Government headline 

Frederick County Named One of Top Digital Counties in the Nation

During her weekly public information briefing today, Executive Jan Gardner announced that Frederick County Government has received national recognition as one of the top Digital Counties in the nation. “I am delighted to share this exciting news because technology plays a key role in open government and helping those who live and do business in Frederick County,” commented Executive Gardner. “I commend our technology team and the agencies that developed our many digital services that help make people’s daily lives run more smoothly and efficiently.” The Center for Digital Government and the National…

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Glade Valley Government 

Animal Control Hopes to Clear the Shelters with Reduced Adoption Fees

This Friday and Saturday, the Frederick County Division of Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center will offer discounted adoption fees for cats, dogs and rabbits. The effort is part of a nationwide initiative called Clear the Shelters Day. Adoption fees for Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23, will be $23 for all rabbits, cats and dogs, including kittens and puppies. Adoption fees include spaying/neutering, microchipping, vaccinating, and diagnostic testing. The discount represents a savings of up to $127. “By participating in Clear the Shelters Day, we hope to not…

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Community Glade Valley Government headline 

Launch of Homegrown Frederick Agricultural Website

County Executive Jan Gardner today recognized a new agricultural website, www.HomegrownFrederick.com, designed by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to support the county’s rich agricultural heritage and bright business future. “This unique website is a great way to support Frederick County farms and local products,” commented Executive Gardner. “The Office of Economic Development does an excellent job providing a one-stop source of online information about the rich agricultural contributions to our quality of life. In Frederick County, we mean business, and that includes agricultural business!” HomegrownFrederick.com serves farmers and…

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Community Glade Valley Government 

Gardner Extends Temporary Hold on Solar Projects

During her weekly public information briefing today, Executive Jan Gardner expressed her continued support for solar energy projects as a source of renewable energy. Due to some issues regarding large agricultural solar farms that remain to be addressed through the County Council’s legislative process, she extended an Executive Order issued in January by placing an additional six month temporary hold on the consideration of certain solar applications. However, when the council moves forward with legislation, she will rescind the Executive Order. The temporary hold addresses new applications for large solar…

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