Executive Gardner Addresses School Overcrowding, Public Safety Needs & More in Preliminary Capital Budget
Citizens encouraged to share their priorities at March 14 Public Hearing
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Animal Control Division Announces Minnie’s Pet Food Bank for Senior Pet Owners
Frederick County Division of Animal Control today announced Minnie’s Pet Food Bank for Senior Pet Owners. Beginning this month, the shelter will set aside pet food bank hours dedicated to senior pet owners of Frederick County. Minnie’s Pet Food Bank will be available on the first Thursday of the month, from Noon until 4 p.m. The shelter is located at 1832 Rosemont Avenue in Frederick, Maryland. County residents 55 years and older are eligible to participate. The food bank has a variety of dog and cat food. Shelter staff will…
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Frederick Senior Center & Senior Services Division Will Be Closed March 6 for Sewer Line Repairs
The Frederick Senior Center and the Frederick County Senior Services Division offices at 1440 Taney Avenue will be closed on Wednesday, March 6, from 8 am. to 4 pm., to repair a sewer line break. The facility will re-open at 4 p.m. for Wednesday evening classes and events. For more information, call the Senior Center at 301-600-1605.
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Executive Gardner Urges Residents and Businesses to Be Prepared for Extremely Cold Weather
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner encourages residents and businesses to be prepared for very low temperatures over the next three nights, as forecast by the National Weather Service. Such frigid weather creates a higher risk of hypothermia, frostbite and carbon monoxide poisoning, especially for older adults, young children and those with chronic medical conditions. During cold weather, the Emergency Management Division advises residents to: Stay indoors and dress warmly. Wear layers of clothing if there is a need to go outside. Prepare for power outages. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use…
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Agricultural Preservation Applications Deadline
The Frederick Agricultural Land Preservation Program has opened up an application cycle for the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Easement program. The MALPF program purchases agricultural preservation easements that forever restrict development on prime farmland and woodland. Since the MALPF program began in 1977, it has preserved more than 21,800 acres of farmland in Frederick County. The Foundation was established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1977 and is part of the Maryland Department of Agriculture. MALPF is one of the most successful programs of its kind in the…
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