OAKLAND The Oakland Town Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3.

The meeting will be conducted online via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to view the proceedings must email the town hall in advance for the meeting code at townofoak@gmail.com.

On the agenda are a public hearing and final reading of an ordinance that would place restrictions on obstructing sidewalks. There also will be the introduction of an ordinance amending Broadford Park regulations. Linda Costello of the Garrett County Health Department is scheduled to discuss the overdose epidemic.

OAKLAND The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3.

Updates are expected to be heard on the Second Amendment Resolution, as well as from Garrett County Health Officer Robert Stephens on the local COVID-19 situation.

OAKLAND The Mountain Maryland Hemp Alliance will hold its August meeting at the farm of Levi Lantz at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.

MMHA was founded this spring to support those interested in producing, processing and marketing industrial hemp.

McHENRY The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Areas Mini Grant Program is now accepting applications.

The mini-grant program is a one-to-one cash or in-kind matching grant for up to $2,000 designed to provide funding for non-capital projects including innovative exhibits, tours, events, planning and projects which build upon interpretive themes identified in the Heritage Areas Management Plan. These include transportation, man and nature, historic recreation and cultural uniqueness.

We are pleased to once again offer the mini-grant program to the local community, said Kim Folk, Heritage Area and Groups director. These projects will help foster heritage tourism and boost awareness for our residents.

Projects should seek to attract cultural and heritage tourists to the region. Nonprofit organizations and local jurisdictions are eligible. Individuals and businesses with proposals fitting the guidelines may apply in partnership with nonprofit organizations. Applications and guidelines are available online at http://www.garrettheritage.com. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Sept. 30.

An online informational meeting will be held via Zoom from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, for anyone interested in learning more about the program. Registration is required to receive a link for the meeting. Register at bit.ly/3fNBbmA, or contact Folk at kim@garrettchamber.com or 301-387-5238 for more information or to find out how your project fits the criteria.

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