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Frederick County Agri-Business Association Supports Maryland Master Farmers Fund

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The Frederick County Agri-Business Association (FCAB), in a final act before its official closing, contributed $5,000 to The Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund, one of more than 720 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. FCAB, established in 1993, was a Frederick-based group of businesses that supported scholarships for local students furthering their education in agriculture-related fields which provided more than $145,000 in scholarships to 150 students. In deciding to disband, FCAB looked for an appropriate source to move their remaining scholarship money so their mission of agriculture…

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Government 

Executive Gardner Announces Opening of FY21 Community Partnership Grant Program Application Process

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the opening of the application process for the FY21 Community Partnership Grant program that awards competitive grants to non-profit organizations serving the needs of county residents. The grants can be used for community needs, seniors and housing. “I am proud to restore our long-standing partnerships with our local human service nonprofit providers,” commented Executive Gardner. “Together, we leverage our efforts to provide effective services and to make sure everyone shares in our community’s prosperity.” This year marks the sixth round of the grants…

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Government 

Frederick County Government Offices Will Be Open on Columbus Day – Libraries Will Be Closed

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Government offices will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14. Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed. Additional information related to the holiday schedule: Animal Control & Adoption Center will be open. Details: 301-600-1546 or visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/animalcontrol. Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed. Details: 301-600-1630 or visit www.fcpl.org. Health Department – As a result of the state holiday, the following divisions will be closed: Administration (including birth and death certificate services), Behavioral Health Services, Community Health Services (including WIC services), Environmental Health, Health Care Connection &…

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Solar Co-Op Program Returns to Frederick County

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County residents and businesses have an opportunity to join a solar co-operative program that will allow members to reduce their carbon footprints and save money at the same time. A solar co-op is an organized community of residents, small business owners and/or nonprofits who buy solar in bulk to save on total costs of installation fees. The Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources (OSER) is bringing a joint co-op to Frederick and surrounding areas through a collaboration with Solar United Neighbors of Maryland (MD-SUN). The MD-Sun co-op allows members…

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