Glade Valley Government 

State Police Enforcement Of Governor’s Executive Orders Continues

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the stay-at-home order.  Those instructions are as follows: Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers.  However, troopers will not make traffic stops simply to ask drivers where they are going to determine if their travel is essential or not. If, in the course of the regular performance of his/her duties, such as…

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Glade Valley Government 

Updated Walkersville Response to COVID-19

A Message from the Burgess After a recent County municipal wide conference call I learned this The majority of Frederick County cases are not sure where or how they became infected. This means that Frederick County has “sustained community spread.” Everyone is at risk for COVID-19, and everyone needs to stay at home and take precautions. Frederick County Health Department https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/ Therefore the Town hall will be closed to the public. This is not meant to instill fear but to stress the importance of following CDC guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html. Please be aware of this mental…

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Glade Valley Government 

Executive Gardner Extends Closures of County Buildings; Essential Services Will Continue

County Executive Jan Gardner announced today that Frederick County buildings remain closed to the public until further notice in response to state and local decisions to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Senior centers, libraries, park buildings and nature centers remain closed. TransIT services are reduced and should only be used for essential needs, such as to reach jobs, grocery stores, or dialysis appointments. TransIT riders should be alert for future service changes.  “The coronavirus is a serious public health emergency.  I urge everyone to stay at home as…

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