Category: Government
Senior Centers to Offer Live Online Classes, Activities
Older adults in Frederick County can stay engaged and connected, even as in-person public gatherings are on hold, through new online offerings from the Frederick County Senior Services Division’s 50+ Community Centers. Beginning Monday, April 20, enhanced virtual lessons and activities will be available from the Virtual 50+ Community Center at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/virtual50. Through the Virtual 50+ Community Center, Frederick County residents can visit museums and other locales via virtual tours, engage in fitness activities, access the latest information on COVID-19, get instructions to make a face mask, pursue stimulating games, as…
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Governor Hogan Orders All Maryland Citizens to Wear Face Coverings in Retail and on Public Transportation
Governor Hogan announced an executive order on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 which requires the wearing of face coverings when inside any retail establishments or when riding any form of public transportation in Maryland. The order also requires all retail locations to require staff to wear face coverings and requires those businesses to put appropriate social distancing measures in place. To give retailers time to make these adjustments, the order will go into effect Saturday, April 18 at 7 a.m. The CDC has issued detailed guidance and instructions regarding homemade cloth…
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Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner Presents Essential Budget with No Tax Increases
In the midst of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today presented a Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget that focuses on the basics – providing essential services to the citizens of Frederick County. The essential budget funds mandates, ensures the ongoing delivery of critical services, and supports county employees who deliver these services to citizens every day, including during this pandemic. The budget is based on existing property and income tax rates with no proposed increases. “Frederick County citizens expect and deserve to live in a…
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Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner to Make Budget Presentation on April 15
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner will present her proposed Fiscal Year 2021 annual operating budget on Wednesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the presentation will be made online. Citizens can watch her presentation on cable channels 19 and 1085 and web streamed at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/FCGTV. For more information, visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/budget or contact Budget Director Kelly Weaver at 301-600-1185 or via e-mail at kweaver@FrederickCountyMD.gov
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