goal of the department for over five years. It represents a tremendous effort from our staff to take a hard look at ourselves and what improvements we needed to…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Announces Venison Food Relief Program
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Anne Arundel Announces Venison Food Relief Program

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has announced a new program to provide venison meat to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank for distribution to families in need. Beginning November 1 and ending December 30, the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) will run the Venison Food Relief Program to provide licensed deer hunters $50 for each legally harvested deer. The program will be paid for with funds allocated to the county from the federal…

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October 29, 2020
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