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City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
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Frederick County to Upgrade "Alert Frederick County" Notification System
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*IMPORTANT MESSAGE
FOR EXISTING USERS
On May 6th, Frederick County upgraded the
Alert Frederick County notification system. Existing Alert Frederick
County customers should go to
FrederickCountyAlert and follow the instructions for existing users. You will need to log in and verify your information to complete the upgrade.
All City & County residents are encourage to register for alerts at
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Carroll Creek Park Update
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And the work continues! To see the progress on the Creek, visit the DED blog.
Stay tuned for more exciting news about the four fountains on Carroll Creek!
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To find out what's happening in your City watch City Cable Channel 99!
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for a complete listing of programs on City Cable Channel 99.
The following video was produced by the City's AV Department
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City Board/Commission Vacancies
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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 2015 season
visit:
Alive @ Five
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
5 - 8 PM
Carroll Creek
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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 June 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 details, contact Nikki Bamonti: 301-600-3835 or nbamonti@cityoffrederick.com
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The Department of Public Works has a variety of projects that are in full swing this summer!
City Watershed Area
Improvements to the City owned Watershed area around Fishing Creek
include video surveillance, new signage, routine trail maintenance and
litter patrol. Trail cutting activity or wood removal should be
reported to 301-600-2071 or 800-628-9944. See map of Watershed.
North Side Water Tower - The construction of
the water tower, located on the north side of Hayward Road at the
intersection of Amber Drive, will begin mid-summer 2015 and is slated to
be completed in early November 2016. This City project will also
include the construction of a water transmission main on Amber Drive
from Hayward Road south to Meadowgrove Lane/Valleyside Drive.
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Bike News
Upcoming Bicycling Events and MORE!
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Bike to Work Day 2015 was again a huge success! The City of Frederick had a 45% increase in registrants and a total of 404 riders. View the Bike to Work Day festivities here.
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2015 AOPA Fly In
Saturday, June 6th
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Join the AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) on Saturday, June 6th at Frederick Municipal Airport for the annual AOPA Fly In. A family fun day that is free and open to the public!
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2015 Summer Concert Series Performer Line-Up
June 14th - August 30th
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 Sunday
Evening Concerts in the Baker Park Band Shell have become a tradition
for the young and old. A variety of genres and styles of music bring
something for everyone. Check out the scheduled performers here.
While the concert is free, please consider bringing a canned food item
in lieu of admission to benefit the Frederick County Food Bank.
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Celebrate Frederick on the 4th!
Independence Day Festivities in Baker Park
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Saturday, July 4th from 12:00 noon until dusk Featuring regional and national entertainment, rides, activities, food, bathtub races at Culler Lake and more!
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5th Annual Easels in Frederick
Plein Air Competition
June 19 - June 20
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Thirty award winning, juried artists from 19 states will capture
Frederick County's scenic towns and rural landscapes on canvas. For
more information, visit Easels in Frederick.
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Historic Preservation Awards
2015 Winners
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The following Historic Preservation Award winners were recognized for their exemplary work at the May 1 Public Meeting by Mayor Randy McClement.
Three projects were recognized in the category of "Bricks and Mortar Rehabilitation":
Jeffrey D. Hurwitz & Caroline Gessert - carriage house at 101 East Patrick Street.
Carolyn Greiner and Paul Wade for 24-26 South Court Street.
CAS Engineering for 10 South Bentz Street.
McCaskill Financial was granted the "Stewardship" award for 220 West Patrick Street.
The Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Heritage Garden was the winner in the category of "Community Leadership"
Brian Fisher
received the "Craftsmanship" award for demonstrating an understanding
of and effective professional practice in working with historic
buildings and sites.
McCaskill Financial and the Frederick Preservation Trust both received awards for their "This Place Matters" photographs.
Photographs of the award-winning projects are posted on the HPC's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityoffrederickhpc.
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Local Farmers' Markets Eat Farm Fresh
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June 13 ("It's all about Berries")
August 8 ("Peaches")
October 3 ("Festival and Celebrating Autumn")
Market
goers will be able to stroll along Carroll Creek Linear Park and shop
for anything and everything local that Frederick and surrounding
communities have to offer. The markets will run from 12-5 pm and will feature various speakers and live local musical performances.
For a complete list of Farmers' Markets in the Frederick area, go to Farmers' Markets
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Department of Parks & Recreation
Summer Camps and Activities
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 To find out more about Parks & Recreation Summer Camps and Activities, go to Summer 2015.
Day camps, horseback riding, crafts, swimming, tennis, theater, dance, gymnastics, skateboarding, and more!
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News from the Frederick Police Department
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Seeds of Life Cafe, located at 629 North Market Street, will host the next " Coffee with a Cop" on June 6 from 8-10:00 AM. This free event is a great way to meet your City police officers.
FREE Child ID Kits
The
FPD is pleased to offer free child identification kits and DNA kits to
residents. Instructions are included with each kit which allow parents
to collect DNA sample and fingerprints. To pick up your free kit, stop
by the Frederick Police Department located at 100 West Patrick Street.
Free Bicycle Registration
- Registering your bike helps Police identify and return bicycles to
their rightful owners. Please join with FPD by registering your bike.
It's free and helps both you and the community.
Youth Police Academy
This free program gives youth ages 7-12 and ages 13+ an
up-close look at Law Enforcement and the tools of the trade. Pre-registration is required. Contact Michele Bowman at mbowman@frederickMDpolice.org or call 301-600-209.
Police Auxiliary Volunteers Needed! Click here for information.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
Upcoming Events
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Alert Frederick County
Emergency Notification System
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Sign up for weather, traffic, and other important notices and updates at
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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, visit
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Treat yourself to local farm fresh produce and more! Visit one of the local Farmers' Markets. 
