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Community Glade Valley Government 

Workforce, Affordable Senior Housing Opportunities Announced Along MD 26 and Ballenger Creek Pike

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced an initiative to help meet the need for housing that is affordable to seniors and Frederick County’s workforce. A Request for Proposals has been issued to affordable housing developers seeking proposals for two County-owned properties. The effort supports the Executive’s vision of advancing fairness and equity in the community, and creating affordable housing. Issued this week, the Request for Proposals seeks ideas for a 10-acre parcel at Sebastian Boulevard and Md. Route 26 in Dearbought, and 4.5 acres on Alan Linton Boulevard East…

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Glade Valley Government Health 

County Executive Announces Plans to Expand Mobile Crisis Services

Frederick County - News Flash

Community Partners Sheppard Pratt, Frederick Health Play Key Roles Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced she would be introducing a supplemental budget to fund the expansion of mobile crisis services in an effort to better serve people in the community who are facing crises.  The program would provide round-the-clock integrated services through a collaboration with Sheppard Pratt and Frederick Health.  Social workers, behavioral health staff, or other specialists would be available to respond to the scene to help a person in crisis, such as addiction, suicidal thoughts, or homelessness.…

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Education Government 

County’s Director of Governmental Affairs Earns State Honor

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County’s Director of Governmental Affairs, Joy Schaefer, has been selected as the Distinguished School Board Service Award Recipient, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education announced today.  The prestigious award is presented to a board member who made outstanding contributions to public education as a school board member in Maryland. Ms. Schaefer was elected to the Frederick County Board of Education in 2012 and served until 2019, when she stepped down to take on her role in the Office of the County Executive. She was elected as vice president…

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