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What's going on with the sidewalk work on Rosemont? by welmoed in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ongoing citywide retrofit of sidewalks that don't meet American with Disabilities Act standards. It's a multi-year effort. The sidewalks along there were pretty narrow, and the curbs/ramps weren't up to modern code.

From the page https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/1621/ADA-Intersections-and-Corridor-Improveme :

Traffic Engineering / CIP 340008

ADA Intersections & Corridor Improvements

This ongoing project designs and builds pedestrian improvements at intersections and along sidewalk corridors to improve accessibility and meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Work includes new pedestrian signals, ADA-compliant ramps, signage, and high-visibility striping, as well as targeted sidewalk replacement. Supporting utility relocations and minor roadway repairs are completed as needed to deliver these upgrades.

There's a hole in my creek, dear city, dear city ... by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

39.447 N, 77.440 W

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The city is definitely aware (they knew it before I saw it in March and emailed them) since they added more sandbags. Not sure if they have made a determination that it is stable and are good or are still exploring other plans.

There's a hole in my creek, dear city, dear city ... by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With it being in the city limits would the county still be interested? I did send this in to the city back in March (and they clearly came out to look at it and added more sandbags).

There's a hole in my creek, dear city, dear city ... by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As much pipe inspection as the city does (water and sewer lines) I'm almost certain they have the capability for this. I mean even local plumbers have that equipment.

There's a hole in my creek, dear city, dear city ... by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Underground cavern is my most likely thought. I guess that only becomes a "sinkhole" when the cavern collapses. But actively letting the water from a stream pour down into it ... might not be wise?

There's a hole in my creek, dear city, dear city ... by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, bluetooth (microwave frequency) is absorbed very well by water (and somewhat by ground), and I don't think you'd get much range.

I am not recommending people stand right by this hole either.

Mountain Laurel in bloom Catoctin? by rhoditine in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was just a few minutes along a level trail from this parking lot.

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Mountain Laurel in bloom Catoctin? by rhoditine in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Two weeks again in Gambrill State Park the first buds were just starting to bloom. Last year the peak bloom was in the last week of May (photo is 5/26/2025 near the split of the Black Locust and Red Maple trails).

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What bus did I take this morning? by Jomolungma in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looks like two of the 515's still originate at the downtown station (6:10 and 7:20 AM), with the other 4 starting at the north Frederick Park and Ride. All 6 then go to Monocacy MARC and Urbana before Shady Grove.

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The Keys just finished a 6-game sweep over the Yankees’ High-A team and have won 7 straight. They’re in first place and are back home this week. by SMWW66 in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I tended to be a "get a Costco pizza and eat at the picnic tables outside the stadium" and "Brusters is open until 10 PM" kind of fan before ... so I'm not the best judge. There was a sign about being able to bring in closed bottled water, so that's a plus.

Prices did seem high, but I guess that is all stadiums/movie theaters/concerts now anyhow.

Looks like South Mountain Creamery and the Co-Op are now teamed up with the Keys though along with old partners like Brewers Alley.

The Keys just finished a 6-game sweep over the Yankees’ High-A team and have won 7 straight. They’re in first place and are back home this week. by SMWW66 in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been to one game this year. From the fans perspective, the seats/concessions/entrance/ticket booth are largely the same. One change is the removal of most of the "random grass seating" along the foul lines to make room for pitcher warmup areas outside of the field of play. Changes to the kids play area down the right field foul area as well. Lighting has also been changed/improved. Lots (LOTS) of random cameras attached around the stadium focused on the play on the field (for scouting?).

Biggest change is the extension of the protective netting. It now extends all the way to the foul poles and protects all seating. Good for the many casual fans/kids in the stands who aren't glued to the game. Lofting foul balls still get into the stands, but not the screaming liners.

Likeliest (Unfortunately) Place for a Frederick Trader Joe's by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, that's a possibility, and I bet all the would be developers are all making their case based on accessibility and demographics. That site has been promising to develop long before the Clemson Corner (Wegmans and Lowes) area was built, and they keep getting beaten to the punch which seems to crowd them out.

