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County reallocates makerspace proceeds to Allegany College of Maryland to restore state funding

Allegany County Board of Commissioners · December 19, 2024
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Summary

The county finalized transfer of the Western Maryland Works makerspace to Allegany College of Maryland and agreed to reallocate $833,186 received from the college to help the school recoup state funding lost after budget cuts; incoming college president David Jones called the deal a 'win-win.'

Allegany County commissioners confirmed the county closed on the transfer of the Western Maryland Works makerspace to Allegany College of Maryland and approved reallocating funds received from the college back to the institution to restore state grant eligibility and budget stability.

County staff reported the college paid $833,186 in connection…

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