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Posted on: December 15, 2020

Water Main Break Closes E. South Street

12/16 6:45AM Update; The water main break was repaired late last evening and water service was restored. Thank you for your patience.

WATER MAIN BREAK: The 700 block of E South between Hamilton Ave & Franklin St is closed due to a water main break. Water access in the area will be impacted.

The City will provide updates as available via this news alert site and the City's social media pages. Thank you for your patience as our crews work diligently to repair the break.

⇐Previous Update on Winter Storm Gail's Arrival in Frederick Next⇒ Snow Emergency Declared in The City of Frederick

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FY2023 Budget Process to Begin; Community Encouraged to Participate

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FY23 Community Promotion Grant Application Period is Open

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Reminder: Lane Closure Scheduled for Monocacy Blvd at E. Patrick Street for Gas Main Relocation

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Thanksgiving Observance: Temporary and Holiday Season Service Schedule Changes

Posted on: November 18, 2021

Parks & Recreation to host Breakfast with Santa

Posted on: November 17, 2021

Free Holiday Weekend Parking Begins on Thanksgiving

Posted on: November 17, 2021

City Debuts New Closed Captioning & Translate Software Services

Posted on: November 15, 2021

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Posted on: November 15, 2021

Upcoming Film Permit - Notice of Street/Lane Closures

Posted on: November 10, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: November 9, 2021

Mayor O’Connor Provides Testimony to U.S. House in Support of Preservation Training Center

Posted on: November 9, 2021

Reduced Daylight Increases Danger for Pedestrians and Bicyclists

Posted on: November 8, 2021

Department of Housing and Human Services to hold annual Turkey Distribution

Posted on: November 9, 2021

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Posted on: November 5, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: November 3, 2021

Veterans Day Observance: City Services & Schedule Changes

Posted on: November 3, 2021

Prescribed Burn in Watershed Scheduled for Nov 8-10

Posted on: November 2, 2021

Last Chance to Cast Your Vote is Tomorrow; Election Day Reminders

Posted on: November 1, 2021

Vacant Property Registration Required Beginning December 1, 2021

Posted on: November 1, 2021

DPW Asks Residents and Businesses to Check Street Intakes as Rainstorm Approaches

Posted on: October 28, 2021

Reminder: Pop Up Dining Program Ends October 31

Posted on: October 27, 2021

Reminder: USA Cycling Nationwide Mountain Bike Championship Comes to Frederick this Weekend

Posted on: October 22, 2021

Road Crack Sealing Effort to Begin in Hillcrest Thursday, 10/21

Posted on: October 20, 2021

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Posted on: October 13, 2021

Reminder: This Saturday - Fall 2021 Freecycle Event

Posted on: October 12, 2021

Upcoming Road Closure: East Street (16th Street to N. Market Street)

Posted on: October 11, 2021

Mayor O’Connor Shares Proposal for City ARPA Funds; Board of Aldermen to Workshop Proposal

Posted on: October 7, 2021

Upcoming Lane Closure for Sewer Repair: W Patrick Street

Posted on: October 4, 2021

Water Main Repair Scheduled for North Market Street (10/5 & 10/6)

Posted on: October 4, 2021

Upcoming Roadwork Scheduled for Lindbergh Ave

Posted on: October 1, 2021

City Receives $200,000 Grant for Phase 4 of East Street Rails with Trails

Posted on: September 29, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals Cancels 9/28 Meeting

Posted on: September 22, 2021

Board of Supervisors of Elections Certifies Primary Election

Posted on: September 21, 2021

Watershed Gate Closure

Posted on: September 20, 2021

Upcoming Water Disruption on Castle Rock Rd and Castle Rock Ct

Posted on: September 15, 2021

Fall 2021 Freecycle Event Scheduled for October 16, 2021

Posted on: September 15, 2021

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Posted on: September 15, 2021

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Posted on: September 13, 2021

Reminders Regarding 2021 City Elections

Posted on: September 9, 2021

City Stormwater Team at the 2021 In the Streets Festival

Posted on: September 7, 2021

Housing and Human Services Serves Notice of Public Hearing and Display of the CAPER

Posted on: September 7, 2021

Heavy Rains Exceed Stormwater Capacity

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Road Closures due to Flooding and High Water

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Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

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Mayor O'Connor Requests Action from Board of Aldermen Regarding COVID-19 Ordinances

Posted on: August 27, 2021

Mayor O'Connor Upholds City's State of Emergency as State's State of Emergency Ends

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Mayor to Hold Public Briefing Wednesday (8/25) at 10AM

