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Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner to Hold Budget Hearing on December 14

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner will hold a virtual budget hearing regarding fiscal year 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets and the fiscal year 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to offer their suggestions and priorities for the upcoming budget year, which begins July 1, 2021. The public hearing will be broadcast live on FCG TV, cable channels 19 and 1085, and streamed via the web at www.frederickcountymd.gov/FCGtv.   In addition, comments may be submitted online at FrederickCountyMD.gov/BudgetPublicHearing. To participate by phone,…

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Glade Valley Government Health 

Indoor Gathering Sizes Limited as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb

Frederick County - News Flash

Effective 5 p.m. on Friday, December 11, capacity limits for indoor recreation establishments are revised as follows: Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, roller and ice skating rinks, social and fraternal clubs, and the indoor areas of any other establishments subject to the admission and amusement tax are limited to 50% capacity; If 50% capacity would allow more than 50 people, then the establishment’s capacity is lowered to 25%.  The 25% cap also applies in areas where food and beverages are served within recreational establishments.

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Glade Valley Government 

Application Period Opens for Frederick County’s Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program

Frederick County - News Flash

Owners of historic properties located in unincorporated areas of Frederick County may now apply for the Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program. County Executive Jan Gardner recently announced the Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program to support the rehabilitation and stabilization of rural historic properties. “The goal of this grant is to leave a legacy for future generations of a vibrant agricultural community and to preserve our rich history,” Executive Gardner said. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants may request up to $50,000. Grant funds can be used for…

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Government 

Frederick County Awarded $5.6 Million Federal Grant to Fund 22 Additional Firefighters

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County has been awarded a $5,581,396 grant to pay for 22 additional career firefighter positions, which will reduce response times and enhance firefighter and public safety throughout the county. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. When the new positions are filled, the Division of Fire & Rescue Service will have 495 operational career firefighters. “The SAFER grant is absolutely fantastic news for Frederick County,” said County Executive Jan Gardner. “This grant will allow us to…

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