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ALLEGANY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
ANNOUNCED
General Public Is Welcome!
Mid-Potomac Regional Comprehensive Plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission
of Allegany County is holding this meeting. Residents,
stakeholders, and interested parties are invited and encouraged
to attend and participate in the process. Staff members will be
present to discuss the project and to answer questions. For
additional information contact Allegany County Government's
Planning Services Office at 301-777-2199.
ALLEGANY COUNTY TRANSIT:
NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE IN FEBRUARY Allegany County Commissioners As a result of the current economic downturn, the Board of Commissioners of Allegany County announced today at their public meeting that they will be returning their pay raises which were to take effect January 1, 2010. The Commissioners have asked that these funds be returned to the County’s General Fund. By law, pay increases to the Commissioners are recommended by a salary study commission. The Commissioners were set to receive a $500 increase. The Commissioners also cited the fact that employees did not receive raises for this fiscal year. Maryland Association of Counties ConferenceAllegany County Commissioners James J. Stakem, Robert M. Hutcheson, and Dale R. Lewis participated in the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Annual Winter Conference last week. The event was held on Maryland’s Eastern Shore at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge. Governor Martin O’Malley and other government officials were in attendance. United States Senator Barbara Mikulski made a special appearance. The conference theme was “Of the People, By the People, For the People,” focusing on the people in county government who serve the public and are themselves served by the government. Commissioner Robert M. Hutcheson serves on the MACO Board of Directors and holds the position of Second Vice President. Commissioner Stakem serves on the Legislative Committee. Learn More
Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security &
Bureau of Police
Cathy E. Blank Assumes Clerk’s
Responsibilities - Official Custodian
ALLEGANY COUNTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
CRESAPTOWN WATER SYSTEM
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Allegany County Board of County Commissioners letter to Western Maryland Delegation
Looking at the photo, left to right: Allegany County Commissioners James J. Stakem, Robert M. Hutcheson, and Dale R. Lewis and representatives from the Western Maryland Health System, Barry P. Ronan, President and CEO, M. Kathryn Burkey, Chairman of the WMHS Board of Directors, and Thomas C. Dowdell, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SYSTEM WEEK: December 6, 2009Allegany County Government wishes to congratulate the Western Maryland Health System on the opening of the new Western Maryland Regional Medical Facility, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland. The Western Maryland Regional Medical Facility is the embodiment of a masterful vision, a fundamental belief, a key strategic decision, and innumerable subsequent actions over many years. One Dream, One Promise has come to fruition and One Hospital is now a reality in our community. The Allegany County Commissioners sincerely appreciate the significant contributions of the Western Maryland Health System and wish to commend Barry P. Ronan, President and CEO, and M. Kathryn Burkey, Chairman of the WMHS Board of Directors, and all associated with the health system and proclaim the week of to be WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SYSTEM WEEK, December 6-12, 2009 in Allegany County, Maryland and encourage all citizens to reflect on the extraordinary achievements and exceptional and diverse contributions of the Western Maryland Health System. Diaz Highlights Allegany County Economic Development in Annapolis Matthew W. Diaz, CEcD, Director of the Allegany County Department of Economic Development, has been invited by the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development to join three other colleagues from across the state and participate in an important pro-business panel in Annapolis. Diaz is scheduled to provide information to the Maryland Business Tax Reform Commission - Business Incentives in the Tax Code Subcommittee on Thursday, December 3, 2009. The other participants are David Iannucci, Director, Baltimore County Office of Economic Development, Vernon Thompson, Director, Cecil County Economic Development, and Don Fry, President, Greater Baltimore Committee. Diaz will provide important information about how business tax incentives have positively impacted Allegany County. This jurisdiction has benefited from economic development projects that have utilized different incentives: Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program, One Maryland Tax Credit, Enterprise Zone Tax Credit, Job Creation Tax Credit, and Arts & Entertainment Districts. Mr. Diaz has led Allegany County’s Economic Development since 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Urban Planning and a Master of Business Administration from Frostburg State University. NOTE: CEcD is Certified Economic Developer. This designation recognizes qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession.
