Glade Valley Government 

Executive Jan Gardner Announces Legislation to Streamline Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units

County Executive Jan Gardner announced proposed legislation to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units in Frederick County. Co-sponsored by County Council President Bud Otis and Council Member Jessica Fitzwater, the proposal would streamline regulations to make it easier to build what used to be called in-law suites, which are small living spaces within or attached to a home, or stand alone “tiny houses.” The legislation only addresses units that are accessories to existing single-family homes. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are defined as dwelling units that are accessory to or…

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Elections Glade Valley 

Town of Walkersville Elections This September

The Town of Walkersville will hold an election this September. While the whole country sets its sites on the mid-term elections to see which way the country will sway, Walkersville may see big changes in its leadership. The Town’s Burgess and all five Town Commissioners seats will be up for election. Many rumors have swept around town about who will or will not run for re-election, and who may seek a higher office. Currently, Chad Weddle is serving his first term as Burgess. Town Commissioners currently in office are Gary…

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Education Glade Valley News 

School Bus Involved in Collision During WHS Drop-Off

At approximately 7:20 a.m. this morning, a collision between a school bus and another vehicle occurred at the intersection of the Walkersville High and Elementary Schools’ entrance and Woodsboro Pike. School Administration and Emergency Personnel promptly responded to the scene. Representatives of FCPS Department of Transportation School Administration and Emergency Personnel promptly responded to the scene. Representatives of FCPS Department of Transportation quickly followed. At the time of the accident, four individuals were on the bus; including two students, the bus driver, and a bus assistant. At this time, authorities…

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Community Glade Valley 

RIDE-ALL-NIGHT TICKET PRE-SALE for the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival!

The carnival is approaching, and we don’t want you to miss your chance to purchase HALF PRICE Ride-All-Night tickets!

CARNIVAL RIDES SPECIAL
Special “Ride All Night For One Price” to be held 6 pm – 10:30pm
Monday July 2, Wednesday July 4, Thursday July 5

Special Pre-Sale Tickets are $15 Per Person Per Night
(without pre-sale tickets are $30 per person per night)

PRE-SALE HELD AT THE WALKERSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY:
Saturday June 16th 9am-noon
Saturday June 23rd 9am-noon
Monday June 25th 6pm-8pm

Ride All Night Tickets purchased on grounds Ride Night are $30 each.

$15 Pre-Sale Ride Tickets MUST BE Purchased in Advance

TO PURCHASE PRE-SALE RIDE TICKETS BY MAIL, RETURN THE ATTACHED FORM WITH YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE WALKERSVILLE VOL. FIRE CO INC.
Mail Payment to:
Walkersville Vol. Fire Co.
P.O. Box 425
Walkersville, MD 21793

ALL TICKET ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE FIRE COMPANY BEFORE
JUNE 23rd TO ENSURE ORDERS CAN BE FILLED & MAILED BACK BEFORE THE CARNIVAL BEGINS ON July 2nd

WVFC Carnival Grounds located at:
79 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD
www.walkersvillefire.com Facebook: Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company #11

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Elections Glade Valley Government 

Walkersville Election Supervisors Sought

The Town of Walkersville is currently still accepting Letters of Interest for the position of Election Supervisor and alternates.  Alternates are available on election day, September 10, 2018, to assist five Election Supervisors, possibly checking in voters, handing out ballots, monitoring ballot boxes and election booths, as needed. Voting has been extended this year and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., so it will be a long day.

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