Government 

Gardner Addresses School Overcrowding, Public Safety Needs and More in Preliminary Capital Budget

County Executive Jan Gardner today shared highlights of the preliminary draft Frederick County Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The budget is based on no tax rate increases. She shared good news about school construction, libraries, parks, fire stations, roads and many other projects, and encouraged the community to attend the March 15 public hearing to share their priorities. “Preparing and presenting the county budget is the most important responsibility I have as County Executive and the most significant task we do together as a community,” commented Executive Gardner. “How and where we spend our…

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Business Government 

Frederick County Leadership Committed to Assisting Toys R Us Employees Affected By Closures

Toys R Us announced yesterday plans to close or sell all of its U.S. stores as it struggles through the bankruptcy process and increasing competition nationwide. The company employed 355 people at the height of the past holiday season in Frederick County, including 320 at their distribution center on Geoffrey Way and 35 at their retail store on W. Patrick Street in the City of Frederick. Frederick County Workforce Services is ready to respond with their rapid response team dedicated to assisting employees affected by layoffs. “We’ve reached out to the leadership at both…

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Glade Valley Government 

Veterans Bus Trip

The Town of Walkersville invites Veterans and guests on a bus trip to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The bus trip will visit the Vietnam War Memorial and other war memorials. The bus will leave from the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Seats must be reserved by April 17, 2018. You can reserve your seat by contacting Town Commissioner Donald Schildt at 301-788-1056 or calling Walkersville Town Hall at 301-845-4500.

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