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ALLEGANY COUNTY GOVERNMENT SALUTES EMPLOYEE-VETERANS The Allegany County Commissioners, James J. Stakem, Robert M. Hutcheson, and Dale R. Lewis, honored all County employees were have served in the military at the public meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Larry E. Schlossnagle, who retired from the U.S. Army National Guard as a Sergeant First Class/SFC, E-7 and is the Risk Manager/Safety Instructor in the Allegany County Department of Human Resources and Personnel Services, accepted a citation on behalf of all veterans who are employed by Allegany County Government. Forty-four employee-veterans were recognized at the public meeting. Commissioner Stakem recognized employee-veterans who were present at the public meeting. Brian P. Westfall, Director of Human Resources and Personnel Services, read the names of all employee-veterans and their military service to become part of the official public record. NOTE: As announced by Mr. Westfall, these names are those of employees who have elected to notify the department of their veteran status to date.
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NATIONAL GUARD THANKS ALLEGANY
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Stormwater Ordinance Revision
Review Draft Stormwater Ordinance 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus
Allegany County Compost Site Change Of Hours
Westernport Town
Hall Recycling
Newspapers And Cans
Fiscal Year
2010 Budget
Review Allegany County
State Budget Cuts - Fiscal Year 2010
COUNTY ENGINEER KEVIN BEACHY RETIRES
ALLEGANY COUNTY TRANSIT NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009 According to James S. Stafford, Jr., Division Chief of Allegany County Transit, there will be changes to the current schedule effective on Monday, July 6, 2009. Fares will stay the same for both the fixed route bus service and the para-transit van service (Alltrans).
FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICE Allegany County Transit will offer six additional half-hour “Red Line Express” routes to service the Willowbrook Road area. This is part of the Red Line. This will accommodate the increased public transportation needs of the new campus of the Western Maryland Health System opening this fall. In addition to the WMHS, other high volume institutions in this vicinity will be able to be benefit - the Allegany County Health Department, Allegany College of Maryland, and the Thomas B. Finan Center. Because of the additional Red Line Express routes, adjustments were made to the Red Line and the Gold Line: The Red Line: Bedford Road/State Line and North Cumberland areas will have service on the 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. runs only. The other Bedford Road/State Line and North Cumberland runs are now dedicated to the Red Line Express route. The Gold Line (Frostburg/LaVale) will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During Frostburg State University’s fall and spring semesters (August 21, 2009 through December 18, 2009 and January 25, 2010 through May 21, 2010), the shuttle will be available until 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fixed route bus service will not be offered on Saturday. The final service date was Saturday, June 27, 2009.
PARA-TRANSIT SERVICE Para-Transit van services (Alltrans) will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will provide parallel service to the fixed route bus system for elderly individuals and ADA service for those individuals who are unable to use the fixed route bus system. Alltrans Saturday hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. effective on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Read More
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,
HOMELAND SECURITY & BUREAU OF POLICE
BUREAU OF POLICE
Presentation: Allegany County Commissioner Code Home Rule Bill No. 2-09 as presented May 28, 2009 Download
Allegany County Commissioner’s Amended
Code Home Rule Bill No. 2-09 Great Allegheny Passage - Allegany County, Maryland Rules and Guidelines The Allegany County Commissioners hereby establish the rules and guidelines for the safe and peaceful enjoyment of the section of the Great Allegheny Passage (i.e., trail) in Allegany County, Maryland for citizens of and visitors to our community. The 22 mile section of the Great Allegheny Passage is now complete through Allegany County, Maryland and stretches from Cumberland, Maryland to the Pennsylvania line. This 17 year project involved $12,000,000+ of public and private funding. Allegany County is now responsible for all law enforcement and emergency response as well as maintenance of this recreational right of way (ROW). Trail Rangers associated with the Allegany County Bureau of Police patrol the trail. These law enforcement personnel wear uniforms and carry County issued photo identification. Download Rules, Guidelines and Special Use Application Tourism Contract Awarded: The Allegany County Commissioners, James J. Stakem, Robert M. Hutcheson, and Dale R. Lewis, have awarded the contract for management services of County tourism to River’s Edge Business Associates. Read More
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