The Finksburg News

         Finksburg Planning Area Council, Inc. Newsletter

 

To Promote A Finksburg Community,

Whose Objective Is To Preserve The Fundamental Quality Of Life Where Farms, Families And Businesses

 May Coexist In A Manner Beneficial To All

 

Next Finksburg Planning Area Council Meeting is Thursday, January 23rd at 7 PM at Sandy Mount United Methodist Church

 

“Democracy dies behind closed doors”

                                                                             Judge Damon Keith 2002

 

Big News of The Month:  The Library Board met with the FPAC Board of Directors this month and discussed several parcels of land that are being considered for the new Finksburg Public Library.   There may be more information on a proposed site at next month’s meeting.

 

The new Board of Carroll County Commissioners will attend FPAC’s general membership meeting on February 27th.  They want to hear what issues we are concerned about. The meeting on January 23rd will be a workshop of sorts where members can discuss what issues affect Finksburg.  Please attend the January meeting to give your input.  Some of the issues FPAC asked commissioners to address last year were:

 

Finksburg Comprehensive Plan

Bethel Road Development

Sign Ordinance

Liberty Reservoir

Traffic Control

Gerstell Academy

Finksburg Library

 

Commission Openings:

There are several openings on two county commissions.  If you are interested in applying for a position on the Planning Commission or the Ethics Commission, please call the county about the openings.  The county may increase the number of planning commissioners from five to seven.

 

News and notes:

On December 16th Governor Glendening  eased water restrictions for Central Maryland including Carroll County.  He lifted level two water restrictions but kept level one restrictions in place.

If you have any suggestions on how to improve the newsletter please contact Mat Tiahrt, Communications Director at 410-840-0133.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reach a Board Member:

Debbie Ridgely                     President                               (410) 239-7840

John Lopez                            Vice President                       (410) 239-6820

Doris Edwards                      Secretary                               (410) 876-1278

Martin Schmidt                     Treasurer                               (410) 526-6685

Mat Tiahrt                          Communications Director  (410) 840-0133

Dan Bleclic                            Board Member at Large      (410) 840-9302

Wilfred Hoff                          Board Member at Large      (410) 848-6989

Marilyn Caple                       Board Member at Large      (410) 840-2826

Maureen Ackerman             Board Member at Large      (410) 848-1318

 

 

ü       Save a Stamp: Receive your newsletter electronically. Send your e-mail address to dan@finksburg.com.

ü       Mark Your Calendar: General Council meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month at the Sandy Mount United Methodist Church. Meetings begin at 7 PM. Board meetings are usually held on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

ü       Directions to the Meetings: From the West take Rte 140 East to the intersection at Sandymount Rd. Turn South (right) on   Sandymount to the Stop sign. The Church is immediately to your left, straight across from the Stop.

 From the East take Rte 140 West to the intersection at Sandymount Rd. Turn South (left) on Sandymount Road to the Stop sign. The Church is immediately to your left, straight across from the Stop.

 


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