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Glade Valley Government Health 

Frederick County Health Metrics Continue to Improve

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Residents Cautioned Against Large Gatherings over Holiday Weekend Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced improvements in several key health measures related to COVID-19.  Hospital statistics have significantly improved, with no COVID patients in intensive care for the past week. Emergency medical transports also declined to a single coronavirus patient over the previous eight days. “We have made great progress but we can’t afford to drop our guard over the Fourth of July,” said Executive Gardner. “If your community is putting on a fireworks display, watch the show from your…

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Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Government Services to Be Closed for Independence Day Holiday

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Frederick County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  Services will resume at their regularly scheduled times on Monday, July 6. Additional information regarding the holiday schedule: Animal Control remains closed to the public. For emergency situations, call 301-600-1603 or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/animalcontrol. Board of Elections remains closed to the public. Details: call 301-600-VOTE or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/elections. Department of Social Services remains closed to the public. Details: call 301-600-4555 or visit www.dhs.maryland.gov. Health Department will be closed. Details: Visit Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov or call 301-600-1029. Landfill and the Reichs Ford Road Recycling Center will…

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Government 

County Executive Appoints Steichen as TransIT Director

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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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Community Glade Valley Government 

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

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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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