Education Elections Glade Valley 

Vigliotti Announces Bid for Board of Education

Angie Vigliotti is making her mark in the upcoming Frederick County Public Schools Board of Education election. As a dedicated advocate for teachers, students, and staff, she is determined to create a safe and equitable educational environment. With her expertise in special education, Vigliotti aims to be a strong voice for families and caregivers in Frederick County. Vigliotti’s commitment to the community is evident through her involvement in various initiatives. She serves as a service provider for disabled students and volunteers as a legislative reviewer for the Alliance Against Seclusion…

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Community Education Glade Valley 

Charlie Nicodemus’ Legacy Continues Through New Fund to Benefit Walkersville Youth

The Charles A. Nicodemus Youth Fund has been created with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Mr. Nicodemus passed away in 2022 at the age of 93. Affectionately known as “Charlie Nic,” he was a well-known Frederick County philanthropist, businessman, and lifelong resident of Walkersville.  Established through The Charles A. Nicodemus Trust, the fund continues Charlie’s legacy of giving by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations that offer youth programs in Walkersville.   Charlie Nicodemus was a founding donor of the Community Foundation and was the only person to serve as…

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Education Glade Valley Government 

School Construction Projects Accelerated, New Libraries…Funded in Preliminary Capital Budget

Emphasizing that every student deserves a seat in a classroom, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today unveiled plans for a record nine school construction projects in the upcoming fiscal year. Her preliminary capital budget also funds three new library branches, the purchase of body cameras for deputies, several parks projects, fire stations, technology upgrades, roads, and the construction of a new medical unit for the Adult Detention Center.   “I am proud of the significant investment this capital budget makes to support our schools, roads, libraries, parks, and more,” Executive Gardner…

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