News, Views and Random Concerns: Citizen Journalism for the Good of Talbot County Maryland

First Steps in Controlling Growth

A letter by Hilary Spence to the editor if the Star democrat on February 19, 2006, about our politicians joining forces to reform annexation.
Annexation reform is possible
A coalition of Democrats and Republicans in the Maryland Senate have joined together to sponsor legislation to reform the state’s antiquated annexation law.
Senate Bill 536, introduced by Senators Hollinger, [...]

Posted on February 21st, 2006 by Tilghman Guy
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Easton’s Proposed Tax Cap Not Popular with Citizens

The town needs to have 20% of the registered voters sign a petition to refer to a special election.
The Easton Town council is considering Resolution 5873, which would raise the cap by 75 percent, from 40 cents per $100 of assessed value to 70 cents. Resolution 5874 would give the council authority to exceed [...]

Posted on February 10th, 2006 by Tilghman Guy
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More on the” Village Center Board”

It is my understanding, the success of this lies in the folks whom contribute their time and effort to the villages they represent, and to educate others around them. IMHO, residents like Gary Crawford, of the Village of Fairbank on Tilghman, seem to have a clear understanding of the potential impact of such a board [...]

Posted on February 6th, 2006 by Tilghman Guy
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