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Vagrancy Increasing Near Canal Place/Greene Street

November 30th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

The issue of homeless or vagrant loitering along the areas of Greene Street and Canal Place is becoming more serious.  Concerns about vagrants interfering with visitors to Canal Place and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s Polar Express brought several calls to the Dave Norman Show on Wednesday.  Ed Taylor, Jr.  relayed what the Daughters of the American Revolution organization have faced while tending to George Washington’s Headquarters…

WCBC spoke with Mayor Ray Morriss and Allegany County Commissioner Dave Caporale about options in handling the situation, especially at the peak of Christmas tourist season. Mayor Morriss said he had already talked to Commissioner Caporale who says the issue needs to be addressed promptly…