Explore the ongoing issues surrounding the controversial biodiesel refinery project on Adkins Road. Articles cover legal challenges (including appeals court rulings), environmental and health hazard concerns raised by residents, conflicts of interest, zoning disputes, and the role of state versus local government control.
Biorefinery
Published 2 weeks ago
Open Agenda TV S3 E25 County Executive Addresses Smelly Issues
A waste-to-energy conversion project for which the County Executive was recently forced to withdraw support after it was discovered that her administration was spreading misinformation, hiding important facts from the public, and failed to conduct th...
Published 2 weeks ago
Open Agenda TV S3 E24 Waste to Energy Projects or Bio Refineries?
Would you want a bio-refinery in your neighborhood? County Councilman Dave Ennis joins us on Part 1 (S3 E24) of this special two-part OPEN AGENDA series about industrial waste-to-energy conversion projects that are causing deep concerns among Wicomic...
March 12, 2026
Open Agenda TV: S3 E16 Families Over Refineries Victory
Every now and then justice prevails. On the March 14th episode of OPEN AGENDA (S3 E16) we bring you good news of the Circuit Court ruling against the bio-refinery operation on Hickory Mill Rd. Rajneesh Kathuria, owner of Kathuria Farms, LLC, construc...
August 12, 2025
Open Agenda TV: S2 E33 Citizens Fighting Government, Biodiesel Refinery Appeal Update
On the Wednesday 8/13/25 installment of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E33) we bring you up-to-date on the biodiesel refinery being forced upon residents of the Canterbury neighborhood on Adkins Rd. Although the County's Planning & Zoning Commission and Board...
April 7, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E13 Free Government Giftcards and Financial Audits with Mike Lankford
Don't miss the latest episode of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E13). This week we report on the Bio-Refinery Boondoggle, Belated Budget Audit, Revenue Cap Wrangling, Dubious Gift Card Distributions, and the Downtown Density Dilemma. Tune in and be informed.
March 31, 2025
Open Agenda TV : S2 E12 Editor of The Bury Post Colin McEvers
Will the County Executive take the axe to your property tax? On this week's Open Agenda (S2 E12) learn about the Executive's intention to bust the revenue cap and how it will cost you more money. In addition, we discuss the possible outcomes of the B...
March 7, 2025
Open Agenda S2 E10 Biorefinery and Appellate Court Ruling
The biggest story of the year is featured on this week’s OPEN AGENDA (S2 Ep10). The Court of Appeals just ruled against the County Executive, exposing malfeasance, misappropriations and malice. Also, you won’t want to miss compelling interviews with...