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Government 

Executive Gardner Reintroduces Initiatives to Protect Forest Cover, Environmental and Historic Resources

Frederick County - News Flash

County Executive Jan Gardner today reintroduced two initiatives to protect Frederick County’s forests, environmental resources, and historic and cultural assets. The first legislative initiative strengthens the County’s Forest Resource Ordinance to protect existing forest and ensure no net loss of forest as the result of new development.  The second proposal amends the county zoning ordinance to require consideration and protection of forest, environmentally sensitive areas, and historic assets before a property can be rezoned. Both bills were introduced to the County Council in March. Before the legislation could be approved,…

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Glade Valley Government 

Changes to Alert FC

Frederick County - News Flash

As of June 1, 2020, Frederick County’s emergency text alert service will change how it delivers long messages. Longer text messages will no longer be received in their entirety or across multiple text messages. Instead, a text will include a web link to the entire message. The change is a result of new formatting from Everbridge, the vendor who provides the Division of Emergency Management’s AlertFC service. Users of AlertFC may find receiving messages through the mobile Everbridge app provides a better message experience. The benefits of using the app…

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Glade Valley Government 

Temporary Outdoor Seating Application Now Available

Frederick County - News Flash

The Frederick County Division of Planning & Permitting is pleased to announced the Temporary Outdoor Seating Application for Restaurants and Food Service Establishments is now live. Included in the application is the State of Maryland guidelines for Best Practices for Businesses to Reopen Restaurants. For additional information, visit https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/7974/Permits-and-Inspections. Applications may be submitted electronically via email to Ashlye Bonomo, Manager of Permitting Services at ABonomo@FrederickCountyMD.gov. Further questions may be directed to the Department of Permits & Inspections at 301-600-3463.

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Elections Glade Valley Government 

Voter Registration Deadline TODAY

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County residents who wish to register to vote in the June 2, 2020, Presidential Primary Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  The same deadline applies to voters who are already registered and wish to make changes to their name, address, or party affiliation before the Primary Election. In order to become a registered voter and vote in this year’s election, individuals must be U.S. citizens, live in Maryland, and be at least 18 years of age on or…

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Glade Valley Government 

Grant to Help Low- and Moderate-Income Households with Energy Saving Home Improvements

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County residents can save money by making their homes more energy efficient. Funding through the Power Saver Retrofits Program will help low- and moderate-income households to have energy audits conducted and energy-efficient home improvements made. Improvements and audits will be funded through a $155,984 Clean Energy Communities grant that was awarded to the Frederick County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources by the Maryland Energy Administration. Eligible homeowners can apply now, although the program will not begin until July 1, 2020. To qualify, households must meet income requirements equal…

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