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Westminster Patch News Roundup

Catch up on the best headlines of the week.

 

Frazier: Vote for Same-Sex Marriage is ‘Vote Against Children’

Carroll County Commissioner Robin Frazier, R-District 1, this week announced the Board’s proclamation of Feb. 7-14 as “marriage week,” recognizing marriage as an institution that “binds men and women together in a network of mutual aid and mutual obligation,” according to the document signed by the five commissioners.

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The State of Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board has ruled that the Carroll County Board of Commissioners violated the Open Meetings Act by charging admission to itsPlanMaryland: At the Crossroads forum in October.

 

Del. Krebs Sponsors Bill That Would Exempt Textbooks From State Tax

A bill sponsored by Del. Susan Krebs, R-District 9B, and seven other Republicans in the House of Delegates, would make textbooks a little more affordable for Maryland college students. 

 

Road Reopened, Driver Charged Following Morning Crash

A 63-year-old Pennsylvania man has been charged with negligent driving and other offense following a morning collision in Westminster involving the tractor-trailer he was operating and an oncoming train. There were no reported injuries.

 

Blog: A Tribute to Stewart N. Dutterer Flower Shop

Today, we say a heartfelt goodbye to an incredible family-owned business that has been a mainstay in downtown Westminster for more than 93 years. We honor and pay tribute not only to the business itself, but also to the amazing family who created and sustained a company that has given so much to our community.


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