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Posted on: May 26, 2023

End of Highland School Road Temporary Road Closure

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      FREDERICK, Md – The Highland School Road temporary road closure is now over and the bridge deck replacement over Little Catoctin Creek has been completed. Motorists may resume usual route.

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

2023 Frederick County SKYWARN Courses Announced

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FREDERICK, Md. – The Frederick County Division of Emergency Management is pleased to partner with the National Weather Service Office in Sterling, Virginia, to offer two free SKYWARN “Storm Spotter” trainings for res...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

New Traffic Control at Intersection of Crestwood Boulevard and Hannover Drive

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FREDERICK, Md – The Division of Public Works, Traffic and Permit Section, announced that changes to traffic control at the intersection of Crestwood Boulevard and Hannover Drive are planned for June 5, 2023.  Currently, vehicle...

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Frederick County Council Designates First Rural Historic District in the State

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Frederick, Md. – Frederick County established the first locally designated rural historic district in the State of Maryland this week when the Frederick County Council authorized the Peach & Plenty Rural Historic District at their April 4, 2023 meetin...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Frederick County Government Offices Closed on Memorial Day

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Frederick County Government Offices Closed on Memorial Day

FREDERICK, Md – Frederick County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. County offices and services will return to regularly scheduled hours on...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Frederick County Surveys Child Care Providers

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Frederick, Md. – The Frederick County Office for Children and Families invites child care providers, licensed and unlicensed, caring for children who are too young for kindergarten (ages 0-5) to take a brief survey on their wor...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing - Amended Income Tax Rate Brackets

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 Re: Frederick County Amended Income Tax Rate Brackets Ordinance

The County Council (“Council”) of Frederick County, Maryland, will...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

County Unveils New Website Design

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FREDERICK, Md. – Visitors to Frederick County Government’s website will see a new design and improved ease of use. The site, FrederickCountyMD.gov, began rolling out a new look mid-day Tuesday. The entire site should reflect the change by the end of the d...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Frederick County Announces Drone Show for 275th Jubilee

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FREDERICK, MD- The Frederick County 275th Planning Committee announced that they will have an official grand finale to include Frederick County’s first-ever synchronized drone show at their upcoming jubilee on June 10th

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Frederick County to Commemorate 275th Anniversary with Jubilee Celebration

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FREDERICK, MD- Frederick County will celebrate its official founding on June 10 with the 275th Anniversary Jubilee, being held from 3 to 10 p.m. at Utica District Park. The Jubilee will be organized into several activity areas corresponding to the key are...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Frederick County 275th Flag Re-Design Contest Semi-Finalists Selected

Flag Redesign Contest Voting Is Now Open. Vote at FrederickCountyMD.gov/275FlagContest

Public Voting Round Now Open 

FREDERICK, MD- Three semi-finalists have been selected for the 275th Anniversary County flag re-design contest. The three designs will now move forward to a public voting round beginning today, Friday, May 5, and endi...

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

County Calls for Applications for Critical Farms Program

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June 1 Deadline Set

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick Agricultural Land Preservation Program has opened up an application cycle for the Frederick County Critical Farms program. The Critical Farms program assists full-time farmers in purchasing farmland and als...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Frederick County Sustainability Commission Seeks to Recognize Environmental Leaders

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Application Period for Annual Sustainability Awards Now Open

 FREDERICK, Md. –The Frederick County Sustainability Commission is now accepting nominations for its annual Sustainability Awards program, which recognizes individuals and organizations ...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Foxville Deerfield Road Bridge to Be Partially Closed for 3 Months

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FREDERICK, Md. – Foxville Deerfield Road Bridge over Owens Creek will be partially closed between Md. Route 550 and Manahan Road, beginning on or about April 19. The Frederick County Office of Transportation Engineering is working with contractor Concrete...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Stevens Road Bridge to Close for Several Months

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FREDERICK, Md – Stevens Road Bridge over Hunting Creek will be closed for rehabilitation on or about April 3 for approximately 220 calendar days, according to the Division of Public Works; Office of Transportation Engineering.

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