5/23 - President Blaine Young of the Frederick Board of County Commissioners offered the following statement with regard to the devastating EF-5 tornado that swept through central Oklahoma on May 20th:
“On behalf of the... Read on...
Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will return to regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 28. See the attached press release for more information and clarifications to the holiday schedule.
To accommodate citizens who wish to comment on the proposal, the commissioners will hold the public hearing starting at 6 pm on Tues, June 25, at the Frederick Community College JBK Theater located at 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Md.
The funding will facilitate the adoption and use of health information technology to support coordinated care between the center and Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The Board of County Commissioners announced that over 200 fees associated with doing business with Frederick County Government have been reduced or eliminated since the board was sworn into office on December 1, 2010.
The Frederick County Ethics Commission issued Opinion 13-02 in response to a complaint against Commissioner Kirby Delauter of the Board of County Commissioners in which it found that there was no conflict of interest violation.
The Board of County Commissioners approved taking the FY2014 Capital Budget and FY2014-2019 Capital Improvement Program to a final vote for adoption on June 6, 2013.
The agency has completed its review of the Frederick County Tier Map adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as well as supplemental information provided from the Division of Community Development.
The Board of County Commissioners met in closed session to consider proposals for the sale of the Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center and the Montevue Assisted Living Facility.
The proposed FY14 budget for Frederick County contains over $36 mil. in funding for those in need, including seniors, TransIT riders, job seekers, persons seeking health services, families & children, those with disabilities and others with special needs.
The Frederick Board of County Commissioners expressed appreciation to residents of all ages that attended and presented comments at a public hearing on May 7 at Urbana High School on the Frederick County Government FY2014 Proposed Operating Budget.
The Frederick Board of County Commissioners announced the departure of Thomas Owens as Director of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services, effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Owens served as Director since February 1, 2010.
Viewers may now tune in from the convenience of a mobile device by visiting www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/fcgtv and clicking on “Watch FCG TV Live.”
The County Commissioners expressed appreciation to the Maryland Board of Public Works for approval of the Rosemont Funding Project which will provide the residents of the Village of Rosemont with a supply of County water at or near current water rates.
The Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources has published information to answer citizen questions about the “Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program.”
The Board of County Commissioners sold General Obligation Public Facilities Bonds in the amount of $31.45 million.
Major municipal rating agencies in New York City affirmed the hard work by the Frederick Board of County Commissioners to adopt a structurally balanced budget in spite of continued economic challenges facing the county.
Frederick County drinking water meets or surpasses standards: Consumer Confidence Reports for 2012 are now available at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/WaterQualityReports.
The latest County Spotlight takes a look at the Frederick County Budget Office.
This year’s Healthy Business Forum takes place June 21, 2013. This FREE event will highlight key action steps for building a successful worksite wellness program and Q&A with expert panelists, including an expert in Health Reform. Register today!
Dog Bites Female in the Hillcrest Area of Frederick
A 17 year old female was bitten by a dog on May 14, 2013 at approximately 12:00 noon in the Hillcrest area in Frederick, MD. The... Read on...
CAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES NEAR MOUNT AIRY, MARYLAND
The Frederick County Health Department received information from the Maryland State Rabies Lab that a cat near Mount Airy has tested positive for... Read on...
To recognize May as Mental Health Month, several local community behavioral health service providers have come together to sponsor a conference highlighting the integration of mental health and substance use disorders treatment and support services.
Dog Bites Person at the Overlook Area in Gambrill State Park near Frederick, Maryland
A person was bitten by a dog on... Read on...
MELANOMA & SKIN CANCER DECTECTON & PREVENTION MONTH
The Frederick County Department of Highways and Transportation announced today that Boyers Mill Road will be under construction at the intersection of Old National Pike.