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August 8, 2010

Townhouse Fire Displaces Four Families - Causes More Than 1.5
Million In Damage
A town house
fire in Urbana has displaced at least four families and killed
several pets. Frederick County Chief Fire Marshal Marc McNeal
says officials received a call about a fire on the deck of a
town house on Winthrop Lane about 10 p.m. Sunday. A neighbor
tried to put out the fire with a garden hose, but the blaze
spread quickly to adjoining town houses. At least four families
were displaced by the fire, and firefighters say several animals
died. The fire was brought under control just before midnight.
Investigators
says a charcoal grill ignited the wooden deck of an Urbana town
house, starting a fire that displaced five families and killed
two cats and a dog. Frederick County Chief Fire Marshal Marc
McNeal said Monday that a firefighter was treated for
heat-related illness while battling the blaze, which caused more
than $1.5 million worth of damage Sunday night. He says it's not
clear whether the grill somehow overturned onto the wooden deck
or if it was simply too close to the railing.
McNeal says a total of 18 people are displaced. He says three
town homes are a total loss, a fourth sustained moderate
exterior damage and a fifth lost power.
July 18, 2010

Carnival Runs July 19 thru July 24 - No Fireworks
The
Urbana Volunteer Fire Department 2010 Carnival begins Monday,
July 19th and runs through Saturday, July 24th. The Classic Car
Show will be held Sunday July 18th from 12:00 - 4:00. Admission
is FREE for both events. In addtion to nightly buffet dinners
during Carnival, inside the air conditioned fire hall. The
Midway opens at 6:00 nightly and Pay One Price and Ride All
Night is Monday and Wednesday. Due to budget issues, the
traditional annual fireworks display has been cancelled.
More info can be found at
www.urbanavfd.org
June 15, 2010

J&P
Pizza Closes in Urbana
Disappointed
patrons were turned away - left only to read a not on the door
of the establishment that stated they were forced to close J&P
due to increased rent and failed negotiations. Supposedly, J&P
plan to open a new Urbana location in the next year. This
is a huge blow to the shopping center which has struggled to
find tenants. In tight economic times, it's hard to
believe Kimco (the leasing agent) would be increasing rents,
given the high rates that the tenants that occupy there are
already reportedly paying.
The community
reaction has been harsh and angry - with residents fearing the
worst... another doctors office, a dry cleaner or maybe another
bank. Given the failure of the Common Grounds Restaurant
to occupy the location now filled with a dentist office,
Starbucks backing out of their deal to come to Urbana, the
failure of Prime Outlets near 270 and now community favorite J&P
closing, people are wondering when the village center will ever
look full, finished and occupied.
May 14, 2010

Villages of Urbana Spring Fling is Saturday
Please join us for the VOU annual Spring Fling this Saturday May
15th from 11am to 2pm at the Anthony Natelli Community Center on
Harris St. Rain or Shine, Free Admission. Featuring fun rides
for the kids including - Rock Climbing Wall, Double-Shot
Basketball, Moon Bounce & music by The Band Whatever. More
than 50 vendors will be displaying and food will be available.
March 22, 2010

Frederick County Crime Victims’ 5k Fund Run
The
Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, Frederick County
Sheriff’s Office and the Frederick Police Department are hosting
the 3rd Frederick County Crime Victims’ 5k Fund Run on Saturday,
April 24th, 2010. The race and registration gathering point will
be at Whittier Elementary School gym in Frederick, MD.
Registration will run from 8:00a.m.– 8:45a.m. The official start
time of the race will begin at 9:00 a.m. For more information of
for pre-registration flyers, please contact Theresa Hiegel at
301-600-1290 or Carmen Figueroa at 301-600-1515. A race
entry form is
found here.
February 16, 2010

Schools CLOSED Yet Again Tomorrow!
All Frederick County Public Schools are closed February 16.
All after-school and evening activities are canceled. The BOE
budget hearing has been rescheduled for Feb. 22, 7:30 pm,
location to be determined. Although school lots and
sidewalks are clear of snow, vehicular and pedestrian travel
remains unsafe in many parts of the county. More snow overnight
will create further problems for buses and students who walk to
school or bus stops. As of Feb 16, FCPS will have been
closed 10 days for snow. Five days are built into the calendar.
Students will make up 4 of those days on Mar 31, April 1, June
11 & June 14. On Feb 17 or 24 the BOE will discuss requesting a
state waiver of the 180-day school year to address other snow
days.
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