Posted on: August 24, 2021

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Posted on: August 23, 2021

Mayor O'Connor Offers State of the City Address

Posted on: August 19, 2021

Reminder: Mayor O'Connor to Hold State of City Address Tomorrow 9AM

Posted on: August 18, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Upcoming Street Repair on Wheyfield Drive

Posted on: August 16, 2021

City of Frederick News | Election Machine Demonstration

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Maryland Sports & USA Cycling Announce Frederick as Host for Nationwide Mountain Bike Championship

Posted on: August 12, 2021

Upcoming Resurfacing on Monocacy Blvd between Mill Pond Road and Route 15

Posted on: August 12, 2021

Reminder: Findings from Parks and Recreation Master Plan Surveys to be Shared Tonight at 6:30PM

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Mayor Presents New FPD HQ to Board of Aldermen; Board Approves Purchase

Posted on: August 5, 2021

City Facilities Return to Requiring Masks; Pause on Return to In-Person Meetings

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Reminder: Share Your Thoughts with Mayor O'Connor at his Q&A Session Tomorrow

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Posted on: July 25, 2021

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City Hall closed for environmental testing

Posted on: July 22, 2021

City Hall to reopen Wednesday July 21

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Mayor O’Connor to call for closed session

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Posted on: July 7, 2021

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Posted on: June 25, 2021

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Upcoming Water Service Disruption along Lee Place and Biggs Avenue

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City to Expand Closed Captioning to Multiple Languages

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Posted on: May 3, 2021

City to Hold Meeting for Community Event Planners

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Water Main Break - Fairview Avenue

Posted on: April 28, 2021

City to Issue Taxicab Permits

Posted on: April 27, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: April 29, 2021

Mayor O'Connor Joins Mayors to Ask Biden Administration for Robust, Local Investments

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Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 4/15/2021

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A Statement from Mayor O'Connor on Today's Shooting

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Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

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Mayor Submits Request to Congressional Committees on Appropriations

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Nominations Open for 2021 Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards

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The City of Frederick Joins Capital Area Solar Co-op

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Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 3/18/2021

Posted on: March 19, 2021

Upcoming Water and Traffic Disruption on East Street

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Listen. Engage. Represent. City Boards and Commissions Looking for Volunteers

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All NAC Planning Presentation rescheduled for March 29

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All NAC Planning Presentation to be Rescheduled

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Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 3/4/2020

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Upcoming Water and Traffic Disruption in Shab Row Area

Posted on: March 15, 2021

Spring Freecycle Event Set for April 17th

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City Chooses Green Power and Joins EPA Partnership

Posted on: March 12, 2021

Parks and Rec to Resume Parade/Walk/Race Permit Application Review

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Roadwork Planned for 1600 Block of Rosemont Avenue

Posted on: March 2, 2021

eComment Expands To Give Constituents More Opportunities to Share Feedback

Posted on: March 1, 2021

Spring 2021 City Sports Fields/Courts Online Registration Now Open

Posted on: February 24, 2021

Snow Emergency Declaration Has Ended; Please Continue to Use Caution

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Delayed Opening for City Facilities - Friday, 2/19

Posted on: February 18, 2021

City Offices/Facilities are Closed Today, 2/18

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Snow Emergency Declared in The City of Frederick beginning Tonight (Wed) at 10PM

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Submit Your Tree Frederick Application - Deadline Approaching!

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Mayor to Hold Public Briefing Today at 2:30PM

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Upcoming Snow Event: Reminders for this Winter Weather Warning

Posted on: February 10, 2021

Applicants Needed for HPC, Zoning, Public Art, Parks, and Other Boards/Commissions

Posted on: January 13, 2021

Presidents Day Observance: Temporary Service & Schedule Changes

Posted on: February 9, 2021

Emergency Power Outage Notice from First Energy: Downtown Frederick at 8PM

Posted on: February 8, 2021

Water Main Break Repair at E. 8th Street and N. Maxwell Avenue

Posted on: February 4, 2021

Street Maintenance/Sweeping Suspension Continues

Posted on: February 3, 2021

Water Main Break Repair on Mary Street

Posted on: February 2, 2021

City Extends Snow Parking Options; Urges Residents to Watch for Refreezing and Drifts

Posted on: February 2, 2021

Free Garage Parking Extended to 5PM Tuesday Evening

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Delayed Opening for City Facilities - Tuesday, 2/2

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Snow Emergency Ending Today at 1PM

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Talley Recreation Center to Remain Closed 2/1

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Snow Emergency Remains in Effect; Delayed Opening of City Facilities 2/1

