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Channel 99 Productions
For your viewing pleasure!
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No more digging for change to feed the meters in Downtown Frederick.
Now you can pay for parking using your smartphone!
Visit : Parkmobile
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61st Administration
of The City of Frederick
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Downtown Frederick Partnership
It's what's happening!
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To find out what the
Downtown Frederick Partnership has planned for the 2014 season
visit:
Fun in Downtown |
Shopping, Dining and the Arts
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Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland.
For more information visit
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"Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays"
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Mayor McClement has set aside the 4th Tuesday of each month from 2-6 p.m.
to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their
choice. The Mayor's office is located in City Hall at 101 North Court
St. No appointment is necessary and citizens are met with on a first
come; first serve basis. The next "Talk to the Mayor Tuesday" will be September 23rd from 2-6 p.m.
For more information, contact Nikki Bamonti at 301-600-3835 or email.
"I
believe the best way for citizens to communicate with their local
government is face to face. Anyone is welcome to come to City Hall, pull
up a chair in my office and tell me what's on your mind" - Mayor Randy McClement.
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In The Street - September 13th
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 A day full of family fun !
Market Street Mile - 8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
(one-mile run for youth, men, women)
In The Street- 11:00 AM - 5:00 p.m. (All Events take place on Market Street from Carroll Creek to 7th St.)
Up The Creek- 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Carroll Creek Amphitheater- cover charge $5; must be over 21)
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Community Flea Market on September 20th
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 Join the William Talley Fitness Center as they host their annual Community Flea Market.
Saturday, September 20th - rain or shine
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ( Sellers arrive as early as 6:00 a.m.) in the Key's Stadium upper parking lot.
*Rent a space for $25 (prepay only)
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Frederick's Farmers' Market Festival - October 4th
Everything and Anything Local!
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 The City of Frederick Parks & Recreation Department will host Frederick's Farmers Market Festival on Saturday, October 4th, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
along Carroll Creek Linear Park. Farm fresh items, produce, homemade
& handmade goods, crafts, local beers & wines, local bands
performing.
Vendor applications available by visiting vendor.
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Freecycle Roundup
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 Freecycle Roundup - Saturday, October 4th, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. @ 531 Highland Street. Call 301-600-1440 or 301-600-1680.
Charitable organizations will be on site to take donations of charitable items.
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UMD Partners with City
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The University of Maryland's National Center for Smart Growth is
partnering with the City in a new initiative called the Partners for
Action Learning in Sustainability (PALS).
The official kick-off for PALS will be Wednesday, September 24th at 3:00 p.m.
in the Boardroom of City Hall during the Workshop meeting. The public
will have the opportunity to hear from UMD representatives and elected
officials. The meeting is open to the public. Visit PALS and Frederick for more information.
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Tree Identification Program Planned for Citizens
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Frederick
City residents are invited to participate in tree identification and
inventory training sessions, the first stage of a larger urban tree
canopy inventory for the City. Tree identification training will begin Wednesday, September 17th. For more information visit Tree Identification. Residents can register via email to Jenny Willoughby, Sustainability Manager for The City of Frederick
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DPW Projects in the Works
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The Department of Public Works would like residents to be aware of the
following upcoming projects in September. For more information call DPW
at 301-600-1440.
Water main replacements are scheduled for:
- Dill Ave. from N. Bentz St. to Upper College Terr.
- Rosemont Ave. from Upper College Terr. to W. 2nd St.
- Canberra Ct., Manor Ct., Loganberry Ct., Birmingham Ct., Evergreen Ct.
- Streets will also be milled & over laid.
Road Work - Milling and Overlay
- Wilson Place from Rosemont Ave. to 7th St.
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Frederick Municipal Airport
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There
is a lot going on at the Frederick Municipal Airport. Progress is
continuing on a primary runway extension project. Assistance through
grant funding made available by the Maryland Aviation Administration and
Federal Aviation Administration has made this project possible.
Fly-in Scheduled - Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) 75th Anniversary Fly-In will be held on Saturday, October 4th. Over 400 aircraft are expected. Free & open to the public. For more information visit AOPA.
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New Treadmills & Ellipticals at Rec Center
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The William Talley Fitness Center is pleased to announce the arrival of
5 new Matrix treadmills and 3 new Matrix ellipticals. All are
equipment with iPod docks and operate with touch screens.
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Carroll Creek Park Update
More exciting news!
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Improvements and construction continue at many locations along Carroll
Creek Park including in between East Street and the Delaplaine Visual
Arts Center on Carroll Street. To see the latest photos and learn about
the impending fountain, visit our blog.
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Parks & Recreation
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For information on the fall programs and activities at the Recreation Center, visit the new 2014 Fall Programs brochure. 
Bring out your inner kid! Adult volunteers or groups of volunteers needed for the 6th Annual
Halloween in Baker Park.
Friday, 10.24/ Rain Date,10.29. Characters, costume/makeup helpers, set
up and take down props, line monitors. Donations of materials for props
also needed. Email Nancy Adkins or call 301-600-6238 by September 15th.
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Shop & Park Program
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Some commercial businesses in Downtown Frederick have purchased "Shop
& Park" passes for customers visiting their establishments. The
passes can be used in exchange for hourly parking in all City parking
garages.
Parking Department's FAQ.
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iSpires App for Citizens
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This
app allows citizens to quickly send messages to the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen, report code enforcement complaints, potholes and other
problems in the City.
"iSpires" is free and available for download on the City website
and also can be downloaded from Google Play Store for Android phones or
from Apple iTunes App Store for iPhones by searching "iSpires".  
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Put it away - Uncar for a Day
September 22nd
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CAR FREE DAY - Monday, September 22nd.
All TransIt Connector and Shuttle Routes will be free of charge to
encourage residents to walk, bike, or use public transportation. For
more information, call 301-600-2065 or visit TransIt.
TransIt,
in cooperation with Commuter Connections, hopes to sign up 10,000
registrants to put 20,000 feet on the street! To register for free
prizes, visit carfreeday.
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12th Annual Great Places to Work Awards
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On
August 5, 2014, the 12th annual Frederick County Best Places to Work
Awards event recognized local businesses for their workforce and family
friendly practices. The event honors the top companies in the area
while also bringing attention to the quality of life opportunities
employees have in Frederick. Congratulations to the recipients of the Frederick County Great Places to Work Awards.
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News from the Frederick Police Department
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 Report a Crime - 9-1-1 Brochure Available . To access the Frederick Police Department's new 9-1-1 brochure click here. You will find everything you need to know to report a possible crime.
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Alert Frederick County
Emergency Notification System
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ALERT Frederick County is an emergency notification system that allows
local officials to contact you whether you are home or on the go.
Customize your account to receive alerts about emergencies that may
affect home, work, school, or other areas within Frederick County.
Register how you want to be alerted - cell, work and home phones, text
message, e-mail and more. Sign up at Citizen Alert.
Hurricane
season is here. To prepare for a hurricane or any disaster, be
prepared! Disaster can strike at quickly and without warning. It can
force you to evacuate your neighborhood or have you shelter in place.
What would you do if your electric, water, gas, or telephone service was
cut off? For more information, visit BE READY.
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U.S. Army Gold Star Lapel Pins
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Gold Star Pins worn by surviving military family members represents the
service and sacrifice of fallen service members. From WWI to the
present, including service members who lost their lives while assigned
to a Reserve or National Guard unit in a drill status, eligible
survivors can apply for the Gold Star lapel pin by visiting Gold Star Pins application.
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The City of Frederick values diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. For information on employment with The City of Frederick, visit the following links: Job Opportunities
& How to Apply
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