The Monday Roundup

Developers in Anne Arundel County are going to be paying a little extra for new projects.

The Capital is reporting that the rates to hook into the county’s public water and sewer system will increase by $1,300 when the new fiscal year begins July 1. In total, developers will have to pay $12,800 per unit to hook into public utilities.

The fees will cover expenses the county is incurring for adding capacity to its water and wastewater treatment plants.

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Are New Businesses Headed to Main Street?

After businesses over the last year, Main Street is looking for some fresh vendors as new businesses are coming to Laurel.

According to the Laurel Leader, Lamia, a pizza and Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, will take the spot vacated by Pal Jack's Pizza in December. The owner has applied for a use and occupancy permit and the restaurant is expected to open soon.

Nisha Food will take the place of High's Dairy Store which recently closed. Nisha will operate as a convenience store, selling many of the same goods offered at High's.

Weather Snags Momentum of Annual Bike Parade

Did the recent heat wave put a drag on the pedals' of Laurel's annual bike parade?

The Gazette is reporting that the event, which happened two Friday June 10, usually features bike decorating and a parade on Montgomery Street only mustered 40 attendees, down from the usual 75.

City officials blamed the drop in attendance on the recent heat eave and thunderstorms.

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