Posted on: April 2, 2025
Upcoming Spring Freecycle Roundup Event
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The City of Frederick Department of Public Works is excited to announce its upcoming Freecycle Roundup event, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 8 AM to 2 PM. This event is free, offers City residents a unique opportunity to dispose of bulk item…

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Posted on: April 1, 2025 | Last Modified on: April 1, 2025
Digging Local – April 28th at 7PM
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April is Maryland Archeology Month, and the City of Frederick’s Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce Digging Local, a special event offering the public exclusive access to local archaeological investigations. 

We invit…

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Posted on: March 21, 2025
UCMR5 Data Availability, 4th Quarter 2024
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The City of Frederick’s Water Quality Department has completed sampling for the 5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are pleased to inform our customers that these result…

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Posted on: February 10, 2025
2025 Annual Tree Frederick Store Launches
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In its sixth year, the Tree Frederick program aims to assist City residents in planting more trees. The effort will ultimately increase tree canopy in the City, help improve air and water quality and might even help residents reduce energy costs.&nbsp…

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Posted on: January 20, 2025
City to lift snow emergency Monday morning
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The City of Frederick will lift the Snow Emergency at 8:30 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Operational Updates:

City Office and Building Hours:All City offices and buildings will remain closed Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices are …Read on…

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Posted on: January 14, 2025
Small Area Planning Presentation Announced
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Members of the public are invited to attend a presentation on the small area planning process at the Citywide Planning Department Community Outreach Meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Boardroom. 

Attendees will learn about …

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Posted on: January 14, 2025
City Council to convene in closed session
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The City of Frederick City Council has requested a Closed Session on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Council President Katie Nash will request a vote of the Council to convene in Closed Session at City Hall.

This action is in accordance with the au…

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Posted on: January 2, 2025
Historic Tax Credit Workshop Announced
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Members of the public are invited to attend a historic preservation tax credit workshop Monday, January 13 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library at 110 East Patrick Street in Frederick. Attendees will learn about programs tha…

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Posted on: December 23, 2024
Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling Program
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The City of Frederick Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling Program will begin on December 26, 2024, and continue through January 31, 2025. The designated drop-off locations are: 

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Posted on: December 18, 2024
Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday Services Changes: Trash, Recycling, and More
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The City of Frederick offices will be closed to observe the Christmas Holiday on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and the New Year’s Holiday on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Please referen…

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Posted on: December 9, 2024 | Last Modified on: December 9, 2024
Frederick Location Selected for Filming Project
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Filming for a production called “Boomtown”, will involve properties at Maryland School for the Deaf, Hessian Barracks.

Maryland School for the Deaf will provide a background for filming historical scenes and involve prop guns and period costumes.

Filming wi…

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Posted on: December 5, 2024
Leadership selected for new City Council
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The City of Frederick’s City Council voted Tuesday night on the selection of leadership for the new City Council. Councilmember Katie Nash was elected as Council President, and Councilmember Derek Shackelford was elected as Council Vice Presiden…

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Posted on: November 25, 2024
UCMR5 Data Availability Q3 2024
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The City of Frederick’s Water Quality Department has completed sampling for the 5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are pleased to inform our customers that these results are now…

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Posted on: November 12, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 12, 2024
City of Frederick Budget Town Hall Meetings
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Join us for the City of Frederick Budget Town Hall Meetings. 

The City of Frederick is pleased to announce two upcoming town hall meetings to discuss updates on the City and State budget requests. These meetings offer community members the chance …

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Posted on: November 9, 2024
Former Mayor Jim Grimes Dies at 85
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The City of Frederick mourns the passing of former Mayor Jim Grimes and extends heartfelt condolences to his wife, Elsie, the rest of his family, and the countless individuals whose lives he touched throughout his distinguished career in public service an…

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Posted on: November 8, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 8, 2024
Veterans Day 2024 Service Changes: Parking, Trash, Recycling and More
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The City of Frederick offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, to observe Veterans Day, and trash collection service will change as follows.

Trash Collection

Residential:

There will be NO trash collection service on Monday, November 11, 2024, in …

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Posted on: October 25, 2024 | Last Modified on: October 25, 2024
Parking Notice: Court Street Garage Roof Repairs
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Starting Monday, October 28th, the roof level of the Court Street Garage will undergo repair and refurbishing work. The scheduled completion date for this project is December 18th. During this period, the roof level will be closed.

To ensure safety, sectio…

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Posted on: October 10, 2024 | Last Modified on: October 10, 2024
Free Cycle Event
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The City Of Frederick Department of Public Works will host its next Freecycle Roundup on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 8 AM to 2 PM. The event is being held to receive and recycle bulk items City residents no longer want. 

The Freecycle Roundup…

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Posted on: October 7, 2024
Maryland Community Development Week
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The City of Frederick celebrates Maryland Community Development Week with a strong commitment to affordable housing and community development.  

