Tag: Frederick County
Innovative Program to Pave the Way for a Brighter Future for Homeless Students
Homeless students in Frederick County public schools deserve the same chance to succeed as their classmates. We know education is the key to their success and the pathway to opportunity, according to County Executive Jan Gardner. During her public information briefing today, she announced an innovative new program called New Horizons Frederick that promises to pave the way toward a brighter future for students experiencing homelessness. “We can help teenagers from age 14 and over who don’t have a fixed, regular and adequate residence through New Horizon Frederick’s five-week pilot…
Read MoreCounty Awarded Grant for Energy-Saving Improvements for Moderate- & Low-Income Homeowners
Approximately 150 moderate- and low-income homeowners will receive a comprehensive home performance audit and energy saving improvements thanks to a $930,000 grant awarded to the Frederick County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources. The Maryland Energy Administration announced the grant as part of its EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities Program. “We are very pleased to be awarded this grant so we can provide energy-saving home enhancements for many homeowners,” commented County Executive Jan Gardner. “The 2016 Power Saver Retrofits program will help our residents who would not have been able to…
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Voter Registration Deadline Nears
Frederick County residents who wish to register to vote in the April 26, 2016 Presidential Primary Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. 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 a U.S. citizen, live in Frederick County, and be at least 18 years of age…
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Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Total Ban on Outdoor Burning until March 24 – 6 am
The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately, until 6:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is prohibited. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement advising of an enhanced fire danger today. The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and low fuel moisture this afternoon will enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires. For further information contact Battalion Chief Kevin Fox at 240-397-0606 or via e-mail at kfox@frederickcountymd.gov.
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