EMMITSBURG,
Md. – Emmitsburg town commissioner incumbent Glenn
Blanchard and new commissioner Denise Etris were sworn in
on Oct. 1 following their victories in the Sept. 25 town
election.
“I’m
privileged and honored that town chose to elect me to a
second term,” Blanchard said.
He was the top vote getter on Election Day receiving 102
of the 111 ballots cast. Etris received 98 votes. They were
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EMMITSBURG,
Md. – This past month was the fourth-driest September
on record in Maryland, yet water consumption in Emmitsburg
was at an all-time high, prompting the town of Emmitsburg
to impose stiff water regulations.
After discussing
the current situation of the wells, which are several feet
below normal level, the commissioners unanimously decided
to impose a strict ban on all outside water use.
According to
David Haller, Emmitsburg town manager, terminating outdoor
water use would save the town 30,000 gallons of water a
day.
The ban applies
to those using town water for watering lawns, washing cars,
gardening, etc., and will remain in effect until further
notice for all residential and commercial properties in
Emmitsburg.
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Fallen firefighters memorial services this weekend
Fire safety workers from across the country, family members
and friends will gather in Emmitsburg the weekend of Oct 6-7
to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty during
2006.
The
26th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
at the National Fire Academy will honor 87 fallen firefighters
from 33 states who died in 2006, along with four firefighters
who died in previous years. Two Maryland firefighters and
four Pennsylvania firefighters are included on this year’s
roll of honor. The plaques surrounding the memorial will
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Town wants to know if planning commissioner
violated ethics ordinance
EMMITSBURG, Md. – Emmitsburg Mayor Jim Hoover has
asked the Emmitsburg Ethics Commission for an opinion on
whether an investigation needs to be opened concerning a
member of the Emmitsburg Planning and Zoning Commission.
“The
issue was brought to my attention and I’m looking
into the matter,” Hoover said. “I definitely
have some concerns there.”
During the Sept. 19 planning and zoning workshop, consultant
Chris Jakubiak made some recommendations to the commission
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