In celebration of Maryland Community Development Week, the City of Frederick is proud to spotlight its…

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Posted on: September 19, 2024 | Last Modified on: September 19, 2024
Intersection Control Changes to Motter Ave & West 9th St
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The City of Frederick is pleased to announce upcoming changes to improve traffic and pedestrian safety at the Motter Ave & West 9th St intersection as part of the Traffic Calming Project (CIP #340009).

Travel and walk safety at the Motter Ave & Wes…

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Posted on: September 4, 2024
East 3rd Street Park Closed 9/16/24 – 9/20/24
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The City of Frederick’s East 3rd Street Park (252 East 3rd Street, Frederick, MD 21701) will be closed from September 16th – September 20th, 2024, for necessary arboricultural work.

We appreciate your patience as we work to keep our park safe and…

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Posted on: August 29, 2024
Canterbury Station Dog Park Now Open
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The City of Frederick is pleased to announce the opening of Canterbury Station Dog Park, located at 1798 Schifferstadt Blvd, Frederick, MD 21701. Canterbury Station Dog Park is the city’s third dog park, joining the Bentz Street Dog Park and Kel…

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Posted on: August 8, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 8, 2024
Frederick Locations Selected For Filming Project
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Filming for a production will involve a City of Frederick Street and sidewalk in downtown Frederick on Saturday August 10th, 2024.

Court Street between West Church and West Patrick, near the FSK Apartments will be closed from 1:00pm – 8:00pm. The…

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Posted on: July 29, 2024
OpenGov – Historic Preservation
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The City Planning Department is proud to announce that the following applications will become available online through the OpenGov portal beginning Wednesday, August 7th: 

·      Historic Preservation Commissi…

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Posted on: July 22, 2024 | Last Modified on: July 22, 2024
UCMR5 Data Availability 2024
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UCMR5 Data Availability 2024

The City of Frederick’s Water Quality Department has completed sampling for the 5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are pleased to inform our…

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Posted on: June 28, 2024 | Last Modified on: June 28, 2024
Independence Day Holiday Service Changes: Trash, Yard Waste, Recycling Collection and More
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The City of Frederick offices will be closed to observe Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, 2024. Some service schedules will change.

Trash Collection

Residential: 

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Posted on: June 18, 2024
Holiday Service Changes – Juneteenth
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The City of Frederick offices will be closed to observe Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and some service schedules will change.

Trash Collection

Residential: 

There will be no trash collection service on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.If you norma…Read on…

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Posted on: June 4, 2024 | Last Modified on: June 4, 2024
Virtual HPC Training to be Held
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HPC 201. Sustainability for Historic Preservation Commissions with Frederick Stachura from the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions

Date: June 11

Time: 6PM

Duration: 1.5 hours

Learning Objectives:

Preservation is an inherently sustain…

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Posted on: May 24, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 24, 2024
Memorial Day Holiday Service Changes
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The City of Frederick offices will be closed to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024. Please see below for a list of service changes.

Trash Collection

Residential: 

There will be no trash collection service on Monday, May 27, 2024.If you nor…Read on…

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Posted on: May 24, 2024
Delayed Pool Opening
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Due to a brief delay needed to make necessary safety enhancements, the City of Frederick’s Diggs and Thomas Swimming Pools will now open on June 1.

The City of Frederick is committed to providing safe and accessible recreational amenities for all …

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Posted on: May 23, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 23, 2024
Memorial Day Waste Collection
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Memorial Day: Service Changes

 

The City of Frederick offices will be closed to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024, and some service schedules will change.

 

Trash Collection

Residential: 

There will be no trash collection s…Read on…

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Posted on: May 9, 2024
City to Issue Taxicab Permits
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The City of Frederick Taxicab Commission has forty-four (44) taxicab permits available. 

A person wishing to obtain a new taxicab permit must submit to the Taxicab Administrative Agency, on or before May 15, 2024:

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Posted on: May 9, 2024
Monroe Avenue Closure
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Traffic Advisory: Monroe Avenue Closure 

 

1. Applicant:

Renn Quarter TH, LLC

181 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

2. Reason for closure: 

Utility and road improvements. 

 

3. Lane to be closed:&n…

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Posted on: May 7, 2024
Dog Park Closed for Maintenance
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The Dog Park located at 212 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD 21701, will be temporarily closed on Thursday, May 9th, from 7:30 AM to 2 PM for mulching and maintenance. Thank you for your patience. 

For more information, contact Michael Grogan at 240…

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Posted on: April 22, 2024 | Last Modified on: April 19, 2024
New Health Center Hours of Operation
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The City of Frederick Department of Housing and Human Services is pleased to announce new extended hours of operation for its Community Health Center beginning May 6, 2024. These extended hours aim to provide more flexibility and convenience for the commu…

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Posted on: April 16, 2024
Traffic Advisory: Shookstown Road Closure
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Traffic Advisory: Shookstown Road Closure 

Applicant: Gambrill View Development, 1311-A Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean VA.

Reason for closure: Road Improvements. 

