Politics & Government
Week in Review: Superintendent Unveils Budget; Water Main Fixed
Here's a roundup of Upper Marlboro's top headlines, in five quick points.
It was certainly an interesting week in Upper Marlboro and its surrounding areas. Not only did the temperature jump from 20-60 degrees in a matter of days, but there was plenty of news to discuss—from a price increase at Starbucks to the cost of flood repairs at the County Administration Building.
In case you missed any headlines, here's what happened in your town.
1. It's going to cost the county to repair flood damage to the County Administration Building. In September, torrential downpours flooded the town and submerged the building's first floor. ().
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2. Temple Hills resident John Holiday Hawkins , but .
3. A broken water main along Hall Road for south Bowie and Upper Marlboro residents. The main was repaired .
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4. On Thursday, the Prince George's County school board approved . The school system will now initiate a bidding process to secure vendors for the projects.
5. Also on Thursday, the county school board quizzed Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. on his $1.61 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2013, which gives local schools more control over their respective budgets. .
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