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Downtown Frederick Partnership
It's what's happening!
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Downtown Frederick Partnership has planned for the 2016 holiday season, visit:
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City Board/Commission Vacancies
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Shopping, Dining and the Arts
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Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland.
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Alert Frederick.
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Celebrate Frederick!
Holiday happenings to make memories
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The City of Frederick sparkles with Celebrate Frederick this season:
Check out the Holiday Art Competition, Candlelight Historic House tour, Kris Kringle's procession, gingerbread house making, musical performances and crafts.
Find out more on the Celebrate Frederick website.
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'Tis the Season for Snow
Know what you must do
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Believe it or not, it's that (snow) time of year again! The Department
of Code Enforcement would like to remind you that if
you are the owner or occupant of a property in The City of Frederick, abutting a sidewalk, you are responsible for removing the snow and ice from that sidewalk.
You
have up to 12 hours after the snow stops falling to clear the snow and
ice for a width of 4 feet (or the width of the sidewalk, whichever is
less). This is important for the safety of our residents and visitors.
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is also required by city ordinance, and failure to comply is a
municipal infraction punishable by a fine of $100 - plus the costs of
removal.
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The city's snow plow drivers get briefed on the upcoming season.
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In addition, it is illegal to deposit snow or ice onto the street or
sidewalk. This defeats the efforts of snow plow drivers and causes public safety concerns. Violation is a municipal infraction punishable by a fine of $500 - plus the costs of removing the snow or ice and repairing any damage to city property.
Declared snow emergencies come with their own rules, posted on the city website.
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Leaves Are Leaving: Collection Continues
DPW making final pickups in December
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DPW is still collecting leaves.
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The City of Frederick Department of Public Works'
Leaves will be collected in all areas of the city
several times throughout the collection period, which began in October. After the campaign is over, everyone continues to get twice a month yard waste collection.
For more information regarding yard waste and leaf collection, contact the Department of Public Works at 301-600-1440.
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Celebrate at City Hall with Festival of Lights
December 16
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City Hall's Christmas tree arrives for the season.
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Friends and celebrants of all ages will gather Dec. 16 at the City Hall courtyard for the annual Festival of Lights,
which brings the true spirit of the season alive. Holiday greetings,
carols and an inspirational message are all part of this community
tradition-based event. Attendees participate in the program with a
candle lighting ceremony that fills the City Hall courtyard with
magnificent light.
This year, the festival is presented by Friends Meeting School, a K-12 community devoted to empowering the light within each student to shine brightly.
Music will be provided by the Frederick Children's Chorus, Mayor Randy McClement will welcome the audience, and Jim Racheff is the Master of Ceremonies.
This year's program will also feature guest speaker, Annette Breiling, founder of Friends Meeting School.
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Third Annual Pack a Police Car
Event December 10 to help feed those in need
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10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 10
Monocacy Boulevard Walmart
The Frederick Police Department is inviting the community to help "Pack a
Police Car" with non-perishable food and other needed items in support
of the Community Action Agency.
Items to be collected include:
Non-perishable food, such as: canned vegetables and fruit, soup, crackers, canned meat/fish, condiments, pasta, rice, etc.
Toiletries, personal care items, and cleaning supplies
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
Warm up with 2016-2017
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The Weinberg Center for the Arts' 38th season entertains in holiday style.
* "It's a Wonderful Life" - Dec. 2 - The Frank Capra classic Americana holiday film.
* "Shadows of the 60's- A Holiday Tribute to Motown" - Dec. 3 - Grooves with a musical tribute to legendary stars, including The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations.
* "The Nutcracker" - Dec. 9 - Performed by the Maryland Regional Ballet.
* "A Christmas Carol" - Dec. 15, 16 - The Maryland Ensemble Theatre Fun Company produces this seasonal favorite.
For information on these performances and the rest of the 2016-2017 season lineup, visit the website.
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TGIS: Weekend Parking Is Free!
Shoppers, visitors: Park free in garages or at meters
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Free Holiday parking started Thanksgiving Day.
- Free parking every weekend
From 8 a.m. to 6 a.m., Saturday-Monday, the parking is free at parking meters and garages every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Year's day, Jan. 1.
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Talk to the Mayor Tuesday
December 27, from 2-6 p.m.
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Mayor McClement sets aside time to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their choice during the monthly Talk to the Mayor Tuesday, scheduled for the fourth Tuesday, from 2-6 p.m., in the mayor's office.
No appointment is necessary, and citizens meet with the mayor on a first-come, first-served basis.
Talk to the Mayor Tuesday is next scheduled for Dec. 27.
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Employment Opportunities
The City of Frederick
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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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Municipal Government Works
Local leaders oversee essential service delivery
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| A Tweet by The City of Frederick shared with The Maryland Municipal League. |
The Maryland Municipal League spent November spotlighting and
broadcasting the essential work that municipal governments like
Frederick's do. Municipalities deliver essential services: road and
sewer systems, water service, parking spaces, trash collection, leaf and
snow removal. Mayor Randy McClement and members of the Board of
Aldermen met with the state delegation Nov. 17 to discuss transportation
funding, tax policy and economic development ahead of the upcoming
General Assembly session.
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Sustainability News
Compost bins still available to city residents
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Keeping it sustainable
Inexpensive compost bins are one way The City of Frederick
encourages resource conservation, recycling, and sustainability. Bins
are for sale from the Department of Public Works: $20 plus tax for the bin. The order form is available on the city website.
Information is available from Jenny Willoughby, sustainability manager,
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