Frederick County – News Flash – Page 9

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…

Community Glade Valley Government

County Executive Gardner to Host Virtual Town Hall to Begin Community Conversation on Racial Equity

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Event to Take Place Monday, July 6 at 6 pm To begin a community conversation on racial equity, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner will host a virtual town hall on Monday, July 6. Many are energized for positive change following the March for Justice. People of all ages, races, and backgrounds are united together in a desire to ensure a fair and just community. However, with recent events, including hate-filled graffiti and counter-protestors at a unity rally, the need for a broad conversation is clear. The virtual town hall, which…

Business Glade Valley Government

JumpStart Grants Support Diverse Selection of Small Businesses, Agriculture

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced that 1,179 applications were received for the Frederick County JumpStart grant program. A total of $5 million is being awarded to small businesses and full-time farmers who were impacted by the pandemic. Applications for grants were received from 449 women-owned businesses, 232 minority-owned, and 73 veteran-owned. Applicants who received letters announcing their award have until 5 p.m. Monday, June 22, to complete the final paperwork needed so that the grants can be deposited directly into businesses’ bank accounts. Questions about JumpStart should be directed…