Glade Valley Government 

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

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

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 

Walkersville Town Meeting – July 8, 2020

The Town of Walkersville will hold a Town Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Town Hall. The meeting will be restricted to the first fifteen citizens to arrive. Otherwise, the meeting will be streamed on Facebook Live for everyone to watch.  7:30 PM – Call to Order – Burgess Chad Weddle Pledge of Allegiance Prayer  Approval of the Town Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2020 ORDER OF BUSINESS: Reappoint Michael Kuster to Planning Commission Swear in Planning Commission and Board of Appeals Appointees Report on July…

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Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Government Services to Be Closed for Independence Day Holiday

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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