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City Board/Commission Vacancies
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For more information, contact Pamela Stocksdale at
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Downtown Frederick Partnership
It's what's happening!
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Downtown Frederick Partnership has planned for the 2017 season
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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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Bike to Work Event Open to All!
City Proclaims Day to Support Cycling to Work May 19
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The Mayor will officially proclaim Bike to Work Day for May 19
this year: The annual event, in support of alternatives to automobile
commuting, invites everyone to participate, whether you pedal to work or
not. Details are on the city website, www.cityoffrederick.com.
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News You Can Use
Online Database Tracks Projects' Status
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A
new feature on the City's website offers information
about development projects and their stages in the process. The Planning
Department's Plan Preview Database provides provides citizens with a
new tool to stay up-to-date on the latest development activity pending
in the City.
A map of the City has markers indicting the location of new
projects, project names and descriptions, project number and contact
information for the case planner assigned.
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Parks and Recreation
Lacrosse Interest Sought; Kids to Parks Day, May 20
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Sean
Poulin, recreation supervisor, is seeking feedback for the prospect of
starting an Adult Recreation Lacrosse League. Answer a few questions
found on this Google Form: Click Here for City of Frederick Lacrosse League Interest Survey.
Responses will determine interest, age divisions, male or female
leagues, etc. The Adult League would be for those who want to play, but
haven't had access to the sport since playing in high school/college or
those who currently coach youth but have never played on an organized
team. If interested, please submit the Form by May 12 or contact Sean Poulin directly at 301-600-3846 or spoulin@cityoffrederick.com.
 Kids to Parks™ Day
May 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
This is a national day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust in cooperation with 19 collaborators to
encourage children across the country to explore their neighborhood
parks and discover science, history, nature, and adventure right around
the corner or just across town. The
City Youth Soccer Program will have games throughout the morning in
Baker Park along Fleming Avenue. Wildlife education stations will be set
up along the shared-use path, behind the Edward P. Thomas Memorial
Swimming Pool.
For information, call the Parks Department, 301-600-1492 or online.
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Sustainability News
Compost Week May 7-13
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 Mayor Randy McClement will proclaims May 7-13 Compost Week
in Frederick to coincide with International Compost Awareness Week, to
help educate about compost use and value to a healthy environment.
Composting
is an effective form of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Since
organic materials make up approximately 30 percent of the material going
to landfills, composting is one of the primary methods local
governments have to divert waste from landfills.
The City has compost bins for sale to City residents for $20.
An order form is available on the city website.
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Garden Tour Time Nears
Celebrate Frederick, Garden Club Host May Event
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Photo by Bill Adkins
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Advance tickets are available for the Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour. Celebrate
Frederick and the Garden Club of Frederick invite you to visit nine
public and private gardens in downtown Frederick during this self-guided
tour, 1-5 p.m.,
Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
In addition to the stunning landscapes, visitors are also treated
to live plein air artists in many of the gardens,and a Hospitality
Center, where attendees may find refreshment.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
Classics, Country, Dinosaurs Coming
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Haynes & Seeger come to town
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Pete Seeger: The Storm King
Friday, May 5 | 8:00 p.m.
Folk icon Pete Seeger's stories come to life in a multi-media performance with GRAMMY® award-winner Jeff Haynes.
Tickets from $20
Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live
Saturday, May 13 | 7:00 p.m.
Tour prehistoric Australia, meet an
eye-popping collection of life-like dinosaurs, designed with the help of
professional paleontologists and manned by skilled puppeteers.
Tickets from $26
Flying Dog Film Series: Happy Gilmore
Wednesday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Happy hour begins at 6:30 p.m.
Would-be hockey player turns golf pro; antics ensue as Happy Gilmore tries to win money to pay his grandmother's taxes.
Tickets $5-$7
For information and the rest of the season lineup, visit
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Frederick Police Department News
Cop-Community Activities Coming Up
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58th Frederick Police Academy graduation
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58th Police Academy Graduation
On April 28, the Frederick Police Department held its 58th
Police Academy Graduation at the Weinberg Center. The graduates
consisted of 19 student officers from six different agencies:
Frederick Police Department, 8; Frederick County Sheriff's Office, 4; Washington County Sheriff's Office, 3; Carroll County Sheriff's Office, 2; Annapolis Police Department, 1; Brunswick Police Department,1.
Coffee with a Cop
The Frederick Police Department will be holding Coffee with a Cop at the Department of Aging, 1440 Taney Avenue, on Wednesday, May 17 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Coffee with a Cop is a great opportunity for our community members to
interact with our officers, build relationships, and learn more about
policing and the Frederick Police Department in a casual relaxed
setting. The event is free and open to the public.
Youth Police Academy
There are just a few spots remaining for the 2017 Youth
Police Academy. This year's one-day academy will be offered three
times, June 21-23 at the Frederick Police Department's Training Facility located on Plant Road off Linganore Road.
This 3 ½ hour one-day program gives children ages 7-13 a
close-up look at law enforcement and tools of the trade. There is no
cost for this program.
The Frederick Police Department is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Nextdoor?
Follow to receive departmental updates and news!
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New Appointees Get to Work
Revitalizing Property Use
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Mayor Randy McClement's newly appointed ad hoc Property Revitalization Committee has begun its work to encourage the highest and best use of properties and discourage longterm vacancies.
Find out more about the committee on the Boards and Commission page of the City's website: The committee meets on the the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Municipal Annex, 140 W. Patrick St. The public is encouraged to attend and offer comment.
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Something to Say to the Mayor?
Talk to the Mayor Tuesday, May 23, 2-6 p.m.
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Anyone who would like to have time or conversation with Mayor
McClement has an opportunity to do so every month: He sets aside time on
the fourth Tuesday of each month to meet informally with citizens to
discuss topics or issues of their choice. The next Talk to the Mayor Tuesday will be May 23, from 2-6 p.m.
The
Mayor's office is in City Hall at 101 North Court St. No appointment
is necessary, and meetings occur on a first-come, first-served basis.
For details, contact Pam Stocksdale, office manager, pstocksdale@cityoffrederick.com; 301-600-1184.
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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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