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Education Government 

County’s Director of Governmental Affairs Earns State Honor

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County’s Director of Governmental Affairs, Joy Schaefer, has been selected as the Distinguished School Board Service Award Recipient, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education announced today.  The prestigious award is presented to a board member who made outstanding contributions to public education as a school board member in Maryland. Ms. Schaefer was elected to the Frederick County Board of Education in 2012 and served until 2019, when she stepped down to take on her role in the Office of the County Executive. She was elected as vice president…

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Glade Valley Government 

County Partners with City, Religious Coalition to Offer Emergency Rental Assistance

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Frederick County residents who are behind in their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for an emergency rental assistance program, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced today. The new program is a partnership between Frederick County, the City of Frederick, and the nonprofit Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, with more than $3 million being set aside to help renters. Executive Gardner said, “With state eviction protections expiring in a few weeks, we know many people are at risk of losing their housing. This partnership is a…

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Glade Valley Government Health 

Frederick County Health Metrics Continue to Improve

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Residents Cautioned Against Large Gatherings over Holiday Weekend Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced improvements in several key health measures related to COVID-19.  Hospital statistics have significantly improved, with no COVID patients in intensive care for the past week. Emergency medical transports also declined to a single coronavirus patient over the previous eight days. “We have made great progress but we can’t afford to drop our guard over the Fourth of July,” said Executive Gardner. “If your community is putting on a fireworks display, watch the show from your…

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Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Government Services to Be Closed for Independence Day Holiday

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Frederick County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Services will resume at their regularly scheduled times on Monday, July 6. Additional information regarding the holiday schedule: Animal Control remains closed to the public. For emergency situations, call 301-600-1603 or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/animalcontrol. Board of Elections remains closed to the public. Details: call 301-600-VOTE or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/elections. Department of Social Services remains closed to the public. Details: call 301-600-4555 or visit www.dhs.maryland.gov. Health Department will be closed. Details: Visit Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov or call 301-600-1029. Landfill and the Reichs Ford Road Recycling Center will…

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