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Historical Society donates $10,000 for Flat Iron preservation; police report holiday outreach and recent arrest
Summary
At the council meeting the Mount Airy Historical Society presented a $10,000 donation for Flat Iron preservation (bringing their multi‑year total to $22,722). Police Chief Ginevra reported a notable vehicle‑theft arrest involving a recovered homemade firearm, holiday outreach donations, and upcoming community events.
Members of the Mount Airy Historical Society — Mike Gico, Wayne Evans and Rick Daio — presented a $10,000 check to the council for efforts to preserve the Flat Iron building, bringing the society’s multi‑year contributions to $22,722. Mayor Hauschauer and council members thanked the society for fundraising activities including events around Halloween and ongoing donations.
Chief Ginevra delivered the police report, noting Tractor Supply donated $500 for a hometown-hero event and that donations will support the Carroll Community Foundation Center’s "Shop with a Cop" program. The department reported five lateral applications in recruitment, an entry-level applicant taking an exam, and a slight decrease in calls for service.
Chief Ginevra recounted a notable arrest on Nov. 23 at Domino’s on East Ridgeville Boulevard where officers, with assistance from Carroll and Frederick County deputies and a K‑9 track, recovered a 9‑mm unserialized homemade firearm and arrested a juvenile who was charged as an adult and transported to the county booking center.
The chief reminded residents to use 911 for incidents requiring police response, noted parade and holiday event road closures, and invited volunteers to holiday events such as the Main Street Christmas and a Santa event at the Mount Airy caboose.