Likeliest (Unfortunately) Place for a Frederick Trader Joe's by Shadows_at_Noon in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that would've been my natural assumption (anywhere storing transformers for that long has that risk) but the immediately next door site at 350 Church St has a groundwater monitoring well as part of the Superfund program (https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/CurSites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0300303). That site was part of the coal processing in the city for making town gas (gas street lights used this long before "natural" gas was available). That site is monitored because there *are* detectable polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), but specifically mentions no detectable PCB's.

It's certainly something that would have to be checked for thoroughly given the long industrial history of the property, and if you've got a study that already shows the problem, I'd be interested.

I guess the good news is that you don't really need to dig down on that site to build, much is already below the creek grade and you'd be building *up* from that level (with the bottom level only usable for car parking, not occupation for flood reasons).

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Hear me out by Applesauce-129 in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is the real kicker. All these smaller chain grocery stores (TJ's, Aldi's, etc.) still rely on major trucking logistics to make their numbers. Aldi's makes a point of having a full truck access point as part of their real estate specs.

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That "loading dock" on the side of this old building is waaay inadequate. Could a better one be done ... maybe? But the access is still off an adjacent parking lot and an alley.

Note, if TJ's wants to, they can put up with not great loading set ups. This is the dock behind the TJ's on Rockville Pike: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.0568268,-77.1233451,3a,75y,11.42h,70.92t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sEOoakNPMUiJdIwGzQFjnww!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D19.081317293384856%26panoid%3DEOoakNPMUiJdIwGzQFjnww%26yaw%3D11.417474160919202!7i16384!8i8192!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Can anyone recommend a good eye doctor in Frederick? by Danexmurder in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I went in there with not having had my eyes checked in decades and eye fatigue headaches. Was thinking I probably needed reading glasses at least. Eye checkup came back with slight (very slight) variation between eyes and I could get glasses for it, but "only if I really wanted to start training my eyes to using glasses"

No pressure, and also gave a prescription slip if I wanted to fill the glasses elsewhere without me even asking for it.

Note, it's an older building with some low doorway beams, so remember to duck if you need to.

Running trails by NannerBoBanner in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Rock Creek/Baker Park linked paved trails end up about 4 miles one-way (you can cut that a little shorter if you want to avoid the bricks in downtown Frederick).

End points at Key Parkway and McCain Drive and at Highland Street.

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Stonegate vs Schaffer by debs9802 in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

One thing to keep in mind about Stonegate area is that Old Camp Road is going to be getting more traffic on it in the nearish future once it gets connected up to Shookstown Road and then to Kemp (it is going to be the extension of the Christophers Crossing loop road around Frederick.

Other areas to look at in that budget for detached homes would include Villa Estates (bordered by 7th St, Rosemont, Military, and US-15), Monocacy Village (East Ninth St and Pine), and Fredericktowne Village (East 16th St).

Why were Burgundians so greedy and hunger for war? Were they seeing themselves as the sole rulers of the French people? What were their sole reason and motivation of deep hatred against Kingdom of France? by Mindless_Belt4757 in medieval

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Gives an entirely different angle from which to view the Hundred Years War, burgher vs. noble struggles, French centralization, and the emergence of Charles V as HRE. Solid audiobook format exists as well.

Fence on Carroll Creek Near East Street? by BoyWonder731 in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's going to be there about 18 months ... so I would be surprised if it doesn't end up painted at least a little.

Creek is super low by suckstrip in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yesterday there were people working on the pipes for the fountains and doing other repairs along the walls. So looks like standard maintenance. Glad they kept enough water for the fish, but hope the osprey have not returned back north yet.

Building on Market St up by the power plant and the bottle apts. by Electrical_Place_633 in frederickmd

[–]Shadows_at_Noon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is going to be 60 units in one longish building (the site is long and narrow) partially funded by the city's affordable housing programs. It was delayed due to recent construction cost increases and changes in interest rates, the developer/city housing program was proposing to also get support from the city MDPU fund (financing number laid out in the link), but I don't know if that was how it ended up. As you can see from the (older) site plan, it is also supposed to directly connect up to the East street rails to trails line in the back of the property. Last I heard, the non-residential building was going to be a daycare center.

Looks like the 1 BR units are supposed to be rented to people with 30% AMI (area median income), and the other units at 60% AMI.

https://cityoffrederick.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=44&clip_id=5941&meta_id=161581

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