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December 2006 Online Edition


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Thespians Named Arts Organization of 2006 by Frederick Arts Council

At the Frederick Arts Council’s Annual Grant Awards dinner on November 21,  the Thurmont Thespians were named the "Outstanding Arts Organization in Frederick County for 2006" for their local community outreach. Full Story

Thurmont Police Station Project Moving Full-Speed Ahead

Plans for the new Thurmont police building are moving forward steadily, and liaison to the town’s police commission.  Full Story

 

Myers Farm Developer Makes First Offer, Town Officials React: During a public workshop last Tuesday, the developer of the Myers Farm (potentially to be annexed into Thurmont), his planner, and his attorney made their initial proffer to the town ... Full Story

Municipal Leaders Ask State for Aid with  Police & Electric Costs: Officials from 157 municipalities throughout the state introduced three different legislative priorities they want state officials to address during an annual Maryland Municipal League (MML) meeting at The Cozy Restaurant in Thurmont. ... Full Story

Thurmont Investigates Use of Generator To Save on Electric Rates:  Thurmont town superintendent Jim Griever is looking into the town building its own power generator to give the town more control over electric rates for its residents.  ... Full Story

Christmas Memories:  As I drove through Thurmont the other evening, I saw the town so beautifully decorated in its Christmas finery. My heart was once again warmed by the wonderful holiday season... Full Story

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