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City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day
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Carroll Creek Linear Park Update
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To follow the progress on Carroll Creek, visit the DED blog.
Stay tuned for exciting news about the opening of the more fountains and sections on Carroll Creek!
Share your favorite photos of Carroll Creek on Instagram at
#iHEARTcarrollcreek
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To find out what's happening in your City watch City Cable Channel 99!
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The following videos are produced by The City of Frederick's Audio Visual Department for your viewing pleasure.
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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:
Upcoming Events
First Saturday
October 3
3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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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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Get Rid of Bulk Trash Items FREE!
Freecycle Roundup
October 17, 8-2
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 The City's Fall Freecycle Roundup will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 8 am - 2 pm at Hill Street Park, 100 Hill Street. Bring bulk items, recyclables or items to donate!
Limited free pickups are still available. Find out more at Recycle Roundup or call 301-600-1440.
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7th Annual Halloween in Baker Park
October 23rd - One Night Only
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 Each year brings new twists and turns throughout the evening in haunted Baker Park.
"Trunk or Treat" is back by popular demand so bring your empty treat bag or pumpkin.
- Tours - 6:30 PM and run every 10 minutes- each tour last about 55 minutes
- Last tour begins at 8:40 PM
- Rain Date - Thursday, October 26th
- Pre-Registration Required - Call 301-600-1492
- City Resident - $6.00/Non City Resident - $8.00
Bandshell performances, including "Thriller", begin at 6:45 PM and is FREE & open to the public.
Purchase "I Survived Halloween in Baker Park" T-shirts at the Information Booth. For info call 301-600-1492 or email
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2015 Annual Leaf Collection Campaign
October 26 through December 18
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 The City will begin the annual Leaf Collection Campaign on Monday, October 26th and run through Friday, December 18th. Leaves will be collected in ALL areas at least 4 times. City residents may begin to set out leaves for collection on Sunday, October 25th. For more information go to Leaf Collection Campaign.
*Please remember to keep storms drains clear of leaves .For more information, call DPW at 301-600-1440.
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Talk to the Mayor Tuesday
October 27th
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Mayor McClement sets aside time each month to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their choice. The October Talk to the Mayor will be held on the 4th Tuesday, October 27th from 2-6 p.m.
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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Farmers' Markets
Last Carroll Creek Farmers' Market of the Season
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The last Carroll Creek Farmers' Market of this season is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, 12 - 5 p.m. The theme is "Festival and Celebrating Autumn".
For a list of participating vendors, click here.
The Farmers' Market coincides with Downtown Frederick Partnership's First Saturday event "The Harvest". Free hayrides throughout downtown.
The Frederick City Market, Downtown Frederick's Farmers' Market is open for business every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. through October 25th.
Location - North Market Street between 3rd and 4th Streets (old Carmack Jay parking lot)
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City Receives Prestigious Award
Gold Leaf Award
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The City of Frederick has been awarded the prestigious International Society of Arboriculture Gold Leaf Award.
This award, based on the current planting of 50+ acres of streambank
plantings in the City, met the "outstanding landscape beautification
activity" qualification.
The Gold Leaf Award provides an opportunity for the ISA chapters to
recognize individuals, organizations and communities at the local and
regional level for either outstanding Arbor Day activities or for
outstanding landscape beautification activities.
Congratulations to City of Frederick Arborist Tom Rippeon!
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Checking Off the Carroll Creek Bucket ListEast/West Fountain Open
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 The
opening of the East/West Fountain took place on September 17th. With 2
new fountains on Carrol Creek and more to come, there is so much more to
look forward too.
Stay tuned for more exciting events on the Creek.
The City of Frederick launched our Instagram account
(@cityoffrederick) to share all that is beautiful and photo-worthy in
and around our City! To mark the launch, the City is asking Instagram
users to share their favorite photos of Carroll Creek Park using #iHEARTcarrollcreek.
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Free Parking Offer for MARC & MTA Riders
Monthly Pass Holders Only
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In an effort to increase ridership from the downtown station for both
MARC and MTA #515 commuter bus riders, The City of Frederick Parking
Department is offering MARC and MTA riders free parking at the Downtown
Station Parking lot. For more information visit http://bit.ly/1LCwJEC
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News from the Frederick Police Department
Crime & Citizen Contact Survey
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 Frederick Police Department Launch Crime & Citizen Contact Survey
The FPD is asking for your help in accomplishing and furthering their
mission for community satisfaction. Please take a few minutes to answer
questions on the Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey closes November 15th. For more information, contact Lt. Clark Pennington at cpennington@frederickmdpolice.org
COMMUNITY CRIME NOTIFICATION
for ALL AREAS of the CITY
There
has been an increase in thefts from vehicles in the City. The suspects
are gaining access to primarily unsecured vehicles stealing valuables.
Following the tips listed below can help prevent you from becoming a
victim and also assist the Frederick Police in catching the suspects.
Prevention Tips:
- Lock your car doors
- Report any activity you think is suspicious to 301-600-2101
- Remove all valuables and/or keep them out of sight
- Park your vehicle in a well lit area if possible
- Install an alarm system and use it
Neighborhood Advisory Councils (NACs)The
NAC is a forum for residents to become involved in identifying and
recommending changes to improve your neighborhood. Each NAC meets to
discuss issues, concerns, and neighborhood projects.
To find out which NAC you belong to visit Find Your NAC.
NAC meeting schedules can be found here.
Want to be a NAC Coordinator? Contact Michele Bowman at 301-600-2109 or mbowman@frederickmdpolice.org
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
2015 - 2016 Season
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 October Entertainment
10/1 - Gedeon Luke & The People
10/4 - Taps Alive
10/7 - Super Scientific Circus
10/9 & 10 - 72 Film Festival
10/16 - Clifford the Big Red Dog (Live)
10/23 - Regina Cater Southern Comfort
For more information on these shows and more lined up in October, visit http://www.weinbergcenter.org/
Three easy ways to buy tickets!
Phone - 301-600-2828
Online - WeinbergCenter.org- In person - 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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TransIT Expands Services for
East Frederick Shuttle
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TransIT Services of Frederick County expanded service on its East
Frederick Shuttle (formerly East County Shuttle) from two to five days
per week. The expanded route now serves FCC Monroe Center, MVA and
Frederick Municipal Airport in addition to Spring Ridge Senior
Apartments and Spring Ridge Shopping Center. For the full East
Frederick shuttle schedule & more, call 301-600-2065 or visit TransIt.
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Residential Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
October 17, 2015
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The
Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management will sponsor a
Residential Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event on Saturday, October 17th from 8:00 AM - noon at the Public Safety Training Facility located at 5370 Public Training Place. For more details visit event flyer.
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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 Job Opportunities & How to Apply.
Applications and current job descriptions are also available inside City Hall by the security desk on the first floor.
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Volunteers needed - For more information view 
