Executive Gardner & County Officials to Host Virtual Town Hall - March 31

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner will host a virtual Town Hall to provide an update on Frederick County’s response to coronavirus COVID-19 and answer questions from the public. She will be joined by Dr. Barbara Brookmyer, Health Officer an...

Frederick County Council Publishes Newsletter with Update on Coronavirus COVID-19

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in accordance with the continued direction of the Governor banning large gatherings, Winchester Hall remains closed to the public. Council President MC Keegan-Ayer, in consultation with Vice President Blue, ...

Executive Gardner Extends Closures of County Buildings; Essential Services Will Continue

FREDERICK, MD – County Executive Jan Gardner announced today that Frederick County buildings remain closed to the public until further notice in response to state and local decisions to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Senior centers...

Executive Gardner Holds Virtual Public Hearing on FY21 Operating & CIP Budgets

County Executive Jan Gardner held a virtual public hearing on the upcoming fiscal year budget.  The budget is based on no property or income tax rate increases. Highlights of the six-year Capital Improvement Program include moving up construction...

Treasury, Permitting Lobby Closes to Walk-In Traffic

FREDERICK, Md. – The Frederick County Planning & Permitting Division and the Treasury Department will close 30 North Market Street to walk-in traffic until further notice. All other public services and operations offered by the Planning &...

County Cancels All Park & Recreation Programming through June 1

Due to the concerns regarding COVID-19, the Frederick County Parks & Recreation Division announced today the following unprecedented steps for all county park reservations planned by the public:

• All park shelter and building reservations will be cancel...

Frederick County Announces Modified Inspection Services

In light of current events surrounding the pandemic, and with regard to the health and safety of our citizens, employees, customers and contractors, the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting announced today that they will continue to provid...

Frederick Board of Elections Announces 2020 Primary Election Delayed until Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The Frederick Board of Elections announced that the 2020 Primary Election will be delayed until Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The delay is in response to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s proclamation today to provide the state additional time to respond...

Coronavirus COVID-19 Update: Frederick County Senior Centers Closed to Public until Further Notice

Out of the abundance of caution, County Executive Jan Gardner today announced that effective immediately, the Frederick County Senior Services Division has temporarily closed all senior centers to the public to prevent and reduce exposure to the coronavir...

Coronavirus Preparedness for People at Higher Risk

The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) is working closely with Frederick County Senior Services Division to prepare our community for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These agencies work closely with groups of people who are at higher risk for get...

County Executive Appoints Coe as Fire Chief

FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner is pleased to announce the promotion and appointment of Tom Coe as Frederick County Fire Chief and Director of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services. The County Council unanimously confi...

Coronavirus Information for Older Adults

The CDC has issued a fact sheet regarding the Coronavirus. Please make yourself familiar with the everyday preventive actions and what to do if you are sick.Informative video from the CDC

The State of Maryland has also waived time restrictions on ...

CDC Checklist for Older Adults

The CDC has developed a checklist for older persons. If you are an older adult or someone who has severe chronic medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, or diabetes, you are at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. It is very important ...

Frederick County Senior Centers Closed to Public until Further Notice

Out of the abundance of caution, County Executive Jan Gardner today announced that effective immediately, the Frederick County Senior Services Division has temporarily closed all senior centers to the public to prevent and reduce exposure to the coronavir...

OSER Quarterly Newsletter

Winter 2020 News from the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources

Frederick County Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Application

If you are a Frederick County property owner (and do not live within a municipality like the City of Frederick), you can apply for a 30% or 60% reduction on your stormwater fee by taking actions within the Green Homes Challenge.   The reduction i...