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Repairing Heavily Traveled Coal Truck Routes Could Cost Millions Of Dollars

Feb. 16, 2012 Garrett County Roads Department personnel discussed the deteriorating condition of Lower New Germany and Westernport roads with the Garrett County commissioners last Tuesday. Repairing those roads could cost millions of dollars. A recent video taken from the … Continue reading

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Garrett lawmakers won’t pursue collective bargaining

Commissioners request rights for roads workers Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News OAKLAND — Garrett County’s two lawmakers in Annapolis have decided not to pursue the Garrett County commissioners’ request to be granted legislative authority to mandate collective bargaining for County Roads … Continue reading

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Parking Lot Will Be Ready For Fair Week, Says Roads Department Superintendent

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Aug. 4, 2011 The Garrett County Roads Department has been busy working on the parking lot area at the fairgrounds in McHenry, general roads superintendent Jay … Continue reading

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GC Commissioners Hear Roads Dept. Budgetary Report

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jan. 6, 2011 The county commissioners heard an update report on Tuesday morning from Garrett County Roads Department personnel. Since county officials are preparing the fiscal … Continue reading

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Hiring freeze will affect Garrett Roads

Megan Miller Cumberland Times-News Oakland — OAKLAND — Garrett County’s hiring freeze means the county roads department will be down 16 roads workers through at least spring 2011. The department lost 16 employees through retirements, and those employees cannot be … Continue reading

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GC Officials, Road Workers Agree: No Increase In Pay Check Next Year

GC Officials, Road Workers Agree: No Increase In Pay Check Next Year Apr. 8, 2010 Garrett County Roads Department crews will not see an increase in their pay checks in the new fiscal year. Local members of the American Federation … Continue reading

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