SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Those Affected by Heavy Rains and Flooding in Frederick County

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, businesses, non-profits and co-ops, who apply and qualify. These loans can be used to repair or replace real estate, pe...

Annual Water Quality Reports Now Available

Consumer Confidence Reports for calendar year 2017 are available on the Frederick County Government website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/WaterQualityReports.

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Old Frederick Road at Fishing Creek Open to Traffic

The Frederick County
Office of Transportation Engineering announced that the Old FrederickRoad bridge over Fishing Creek is open to traffic. The road has been closed
since July 25, 2017, to complete rehabilitation work on the bridge.

County & City to File Lawsuits Against Drug Manufacturers, Distributors for Role in Opioid Epidemic

Frederick County Government and The City of Frederick will join many other state and municipal jurisdictions in filing lawsuits against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in the opioid crisis nationwide. 

“We need to hold...

Executive Jan Gardner Responds to Citizen Questions in New “Ask Jan” Show on FCG TV & YouTube

In the spirit of open and transparent government, County
Executive Jan Gardner announced the launch of a new citizen-orientedvideo show called “Ask Jan.”
The short videos will feature Executive Gardner as she responds to citizen...

Polling Place Change for Primary Election

Frederick County
voters who reside in Precinct 07-001 will have a new polling location for thePrimary Election on June 26, 2018.

The polling
place is being changed from the Urbana Elementary School to the UrbanaVolunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall,...

May Flooding Disaster Assistance Hotline Opens for Frederick and Washington County Residents

The Maryland Department of Human
Services has partnered with Frederick and Washington Counties to open a hotlineto assist residents with available social services and state programs to assist
persons affected by the May flooding disaster.  Th...

Executive Jan Gardner Announces Legislation to Streamline Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units

County Executive Jan Gardner announced proposed
legislation to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units inFrederick County.  Co-sponsored by County Council President Bud Otis and
Council Member Jessica Fitzwater, the proposal wo...

Yellow Springs Road and Christophers Crossing Roundabout Construction Will Begin June 18

The
Frederick County Office of Transportation Engineering announced thatYellow Springs Road and Christophers Crossing roundabout construction
activities will begin on or about June 18, 2018.  Flagging operations withone-lane closures will o...

Highway Operations to Close Bennie Duncan Road for Pipe Replacement

Starting Monday, June 18, the Frederick
County Office of Highway Operations will close Bennie Duncan Road betweenHoffman Seachrist Road and Cabbage Run Road for several culvert pipe
replacements.  This closure will be for approximately two we...

Frederick County Named Outstanding EMS Agency in State of Maryland

County Executive Jan Gardner  announced that Frederick County has been named the Outstanding Emergency Medical Services Agency in the State by the Maryland Institute for
Emergency Medical Services Systems.

“I am incredibly proud of the ...

How to Avoid Post-Flood Recovery Scams

The Frederick County Emergency Management Division cautions residents about possible scams that may occur during clean-up after recent floods.  

People may stop by or call to offer services to assess or repair damage, posing as government official...

OSER Quarterly Newsletter

Happy Spring! Our Spring 2018 Newsletter is here! Click below to read the latest issue!