Posted on: January 31, 2021

Snow Emergency Declared in The City of Frederick beginning Sunday 1PM

Posted on: January 30, 2021

Tree Frederick Launches 2021 Spring Sales

Posted on: January 28, 2021

Water Main Break - Dearbought Subdivision

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Historic Preservation Commission seeking to fill vacancy

Posted on: January 19, 2021

Share Your Feedback on Accessory Dwelling Units

Posted on: January 14, 2021

City to Join National Moment of Unity and Remembrance on Tuesday, 1/19

Posted on: January 15, 2021

Applicants Needed for Zoning, Plumbing, NACs and Other Boards/Commissions

Posted on: January 13, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance: Temporary Service & Schedule Changes

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Upcoming TJ Drive Lane Closure

Posted on: January 8, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 1/7/2020

Posted on: January 8, 2021

Share Your Feedback on Chief Finalists - Recordings Available

Posted on: January 5, 2021

Reminder: Police Chief Finalists to Address Community Tues, 1/5

Posted on: January 4, 2021

Two Finalists Named in the Search for Frederick's Next Police Chief

Posted on: December 30, 2020

Bulk Trash Pick Up Continues in 2021

Posted on: December 28, 2020

A Statement from Mayor O'Connor on the Recent Allegations against Alderman Wilson

Posted on: December 26, 2020

Food Bank in Need of Volunteers

Posted on: December 23, 2020

Christmas & New Years Observance: Temporary Service Schedule Changes

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Street Maintenance/Sweeping Suspension Continues

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Water Main Break Repair on Fairview Ave

Posted on: December 20, 2020

NACs to Restart Meetings Virtually in 2021

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Water Main Break Repair on N. Market Street

Posted on: December 19, 2020

Workshop, including Comp Plan Discussion, Rescheduled for 12/23

Posted on: December 18, 2020

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 12/18/2020

Posted on: December 18, 2020

Snow Emergency Ending at 5PM; Watch for Refreeze Tonight

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Update: City Offices/Facilities and Non-Essential Operations to Open at Noon

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Snow Emergency Remains in Effect; Facilities to Delay Opening Thurs 12/17

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Posted on: December 7, 2020

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 12/3/2020

Posted on: December 3, 2020

Agenda Announced for Annual Legislative Meeting with Frederick Delegation

Posted on: December 2, 2020

Mayor and Board of Aldermen to Hold Workshops for 2020 Comprehensive Plan

Posted on: November 27, 2020

Additional 275th Merchandise Pop Up Shops Announced for December

Posted on: November 27, 2020

Himes Avenue Roundabout Opens as Final Phase of Butterfly Lane Realignment

Posted on: November 25, 2020

City Signs Lease with African American Resources-Cultural Heritage Society (AARCH)

Posted on: November 25, 2020

Thanksgiving Observance: Temporary & Holiday Season Service Schedule Changes

Posted on: November 23, 2020

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 11/19/2020

Posted on: November 19, 2020

Mayoral Briefing Recording - November 17, 2020

Posted on: November 23, 2020

Police Chief Search Committee Requests Closed Session

Posted on: November 17, 2020

Updated Date/Time: Mayor O'Connor to Hold Public Briefing

Posted on: November 17, 2020

Mayor O'Connor to Hold Public Briefing to Address Pandemic Trends and Resources

Posted on: November 17, 2020

County Board of Health Institutes New Health Regulations - Includes The City of Frederick

Posted on: November 13, 2020

Community Action Health Center to Hold Flu Vaccination Clinics

Posted on: November 10, 2020

Arbor Day Foundation Names Frederick a Tree City USA

Posted on: November 9, 2020

Applicants Needed for Planning, Zoning, Bicycle/Pedestrian and Other Boards/Commissions

Posted on: November 6, 2020

Department of Housing and Human Services to hold annual Turkey Distribution

Posted on: November 6, 2020

Veterans Day Observance: City Services & Schedule Changes

Posted on: November 4, 2020

City Launches Third Round of Microgrant Program with Eligibility for Newer Businesses

Posted on: November 3, 2020

Deadline Extended for Community Survey - Chief of Police Hiring

Posted on: November 2, 2020

Last Weekend of Market Street Closure for Dining; City to Install Parklets for Restaurants

Posted on: October 30, 2020

Election Day Observance: City Services & Schedule Changes

Posted on: October 29, 2020

City to Celebrate Opening of FDK Runway Extension with Virtual Grand Opening

Posted on: October 27, 2020

Planning Commission to Consider Draft 2020 Comprehensive Plan

Posted on: October 28, 2020

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Watershed Gate Closure

Posted on: December 5, 2019

New City Website and Email Address Launch

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