Local Government
County Launches EPIC Program for Small Businesses
Expedited Permit and Inspection Certificate Available Starting February 17 FREDERICK, Md. – County Executive Jan Gardner today announced good news for Frederick County small businesses, with the launch of EPIC. The Expedited Permit and Inspection Certificate, or EPIC,...
Frederick County Board of Health Following CDC Mask Guidance
FREDERICK, MD -- Â In consultation with the Frederick County Board of Health, the Health Department re-affirms the CDC guidelines that masks are recommended to be worn indoors by everyone over the age of two years, including people who are fully vaccinated. This...
Virus Transmission Rate Remains High in Frederick County
FREDERICK, Md. –Community transmission of COVID-19 remains high in Frederick County, leading to 11 deaths so far in October and stressing local healthcare systems. There have been more than 250 new cases diagnosed every week in Frederick County for each of the past 11...
Gardner Announces Opening of FY23 Community Partnership Grant
FREDERICK, MD – Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the opening of the application process for the FY23 Community Partnership Grant program that awards competitive grants to non-profit organizations serving the needs of county residents. The grants...
Town of Brunswick Receives Sustainable Maryland Certified Award
College Park, MD (October 14, 2021) – The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland announced that the Town of Brunswick was one of twelve Maryland municipalities honored at the Sustainable Maryland Awards Ceremony at the Maryland Municipal League's...
County to Update Hazard Mitigation Plan
Public Input Critical Component FREDERICK, Md. – The Frederick County Division of Emergency Management has begun the process of updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Hazard Mitigation Plan guides the actions Frederick County will take to reduce risk from disasters...
Virus Transmission Rate High in Frederick County
FREDERICK, Md. – Cases of COVID-19 remain high in Frederick County, leading to 11 deaths in the past month and stressing local healthcare systems. Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner called on residents to stay diligent by getting vaccinated against the coronavirus...
Certified Technicians Will Check Car Seats & Teach Safety
Free In- Person on Friday the 24th Virtual Options Available on Saturday 25, 2021 Frederick, MD — Safe Kids Frederick County announced today that certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be offering free in-person car seat safety checks and education to...
One-Time Funds Create Opportunity for Homeowners’ Tax Credit
FREDERICK, Md. – Conservative budgeting, strong fiscal management and better-than-expected revenues has created a one-time opportunity to use fund balance for two initiatives to assist taxpayers and secure a bright future for Frederick County. County Council Vice...
CAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN FREDERICK COUNTY
FREDERICK, MD -- On Friday, September 3, 2021, Frederick County Animal Control (FCAC) collected a cat from the Brunswick Family Campground in Brunswick, Maryland, after reports of multiple people getting bitten or scratched. The cat was in quarantine at FCAC until...
