Bill Seeks to Impose Moratorium on Fracking Until 2023
March 12th, 2015 by WCBC Radio
Efforts to see that hydraulic fracturing won’t be considered in Maryland for at least another eight years continue in Annapolis as a hearing in the House Environmental and Transportation placing a moratorium on banning fracking was held Wednesday. The bill would impose a moratorium on fracking until 2023. Local residents and officials planned to testify on both sides of the bill. Members of Don’t Frack Maryland also planned to present a petition supporting the moratorium to the legislators. Supporters of fracking say that the bill may have an adverse impact on small businesses engaged in providing services related to hydraulic fracturing, and that the region is missing out on a potential revenue stream of hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Delegate Wendell Beitzel, who represents Garrett County, is frustrated with the opposition. He says a moratorium may not even be required given the potential strictest in the nation regulations being considered…..
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Delaney Applauds Head Start Grant to Garrett County Community Action Committee
WASHINGTON – March 12, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $818,182 grant to the Garrett County Community Action Committee for Head Start. Head Start is a federal program that promotes school readiness for children under five. –
Garrett Realtors back anti-fracking legislation
OAKLAND — Two bills in the Maryland legislature dealing with studying the health impacts of fracking have received the support of the Garrett County Board of Realtors.
House Bill 449 and Senate Bill 409 both call for a statewide moratorium on natural gas development that uses hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, until certain studies are completed to determine the health effects that the technology poses to communities.
The Board of Realtors notes that property values are negatively impacted for homes in proximity to gas well development. The stigma from the possibility of health-related water well contamination contributes to upwards of 20 percent or more negative impact on home values, according to the board.
Read More Here: http://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/garrett-realtors-back-anti-fracking-legislation/article_2125fd02-c86a-11e4-bf78-533fbf1806f7.html
Western Md. Realtors support fracking moratorium bills
OAKLAND, Md. (AP) – Real-estate brokers in far western Maryland are supporting a proposal in the Maryland General Assembly for an eight-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas pending further study.
The Garrett County Board of Realtors expressed concern Tuesday about the possible impact of fracking on public health. They say fears of health problems from well-water contamination can reduce home values by at least 20 percent.
Garrett County contains most of Maryland’s share of the gas-rich Marcellus shale.
February 2015 Market Stats - Garrett County
The official February market stats are now online & available for download. Keep up to date with ALL of the relevant Garrett County market stats here on the blog.
The good news: the total number of sold properties increased over last February, there are less active listings available (meaning that we are burning through extra inventory), and new pending sales (under contract) have increased dramatically.
The bad news: The average sales price for February has decreased and the average days on market (DOM) is up dramatically.
More statistics here – if you want something specific or are looking for more information about YOUR property, call me anytime to discuss 301-501-0420:
The Last Year of Market Stats for Garrett County, Maryland
Average LIST Price versus SOLD Price over the last 12 months:
Throw Back Thursday!
Throw Back Thursday! This photo is incredible~ Record historical snowdrift that had to be cut out so cars could pass through!
This was taken near Deer Park in 1936! (Picture is part of the collection from the Western Maryland Historical Library)
