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I appreciate the Times-News covering the concerns of Georges Creek-area residents facing potential water bill increases and look forward to meeting with residents on Sept. 9 at Westmar Middle School. However, the recent editorial (“Chance to talk,” Aug. 30) may give the false impression that the Department of the Environment has the ability to take actions that will lower water and sewer rates; in fact, MDE does not have that authority.
The estimated $28.8 million project is financed by MDE, which is providing more than $19 million in grants and a low-interest loan of nearly $9 million. We understand that the county is exploring options to refinance that debt over a longer period, which would slightly reduce the immediate costs to residents.
We look forward to our visit and to answering residents’ questions about the purpose of the Enhanced Nutrient Removal upgrade to the Allegany County Georges Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, what the benefits to local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay will be, and the state funding for the project.
Shari T. Wilson,
Secretary,
Maryland Department of the Environment
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MDE does not have the authority to lower rates
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Dear Governor:
I am writing to thank you for your leadership in the recently called special legislative session to avoid the Doomsday budget. -
Here’s why he prefers the school he’s now attending
School is boring but we all have to go, so choose your school carefully. I attend a Christian school because I don’t have to listen to people cussing, teachers and some class mates are caring, and I’m learning about Christ.
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Friends Aware grateful for support of public, legislators
Friends Aware Inc. would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Sen. George Edwards, Delegates Wendell Beitzel, Kevin Kelly and LeRoy Myers and the members of the Allegany County Commissioners for their support of our organization in the awarding of $250,000 through a state bond bill.
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They’re not bad; they just want the same rights
Quite frankly I’m sick of the constant bashing of same sex marriage, I’m a heterosexual with enough morals and common sense to see that what the gay community’s asking for isn’t anymore then basic equal rights.
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Sounds like communism didn’t work out too well for them
I read with interest R. Steele Selby’s letter of May 18 (”It may be that God would prefer communism”). I will limit myself to commenting on just one of his arguments.
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Day of Caring, Sharing proves he was right to move here
Being part of 2012 Caring and Sharing (I painted the entrance area at the Gilchrest Center) was yet another example of why Cumberland was the right place to relocate when I retired last summer.
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Will having a casino really be of benefit to Allegany County?
The idea of the county to have a casino may sound glamorous and exciting, but will it really help the economy of the area?
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Their goal is common good, not personal gain
At his request, I am responding to Arthur Squires’ commentary, “She believes despite evidence to the contrary” (May 17 Times-News).
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Common sense says: One high school and a VA hospital
First we build a hospital we did not need in place of two good hospitals. Now the architects tell us we should tear down the former Sacred Hospital to build a new high school we do not need. (“New Allegany architects: Tear it down — all of it,” May 9 Times-News, Page 1A)
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Historic Cemetery Organization sets Memorial Day activities
Once again members of the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization are decorating hundreds of our designated or protected grave sites for the Memorial Day season.
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