Marylanders Asked to Provide Recreation Information
Western Region Meeting Scheduled
The Allegany County Commissioners, Michael W. McKay, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and William R. Valentine, wish to encourage all citizens and stakeholders to attend an upcoming Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public meeting. DNR is asking citizens for their input on State outdoor recreation facilities and services in areas throughout Maryland. The Regional Stakeholder Recreation Evaluation public meeting for the Western Region will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Allegany College of Maryland, 12401 Willowbrook Road – Continuing Education Building Room 8, Cumberland. Commissioner Valentine has publicly stated that this is an opportunity for the general public, for example, to express support for off road vehicle trails availability in Green Ridge State Forest. Read More

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New Design for Water and Sewer Quarterly Statements
Water and sewer customers receiving quarterly statements from the Allegany County Tax and Utility Office can expect to see a new design. The Tax and Utility Office has implemented new computer software for the water and sewer billing function. Because of this software change Allegany County is able to provide water and sewer customers with additional detailed information. This will first appear on the January 31, 2013 quarterly statement which is now being mailed. Jason M. Bennett, CPA, Director of Finance, emphasized that Allegany County is NOT making any water and sewer rate changes at this time. The Tax and Utility Office may be contacted at 301-777-5965, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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PACE 2013 IS SUCCESSFUL!
O’Malley, Brown, Cardin, and Franchot Speak. Read More.

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Seasonal Safety Information: Take a minute now to help yourself and your loved ones and review this life-saving safety information provided by the Allegany County Department of Emergency Services: Winter Weather Driving Tips. If you have questions, please call the Department of Emergency Services, 301-876-9155.



Allegany County Government Hosts Leadership Allegany! Local Government Day
Commissioners from four counties, seated, left to right, Garrett/Raley, Allegany/McKay, Mineral/Leichliter, Allegany/Valentine, and Frederick/Young, and, standing, other elected officials, facilitators, and 2013 Leadership Allegany!class members at Local Government Day hosted by Allegany County Government.

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State of the County 2012 
The Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County presented its report on the State of the County 2012 at the public business meeting on January 10, 2013.  All three County Commissioners, Michael W. McKay, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and William R. Valentine, participated in the presentation. Read More or View Presentation

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Maryland Rural Counties Coalition Grows to Ten Counties
The Maryland Rural Counties Coalition has expanded now to ten counties. With a vote on Tuesday, December 4, the Kent County Commissioners voted to join the Coalition.
The Coalition now consists of Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Kent, Somerset, Washington and Wicomico Counties, representing 939,980 rural Maryland residents. On December 12, 2011, the governing bodies of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick and Washington Counties announced the creation of the Maryland Rural Counties Coalition with an eye towards other rural counties joining their ranks, for purposes of strengthening their policy-related standing in the halls of Annapolis. Since then, five additional counties have now become members of the Coalition. Read More

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Jennings Run Sanitary District Sewer Projects: Public Meeting
The Allegany County Commissioners, Michael W. McKay, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and William R. Valentine, have scheduled a public meeting regarding the upcoming sewer projects in the Jennings Run Sanitary District. Staff from the Allegany County Department of Public Works will discuss the projects and proposed sewer rates.  Community members and interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road – Room 100, Cumberland. Individuals with questions should contact Nicole Sisler, 301-777-5942 X 276.

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Oldtown Road Area Sewer Project: Public Meeting
The Allegany County Commissioners, Michael W. McKay, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and William R. Valentine, have scheduled a public meeting regarding the Oldtown Road area of Cumberland. Staff from the Allegany County Department of Public Works will discuss the proposed sewer rates. Community members and interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road – Room 100, Cumberland.  Individuals with questions should contact Nicole Sisler, 301-777-5942 X 276.

The Allegany County Commissioners enjoyed the grandstand performance of LONESTAR
at the 2012 Allegany County Fair.