Homepage Updates - 4th Quarter 2002

Ice Storm Hits Urbana
Severe icing hit Urbana and the Frederick County area early on Wednesday morning causing downed trees, power lines and slick roads.  In the Villages of Urbana alone, damage on younger trees (as those pictured above) was heavy.  Temperatures are hovering at or near freezing throughout the day and are projected to go below freezing again in the evening hours making roads treacherous again. (12.11.02)

Urbana Region Plan Update
The Frederick County Department of Planning and Zoning is moving into the next phase of the Urbana Region Plan Update with the release of the Draft Plan.  The Plan will address proposed land uses during the next 20 years, identify community facility needs for schools, parks, water and sewer along with transportation needs. There will be two open houses held where the public is invited to view an ask questions of the staff.

Wednesday December 11th - 5-8pm
Green Valley Elementary School

Tuesday December 17th - 5-8pm
Urbana Elementary School

Following the open houses, the Frederick County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public regarding the plan at 7pm on Tuesday January 28th at Urbana Elementary.  For more information, contact Jim Gugel, Project Planner at 301.694.1144 or jgugel@fredco-md.net (12.07.02)

Snow Storm Hits Urbana...
It's about time.  Forecasters finally got it right and predicted a snow that actually materialized.  6+ inches have fallen on the Urbana region to the delight of children who are enjoying the day off today. (12.04.02)

Urbana Braces For First Winter Storm: The Sequel
After our first storm fizzled, forecasters are again predicting snowfall... and this time in significant amounts.   A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR LATE WEDNESDAY THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY is in effect.  Snow Is Expected To Move Into The Area From The Southwest Wednesday Afternoon And Evening. The Snow Will Continue Into Thursday Morning. The Storm May Produce More Than 4 Inches Of Snow Before Moving Out Of The Area Thursday.  (12.03.02)

Urbana Braces For First Winter Storm
The Forecast for the Urbana are is for mixed rain and snow likely...changing to all snow during the predawn hours. Accumulations up to 2 inches possible... Especially near the Pennsylvania line. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. (11.26.02)

Election Day is Tuesday
Regardless of your political affiliation, please make sure to exercise your right to vote this Tuesday November 5.  Make your voice heard. (11.03.02)

Halloween Happenings
There are a number of special events happening in and around the Urbana area.  Here are a few of the more interesting ones...

Haunted Hay Ride:
A Haunted Hay Ride sponsored by the 4-H will be held at Mayne's Tree Farm in Buckeystown from 1-9pm on October 17, 18 & 19.  Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. For more information or directions, call 301.473.8134 or 301.662.4320.

Ghost Dinners:
Gabriel's Inn, located at 4730 Ijamsville Road in Ijamsville will hold a Ghost Dinner which includes a four course meal, ghost tales and a tour of the in every Thursday in October beginning at 7pm.  Cost is $30 per person and is by reservation only at 301.865.5500.

As with everything posted on Urbana, Maryland, if your organization or business has something of interest to the community going on, drop us a note at info@urbanamaryland.com!

Deadline for Registering to Vote Nearing
Time is running out for Marylanders to register to vote for the upcoming general election. The deadline is this coming Tuesday at 9 p.m.  Applications are available in high schools, county libraries, many state and local offices and post offices. To register, you must be at least 18-year-old , a U.S. citizen and a Maryland resident. People with criminal records and some mental disabilities are disqualified from registering. On November 5th, voters will decide the governor's race and congressional, state assembly and many local elected offices.  (10.11.02)
www.elections.state.md.us/index.html

Three Banks, a Giant and a Waffle House
No, it's not a sitcom airing on ABC this fall, it's what's coming to town center.  Banks slated for development are Fredericktown Bank, Sandy Springs National Bank and Chevy Chase Bank.  They join the Waffe House and a Daycare Center as our first inhabitants of the new Urbana.  Also, word comes from a Giant employee that an internal newsletter says that a Giant Supermarket is all but a done deal in Urbana and that it may start construction sooner than you think.  Stay tuned....  (10.01.02)
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