Kroger, Ocado Select Frederick County For New High-Tech Fulfillment Center
Grocery partnership will create hundreds of new jobs at former Toys “R” Us facility
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Frederick County Rural Legacy Program Receives $1.26 Million State Grant
The Maryland Board of Public Works today approved the FY2020 Rural Legacy Program grants, including $1.259 million for Frederick County’s Mid-Maryland Frederick-Carrollton Manor Rural Legacy Area. Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program provides the focus and funding necessary to protect and preserve large, contiguous tracts of rich land from sprawl development. The program preserves large tracts of agricultural and forested lands by partnering with local governments and private land trust sponsors across the state who work with willing property owners to acquire conservation easements. The Maryland legislature appropriated approximately $18.85 million for…
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County Executive Gardner Presents 2019 Annual Report & Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, County Executive Jan Gardner presented an Annual Report for 2019 on the accomplishments of Frederick County Government, emphasizing many achievements in the areas of education, jobs, seniors, community needs and growth. “The annual report outlines a lot of good things happening in Frederick County,” said Executive Gardner. “One of the biggest accomplishments of the past year was the adoption of Livable Frederick, a unique and innovative master plan for the future of our county.” The county’s AAA bond rating has resulted in a bond sale…
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Frederick County Highway Operations Prepares for Winter
Crews are trained and skilled in snow removal With unseasonably cold temperatures in Frederick County, the Division of Public Works (DPW), Office of Highway Operations, is prepared to help keep roads cleared should a winter storm affect the area. The top priority is keeping drivers safe and maintaining accessibility to Frederick County’s 2,638 miles (1,319 miles centerline) of roadway. Winter Preparation Highway Operations staff began winter preparations in October by hosting the annual “Snow Roadeo” event. This training event helped the drivers sharpen their skills and prepared them for the…
Read MoreFrederick County Government Offices Will Be Closed for Veterans Day
Frederick County Government administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Offices will return to regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Clarifications to the schedule: Animal Control Center will be closed. Details: 301-600-1546 or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/animalcontrol. Board of Elections, Health Department and Department of Social Services will be closed. Landfill and the Reichs Ford Road Recycling Center will be closed and all recycling collections for the week will shift one day later than the normal schedule. Details: Office of Recycling at…
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