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County Executive Creates Agritourism Workgroup

Stakeholders to Review Laws, Regulations

FREDERICK, Md. – Recognizing the importance of agriculture to Frederick County’s economy, County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has appointed an Agritourism Workgroup to examine existing laws, regulations and programs ...

Road Closures Planned for June

FREDERICK, MD – The following county roads will experience closures for maintenance or repairs in the first two weeks of June. 

Reichs Ford Road will close at the railroad crossing on Monday, June 5, to allow CSX to repair the crossing, ...

Barnes-Keating Appointed Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

FREDERICK, Md. – County Executive Jessica Fitzwater this week appointed longtime Frederick County Government employee Leslie Barnes-Keating as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Barnes-Keating has been serving as Acting DCAO since January 27.&...

Informational Meeting Scheduled for Proposed Changes to Design Manual for Water & Sewer Facilities

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities (DWSU) will hold a virtual meeting from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, regarding proposed changes to the Design Manual for Water and Sewer Facilities, which was last revised in...

Montevue to Transition to Serve More Seniors

Focus Shifts to Helping People Age in Place

FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County’s growing senior population soon will have more services available to help them remain in their homes as they age. The County-owned Montevue Assisted Living f...

2023 Frederick County SKYWARN Courses Announced

FREDERICK, Md. – The Frederick County Division of Emergency Management is pleased to partner with the National Weather Service Office in Sterling, Virginia, to offer two free SKYWARN “Storm Spotter” trainings for res...

New Traffic Control at Intersection of Crestwood Boulevard and Hannover Drive

FREDERICK, Md – The Division of Public Works, Traffic and Permit Section, announced that changes to traffic control at the intersection of Crestwood Boulevard and Hannover Drive are planned for June 5, 2023.  Currently, vehicle...

Frederick County Council Designates First Rural Historic District in the State

Frederick, Md. – Frederick County established the first locally designated rural historic district in the State of Maryland this week when the Frederick County Council authorized the Peace & Plenty Rural Historic District at their April 4, 2...

Frederick County Surveys Child Care Providers

Frederick, Md. – The Frederick County Office for Children and Families invites child care providers, licensed and unlicensed, caring for children who are too young for kindergarten (ages 0-5) to take a brief survey on their wor...

Frederick County Announces Drone Show for 275th Jubilee

FREDERICK, MD- The Frederick County 275^th Planning Committee announced that they will have an official grand finale to include Frederick County’s first-ever synchronized drone show at their upcoming jubilee on June 10^th. 

Sky Elements, of Dallas, ...

Frederick County to Commemorate 275th Anniversary with Jubilee Celebration

FREDERICK, MD- Frederick County will celebrate its official founding on June 10 with the 275th Anniversary Jubilee, being held from 3 to 10 p.m. at Utica District Park. The Jubilee will be organized into several activity areas corresponding to the key are...

Frederick County 275th Flag Re-Design Contest Semi-Finalists Selected

Public Voting Round Now Open 

FREDERICK, MD- Three semi-finalists have been selected for the 275^th Anniversary County flag re-design contest. The three designs will now move forward to a public voting round beginning today, Friday, May 5, and endi...

Frederick County Sustainability Commission Seeks to Recognize Environmental Leaders

Application Period for Annual Sustainability Awards Now Open

 FREDERICK, Md. –The Frederick County Sustainability Commission is now accepting nominations for its annual Sustainability Awards program, which recognizes individuals and organizations ...

Foxville Deerfield Road Bridge to Be Partially Closed for 3 Months

FREDERICK, Md. – Foxville Deerfield Road Bridge over Owens Creek will be partially closed between Md. Route 550 and Manahan Road, beginning on or about April 19. The Frederick County Office of Transportation Engineering is working with contractor Concrete...

Stevens Road Bridge to Close for Several Months

FREDERICK, Md – Stevens Road Bridge over Hunting Creek will be closed for rehabilitation on or about April 3 for approximately 220 calendar days, according to the Division of Public Works; Office of Transportation Engineering.

A signed detour route utilizi...