Citizen concern is mounting over hunting dogs traversing private property. Though not necessarily against hunting, some county residents say they are upset when hunters have not asked permission to be on their property. The situation intensifies if a landowner has livestock or pets that could be disturbed by the intrusion of hunting dogs. Some residents [...]
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Pooling resources, talent, and energy, the Ashland/Hanover Citizens for Responsible Growth (CRG) has decided to merge with the Coalition for Hanover’s Future (CHF). Established as a non-profit in 1999, CRG educated citizens, local leaders, and elected officials about sensible and sustainable growth and urged the adoption of smart land use policies for several high profile [...]
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The Planning Commission approved an amendment to Atlee Little League’s Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the placement of a baseball training facility in the Whippoorwill Road area. The facility will open year-round, 365 days per year. Several Whippoorwill residents opposed the CUP because of the following concerns: more traffic congestion, noise pollution, and increasing pre-existing [...]
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The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings at its April 16 meeting on two applications with implications for Whippoorwill Road residents (Ashland District). –A noise ordinance change seeks to exempt schools from curtailing their event noise. Area residents have complained about the noise and amplification levels at Hanover High School during games and band practices. [...]
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. . . when you attend a meeting. Here’s what’s on for March: 3/9 – Community meeting about cell tower placement for Whippoorwill Road, Ashland District. County Admin Bldg, 7 p.m. 3/10 – Community meeting about cell tower placement at/near the church property, King’s Chapel Presbyterian Church (Rt. 54 west), Beaverdam District, 7 p.m. 3/10 [...]
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