Stay Informed by Watching City Cable Channel 99 for the latest City news!
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Click on the links below to view the following videos produced by The City of Frederick's Audio Visual Department.
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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
visit:
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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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Sign up for weather, traffic,
and other important alerts and updates at
For video assistance on how to sign up, visit
Alert Frederick.
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Fireworks, Music, Art
Entertainment Sponsored by Celebrate Frederick
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Spectacular tradition:
Frederick's 4th -
An Independence Day Celebration
- Regional and national entertainment
- Family activities
- Dunk a Frederick celebrity
- Race a bath tub in Culler Lake
- Starts at noon, July 4, in Baker Park
Great seats can be found surrounding the swimming pool on Fleming
Avenue, on the Frederick High School lawn and in the Carillon area of
Baker Park.
Summer Fun Continues
The Summer Concert Series Sundays at 7 p.m. in June, July and August, will skip Sunday, July 2, to allow preparations for the July 4 event at the Baker Park Band Shell. The series will resume at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 9, with the Doug Segree Band.
For more information, visit: http://www.celebratefrederick.com/.
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Downtown Hotel at Carroll Creek Update
Historic Preservation Commission Reviews Design
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Art Courtesy of Plamondon Hospitality Partners
Downtown Hotel at Carroll Creek Design
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6 p.m., July 13,
the Historic Preservation Commission will consider the design of the
Downtown Hotel at Carroll Creek: its sustainable growth design features,
its plans to restore the historic trolley building and to fit in with
neighborhood history. The meeting will be in the City Hall boardroom.
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Finance Department News
Utility Customers Have New Online Bill Pay Option
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The Finance Department has worked hard to get a new online
bill payment system up and running for water customers. Starting now,
customers will receive notice with their water bills that they may start
using the new system, if they choose. With the new system, customers
will be able to:
- Pay with credit card -- no convenience fee
- See your balance
- See payment history
- Set up automatic bill pay
To use the new system, go to the website, www.cityoffrederick.com/billpay; you will need your account number, and set up a username and password.
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Parks and Recreation News
Playing Fall Sports? Field Registration Closes July 31
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Registration is open for fall field use, for play Aug. 1 - Nov. 30.
Deadline to register is July 31.
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Weinberg Center for the Arts
Unique Cast in Limited Run of '1776'
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| Declaring Independence |
"1776: The Musical"
Friday, June 30| 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 1| 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 2| 2:00 p.m.
See professional actors and local elected officials and personalities perform together: Presented by Landless Theatre Company, "1776" dramatizes
the days leading up to the signing of our Declaration of Independence,
bringing to life founding figures John and Abigail Adams, Thomas
Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and others. Andrew Baughman will co-direct the
production with wife Melissa Baughman (2015 Helen Hayes Award
Outstanding Director nominee), and appear in the role of John Adams.
For information and future productions, visit
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Sustainability News
City Wins HEAL Award for Healthy Work
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The City of Frederick, already a Healthy Eating Active Living
City, was recognized for achieving Gold Level designation at the
Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference in June.
Champion tree: One of the black birch trees in the City of Frederick Watershed has been designated the largest in the county, and second-largest in the state: Champion Tree.
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Planning Department News
School Construction: Butterfly Lane/McCain Drive Work
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While construction goes on at the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School near the Butterfly Lane/McCain Drive intersection:
- Butterfly Lane will NOT be closed.
Through lanes will be maintained on Butterfly Lane during the
reconstruction work on McCain Drive and the widening on Butterfly Lane.
- McCain Drive will be closed for about four weeks, starting July 5,
between Butterfly Lane and Hillcrest Drive for reconstruction. The
public will be able to access Hillcrest Park, but the road will not be
open to through traffic.
- A traffic signal is scheduled to be installed in August.
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Frederick Police Department News
National Night Out on Calendar for Aug. 1
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Frederick's commitment to community policing will take center stage
when cops and kids and families picnic and play together during the
National Night Out
6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1:
The Frederick Police Department along with community partners will be celebrating National Night Out:
a night of celebration and getting to know your community. Locations:
- Carrollton Park
- Mullinix Park
- Lucas Village Community
- Hill Street Park
The Frederick Police Department is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Nextdoor.
Follow to receive departmental updates and news!
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Frederick Municipal Airport News
2017 Air Race Classic Takes Off
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| The Air Race Classic started June 20 in Frederick. |
In June, Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) again acted as staging and starting point for the ladies flying in the Air Race Classic, cross-country challenge, which started in Frederick June 20 and finished in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 23.
Industry Leadership: Also in June, Airport
Manager Rick Johnson and Assistant Manager Nick Sabo led a panel
discussion about preventive maintenance at the 2017 Maryland Regional
Airports Conference (MRAC) hosted by College Park Airport. The panel,
accompanied by Tipton Airport Manager Michael Wassel, discussed
maintenance philosophies, program management, and best practices for
general aviation airports. Maintaining assets in a safe and serviceable
condition is a top priority at the Frederick Municipal Airport.
You can 'Like' the Frederick Municipal
Airport Facebook page for the latest news, updates, and event information.
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Have Something to Discuss with the Mayor?
'Talk to the Mayor Tuesday'
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Anyone who would like to have time or conversation with Mayor
McClement has an opportunity to do so: He sets aside time on the fourth Tuesday of most months to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their choice. The next Talk to the Mayor Tuesday will be July 25, from 2-6 p.m.
The Mayor's office is in City Hall at 101 N. 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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