Lane to be closed: Shookstown Road closed between Waverley Drive and Bowers Roa…

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Posted on: April 15, 2024
Spring Open House and Earth Day Celebration
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The City of Frederick Department of Parks and Recreation invites the community to a fun-filled Spring Open House and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Baker Park and the William Talley Recreation Center – 121 N Ben…

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Posted on: March 27, 2024 | Last Modified on: March 27, 2024
HHS “On the Go”!
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The City of Frederick Department of Housing and Human Services is coming to your neighborhood this Spring!   Starting in April 2024, HHS’ Mobile Health Unit, Outreach Team, and Program Staff will be bringing health ser…

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Posted on: March 27, 2024
Spring Freecycle Event
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The City Of Frederick Department of Public Works will host its next Freecycle Roundup on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8 AM to 2 PM. The event is being held to receive and recycle bulk items City residents no longer want. 

The Freecycle Roundup i…

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Posted on: March 26, 2024
Mayor O’Connor to call for closed session
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Mayor Michael O’Connor has requested a Closed Session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the conclusion of the Mayor and Board Workshop.  Mayor O’Connor will request a vote of the Aldermen to convene in Closed Session at City Hal…

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Posted on: March 20, 2024
Mayor O’Connor to call for closed session
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Mayor Michael O’Connor has requested a Closed Session on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Mayor O’Connor will request a vote of the Aldermen to convene in Closed Session at City Hall.

This action is in accordance with the authority…

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Posted on: March 14, 2024 | Last Modified on: March 14, 2024
Traffic Advisory: Yellow Springs Road – Lane closures
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Reason for closure: Road widening, curb work, and installation of a traffic signal at Yellow Springs Road/Tuscanney Drive intersection.Lane to be closed: Southbound Yellow Springs Road center lane closed between north of Old Farm Drive and 500 feet south …Read on…

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Posted on: March 7, 2024
Overlook Park Court Renovations
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The City of Frederick Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce upcoming court renovations at Overlook Park, 501 Coralberry Court Frederick, MD 21703. The playing courts at Overlook Park will be closed to the public starting on Mo…

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Posted on: February 15, 2024 | Last Modified on: February 15, 2024
City of Frederick Budget Town Hall Meetings – 2024
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Join us for the City of Frederick Budget Town Hall Meetings. 

The City of Frederick is excited to announce two upcoming town hall meetings to discuss updates on the City’s budget. These meetings will provide an opportunity for community …

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Posted on: January 20, 2024
Water main break closes portion of 7th Street
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DPW crews are responding to a major water main break on 7th Street. 7th Street will be closed from Fairview Avenue to Toll House Avenue for the foreseeable future as crews work to repair the main. Commuters should attempt to find alternate routes. We appr…

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Posted on: January 5, 2024
Shon L. Dempsey, A.A.E., ACE Earns Professional Airport Accreditation

Frederick, MD – Shon L. Dempsey, A.A.E., ACE, Assistant Airport Manager, Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick, MD, has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).&nb…

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Posted on: August 10, 2023
City launches new water bill payment system
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The City of Frederick is excited to announce the launch of its new easy-to-use bill pay service for residents. 

This new service, Invoice Cloud, creates increased efficiencies and better customer service to residents by allowing them to pay how, w…

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Posted on: June 28, 2023
City of Frederick Proudly Awarded Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award
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The City of Frederick is proud to be recognized with the 2023 Leadership Award by the Maryland Green Registry, for its unwavering commitment to our environment.

The Leadership Award is presented to organizations that have shown a strong commitment to the implementation of sustainable practices, the demonstration of measurable results, and the continual improvement of environmental performance. The City is being r…

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Posted on: May 2, 2023
Mayor O’Connor to call for closed session
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Mayor Michael O’Connor has requested a Closed Session on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Mayor O’Connor will request a vote of the Aldermen to convene in Closed Session at City Hall.

This action is in accordance with the authority g…

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Posted on: April 28, 2023
City To Issue Taxicab Permits
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The City of Frederick Taxicab Commission has forty-three (43) taxicab permits available. A person wishing to obtain a new taxicab permit must submit to the Taxicab Administrative Agency, on or before May 15, 2023:

A City of Frederick Taxicab Permit Applica…Read on…

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Posted on: April 26, 2023
City to conduct fire hydrant flushing
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Once a year the City of Frederick’s Water Department clears the sediment from the City’s water mains by opening the fire hydrants and discharging water. This activity assists in delivering the consistently highest quality of water and …

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Posted on: April 12, 2023
City holding Freecycle Roundup this week
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The City of Frederick Department of Public Works is hosting a Freecycle Roundup on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive and recycle bulk items City residents no longer want to keep. 

The Freecycle Roundup is an opportunity to…

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Posted on: February 25, 2025 | Last Modified on: February 25, 2025
Notification of Planned Water Service Interruption
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The Water Department has scheduled a water shutoff for the 200 block of E. 8th Street on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This temporary interruption is required to replace the water main service line.

The Water Department appreciates…

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Posted on: February 13, 2025
Presidents Day Observance: Service Changes
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The City of Frederick offices will be closed to observe Presidents Day on Monday, February 17, 2025, and some service schedules will change.

Trash Collection

Residential:

There will be no trash collection service on Monday, February 17, 2025.If you normally …Read on…

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