Browsing Archive: July, 2016

With new business designation, Brunswick gets a pitch for development

Posted by Angel White on Thursday, July 28, 2016,

Brunswick has received its first proposal for downtown development since it received a special business-friendly designation from the state in early July.

Scot Lessler told city officials Monday that he’s reached an agreement with Verdant Development Group LLC and architect Bruce Zavos, both of Frederick, to do a 120-day feasibility study for development in downtown Brunswick.

Lessler owns several properties in downtown Brunswick, many along the South Maple Avenue corridor, in the block adjac...

Brunswick trying to appeal to people who love the outdoors

Posted by Angel White on Saturday, July 23, 2016,

Brunswick’s economic development commission is strengthening its efforts to use local outdoor destinations in marketing the town.

The campaign will highlight that the downtown area is close to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, the Appalachian Trail and the Potomac River.

On Wednesday, the commission held a special public meeting to announce its plan to launch a marketing campaign to brand the city as a destination for people who love being outdoors.

The commission wants to create a...

Questions and Angel's Answers to the GBACC, Citizen sponsored Candidate Forum July 11, 2016

Posted by Angel White on Thursday, July 14, 2016,

1) Leadership -- When two groups of citizens have different opinions on a subject do you feel that elected leaders should take sides or should they work to reach a compromise?

In our form of Government (representative republic), Elected Representatives serve the people. We elect leaders whom we trust will make decisions and votes based on our best interest. I believe that for important issues, true leaders are responsible for researching facts and discussing the issue with ...

Seven candidates vie for three open seats on Brunswick council

Posted by Angel White on Thursday, July 7, 2016,

Part I of two parts about council candidates in the Aug. 2 Brunswick city election.

BRUNSWICK — Broken sidewalks, potholes, and council power and communications concern first-time Brunswick City Council candidates Eric Beasley, Ginger Cayo, Laura Dvorak and Vaughn Ripley.

They are four of seven candidates running for three seats in the Aug. 2 election. Councilwoman Angel White, former Councilman Tom Smith and Amanda McGannon are also running and will be featured in Part II.

Of the city’s six...