The City of Frederick's December 2014 E-Newsletter is
posted below. If you have any questions or suggestions direct them to
Susan Harding, the Public Information Coordinator, and author of the
newsletter: susan@cityoffrederick.com. The topics for this month's
newsletter are shown below and the articles follow. See the archives for
other issues.
- Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays
- Christmas Tree Drop Off Sites
- Tips for Curbside Recycling in Winter
- FCAA Accepts a Wide Range of Donations
- Dill Avenue/Rosemont Avenue Water Line Replacement Project
- Parks & Recreation Department
- Holiday Events
- The Holidays in Historic Frederick Magic in the Air
- Weinberg Center 2014-2015 Season
- Free Holiday Parking in Downtown
- 515 Commuter Bus - Weekday Service
- Frederick Police News
- Winter Preparedness Information
- Carroll Creek Park Update East of East Street
- Alert Frederick County Emergency Notification System - Weather Alerts, Traffic Alerts
- Employment Opportunities
E-News from The City of Frederick
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City Government Offices Closed
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City Government Offices will be closed for the following holidays:
Christmas Holiday
Thursday
December 25th
Friday
December 26th
New Year's Day
Thursday
Jan. 1, 2015
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Channel 99 Productions
For your viewing pleasure! In-house productions by The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department
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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
12/6, 12/13, 12/20
"Eat,Drink, & Be Merry"
3:00 - 9:00 PM
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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 next "Talk with the Mayor Tuesday" will be held on December 23rd.
The
Mayor's office is located in City Hall at 101 North Court St. No
appointment is necessary and citizens meet with the Mayor on a first
come; first serve basis.
For more information, contact Nikki Bamonti at 301-600-3835 or email nbamonti@cityoffrederick.com
"I have been very
pleased with the wide range of topics brought to the table during the
Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays. Talking with residents in a casual
atmosphere, hearing their questions and concerns and having the
opportunity to address these items directly is exactly what I had in
mind for these open door events." - Mayor Randy McClement.
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Christmas Tree Drop Off Sites
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The City of Frederick Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling Program
begins Monday, December 29, 2014 and continues through Saturday, January
31, 2015.
To find out where to take your holiday greens, visit Christmas Tree Recycling.
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Tips for Curbside Recycling in Winter
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Winter weather could affect curbside recycling service. Knowing when to
set your blue cart out is easy - there is an free app for that and
more! Download the free app at My Waste.
To learn more about recycling, visit www.learnmorerecyclebetter.org
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FCAA Accepts a Wide Range of Donations
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 The Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) accepts a wide range of donations
including monetary donations which are tax-deductible. For more
information about making a donation, please contact Sarah McAleavy,
Coordinator, at 301-600-6263 or smcaleavy@cityoffrederick.com.
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Dill Avenue/Rosemont Avenue Water Line Replacement Project
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 The
City of Frederick Department of Public Works will be installing two new
sections of the main water line along Rosemont Avenue from College
Avenue to Fairview Avenue. Once the project is completed, the area will
be milled and overlaid. This project is expected to be completed in the
Fall of 2015. For more information, contact Keith Brown, Assistant
Deputy Director of Operations at 301-600-1182 or email keith@cityoffrederick.com.
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The Parks & Recreation Department
Holiday Events
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The Parks & Recreation Department offers Holiday Weekend Carriage
Rides, Cookies & Carriage Holiday Light Tour, a Gingerbread House
Making Class and more.
For more information on these events, visit Winter Brochure and scroll down to page 4.
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The Holidays in Historic Frederick
Magic in the Air
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Weinberg Center 2014-2015 Season
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Tickets are now on sale for the Weinberg Center for the Arts 2014-15
Season. This includes season events as well as The Frederick Speakers
Series, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra season subscription and Flying Dog
Movies. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Weinberg
Center 2014-15 Season. Hint - Tickets and vouchers make great stocking stuffers!
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Free Holiday Parking in Downtown
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 The City of Frederick Parking Department is pleased to announce FREE Holiday Parking in Downtown Frederick on the following days:
- Every Weekend (from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day)
- Saturdays and Sundays from 8am Saturday to 6am Monday in all 5 City
parking garages and at parking meters - normal rates apply after 6am on
Mondays.
- For a list of parking garages visit, parking.
- For a map of handicap accessible parking locations in the City parking garages, visit handicap parking.
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515 Commuter Bus - Weekday Service
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Your Ride is Here!
515 Commuter Bus from Frederick/Urbana to Shady Grove/Rock Spring Business Park
Weekday Service from 4:20 AM to 7:37 PM
Express
service via I-70 and I-270 to Downtown Frederick MARC Station, Monocacy
MARC Station, Urbana P&R, Shady Grove Metro, Rock Spring Business
Park.
For more information visit commuter bus or call Eyre Bus Service Inc. at 1-800-321-3973.
MTA Maryland - 1-866-RIDE-MTA
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Frederick Police News
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56th Frederick Police Academy
The
56th Frederick Police Training Academy commenced on November 17th at
the Charles V. Main Training Center beginning a 7 month long course of
study and practical application. The 22 students will receive intensive
training in a variety of areas. Graduation is scheduled for June 26,
2015.
Drug Collection Unit
Do
you have outdated prescription drugs, old over the counter medicines,
Rx's that are no longer needed? Please do not flush the drugs down the
toilet. Frederick City now has a permanent MedReturn Drug Collection
Unit. For more information visit FPD MedReturn.
2015 Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) calendar.
For more information about your NAC, contact Michele Bowman at mbowman@frederickmdpolice.org or call 301-600-2091.
Be Smart-Be Safe this holiday season. Share these Holiday Shopping Safety Tips with family and friends.
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Carroll Creek Park Update
East of East Street
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Dirt is moving at the far east end of Carroll Creek. Construction
equipment, materials and crews are turning their attention to this side
of Carroll Creek as a part of the Phase II construction. For more great
pictures of the progress, visit our blog.
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Alert Frederick County
Emergency Notification System
Weather Alerts, Traffic Alerts & More
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 Sign up for weather, traffic, and other specific notices and updates at Alert Frederick County Emergency Alert Notification Center.
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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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Rediscover the wonder of the holidays in Downtown Frederick. For
information on the Festival of Lights, Candlelight House Tour, and more,
visit 
The Department of Public Works would like to assist you in preparing for winter weather. 