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Five people running to fill Walkersville Town Commission vacancy
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 9—Five people are running in Monday's special election in Walkersville to fill a vacant commissioner seat. Michael McNiesh, the former commissioner who held the seat, is trying to win it ...
Two file for Walkersville special election; town withholding names
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 22—Two people have filed to run in Walkersville's special election scheduled for Feb. 13, but the town is withholding their names. The town is not releasing information on any of the applicants ...
Walkersville candidates talk development, business at town forum
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 16—Development, business and public safety were the central topics of a Walkersville forum on Saturday, where four candidates running to fill former Commissioner Michael Bailey's vacant ...
Ousted Walkersville commissioner rejected town's reappointment offer
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 7—Ousted Walkersville Commissioner Michael McNiesh had two opportunities from the town to be reappointed, but rejected both, according to the town and McNiesh. According to a joint statement ...
Residents at Walkersville hearing call for keeping small-town character
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSep. 27—Walkersville residents voiced opposition Wednesday night to the idea of rezoning a large parcel as part of a comprehensive plan update. The Staley property, a 115-acre parcel south of ...
Walkersville pays trash company almost $300,000 after billing mishap
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 22—The town of Walkersville has voted 3-1 to pay J & J Trash Service nearly $300,000 after the company failed to bill the town for fees dating back to October 2020. During an Aug. 24 meeting ...
Walkersville commissioner resigns, leaving town with two vacancies
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 15—Walkersville Commissioner Michael Bailey announced his resignation Wednesday, creating a second vacancy on the town's board of commissioners. His last day will be Jan. 31, 2023. "My ...
Walkersville comprehensive plan draft prioritizes agricultural preservation
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 9 months agoJul. 19—A draft comprehensive plan for Walkersville that was released to the public this week focuses on plans for slow growth and preserving the town's agricultural land. The document outlines ...
Walkersville rejects FoodPro; CEO says he will pursue project with county
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 26—During a highly charged public hearing on Tuesday, the Walkersville Planning Commission rejected a land-designation request that would have been a next step for FoodPro to build a distribution ...
Third time's a charm: Brannen wins Walkersville special election
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 18—Betsey Whitmore Brannen was elected to the Walkersville Town Commission on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results, making the council whole again after months of vacancies. Brannen ...