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Thursday, September 2, 2010

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September 1, 2010

9/2 Thurs - County Commissioners' Meeting to Feature "State of the County" Report

Board President Jan Gardner will make a presentation on the "State of the County." Watch the meeting live on FCG TV, cable channel 19, or visit the webcasting page [Link to agenda . . .]
September 2, 2010

Governor Declares State of Emergency in Maryland

In preparation for the onset of Hurricane Earl, Governor Martin O’Malley signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in Maryland as of September 1. [Link to declaration . . .]
September 1, 2010

County Completes 95 Percent of Strategic Plan Set By Commissioners

Over the past four years, the Frederick Board of County Commissioners has worked with Frederick County Government staff to complete 95 percent of the Board's ambitious Strategic Plan goals established in the beginning of their term. [Link to press release . . .]
August 12, 2010

Early Voting - Registered Voters Can Vote In Person Before Election Day

The new voting process for the Primary and General Elections resulted from voter approval in 2008 of a constitutional amendment that requires early voting in Maryland starting with the 2010 elections. [Link to Press Release . . .]
August 25, 2010

County Commissioners Receive First Frederick County Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Conducted by the Office of Environmental Sustainability, the inventory is an accounting of emissions attributed to human activities such as fossil fuel consumption, electricity use and waste disposal. [Link to press release . . .]
August 11, 2010

Sheriff's Office Now Using Facebook to Communicate with Citizens

In addition to press releases and website updates, the Sheriff's Office will use social media as an additional way to get information out in a quick and easy manner. Follow “Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, MD” to get timely information on Facebook. [Link to press release . . .]
August 9, 2010

Candidates' Information Briefing Available on Webcasting

Hear updates from County officials about issues facing local government and listen as the candidates participate in a question & answer session. [Link to briefing & agenda . . .]
June 11, 2010

Visit us on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter!

Participate in our social media sites to be better informed about meetings, special programs, emergency notifications, inclement weather and other timely information (www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/facebook & www.twitter.com/FrederickCoMD).

Department of Aging

3 Stories
August 25, 2010

Seniors Get Connected With The Past

Seniors will have an opportunity to get connected with the past as Renfrew Museum offers a hands-on experience to examine and discuss artifacts from the museum collection with curator, Bob North. The Traveling Trunk and Lunc...

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Informational flyer
August 19, 2010

Getting Things in Order - Before and After

On Sept. 29, the Frederick Senior Center will be offering a dinner program, “Getting Things in Order - Before and After”. David Wingate, Elder Law Attorney, and Bill Buehrer, Stauffers Funeral Home will be the guest speakers....

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July 20, 2010

Fall 2010 Day Trips!

Please call 301-600-7020 to find out more about the Department's Fall 2010 day trips and check out this flyer for trips, dates and times:

Additional information...

FCG TV

4 Stories
August 31, 2010

Check Out the Latest "Cooking Show" on FCG TV

FCG TV has just completed a new epidsode of the Parks & Recreation Cooking Show. The latest show features an Italian recipe, "Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Pancetta & Mushrooms. LInk to Video...
August 20, 2010

New "Bookends" featuring Music on the Terrace 2010 now airing on FCG TV

Learn more about the bands and activities taking place at this year's Music on the Terrace at the C. Burr Artz Public Library. Additional info...
August 11, 2010

County Website Lists FCG TV Meeting & Event Replay Schedule

FCG TV rebroadcasts many county meetings, special events and programs throughout each month. [Link to the replay schedule . . .]
June 24, 2010

"Inside Frederick County" Takes a Look at Early Voting

Learn more about the opportunity to vote early in this year's elections with a new voting system in Maryland. Additional info...

Fire & Rescue Services

2 Stories
August 31, 2010

Open Burn Ban Lifted Effective September 1, 2010

An open burning permit is required through the Frederick County Health Department for all open burning. Violation of the open burning regulations or open burning without a permit is subject to a fine of up to $500 under the ...

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August 20, 2010

Sprinkler Systems Make a Difference In Frederick County

Although the fire and rescue community has known for quite some time that sprinkler systems coupled with properly installed and maintained smoke alarms save lives and property, here is some information directly related to Fre...

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Health Department

2 Stories
August 30, 2010

Second Meeting to Address Cancer Cluster Concerns Scheduled for Sept. 2

A second meeting to address concerns about possible cancer clusters in Frederick County is scheduled for Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 pm in the first floor hearing room of Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, MD. Additional info...
September 2, 2010

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 23 million people of every age, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status needed treatment for substance dependence or abuse in the United States in 2008. Additional info...

Highway Operations

2 Stories
August 5, 2010

County to Close Bullfrog Road Bridge at Monocacy River

The Frederick County Department of Construction Management and Inspection will be closing Bullfrog Road at the bridge on August 9, 2010. Additional info...
August 5, 2010

County to Close Coppermine Road for Pipe Replacement

The Frederick County Office of Highway Operations announced that Coppermine Road will be closed on August 9, 2010. Additional info...

Recycling

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September 2, 2010

Labor Day Holiday Affects Curbside Recycling

There will be no curbside recycling collection on Monday, 9/6/2010 and all collections for that week will shift one day later than their normal collection day (with the last collections for the week taking place on Saturday 9...

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