Government 

County Executive Appoints Steichen as TransIT Director

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner is pleased to announce the promotion and appointment of Roman Steichen as the Transportation Services Division Director. The County Council unanimously confirmed Mr. Steichen’s appointment on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Mr. Steichen has served as Acting Director since February when former Director Nancy Norris retired.  He came to Frederick County TransIT in 2018 as Deputy Director. In that role, he oversaw contract management, grant and budget administration, and professional staff. He also served as the chief safety officer, ensuring the division met all federal safety standards. “Roman…

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Celebrations Glade Valley Government 

Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd

A note from The Burgess of Walkersville We hope you, as residents of Walkersville, who have been enduring the pandemic, will enjoy the fireworks display sponsored by the Town of Walkersville at 9:30 pm on Friday July 3rd. They will be launched from the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds at 75 West Frederick Street. Food will be served at Company 11 (located on 79 W Frederick Street) between 6 to 9 p.m. and options will include chicken tenders and pizza. In the Activities Building, located on the Carnival Grounds,…

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Community Glade Valley Government 

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

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…

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