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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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Frederick Best Places to Work’ Winners Receive Awards

Posted on: August 4, 2021

Findings from Parks and Recreation Master Plan to be Presented on Aug 9

Posted on: August 2, 2021

Opportunities Approaching in August to Share Input on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

Posted on: July 30, 2021

More Options for Voting: Overview of Upcoming 2021 City Elections

Posted on: July 28, 2021

Upcoming Water and Traffic Disruption on East Patrick Street

Posted on: July 27, 2021

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

Posted on: July 26, 2021

City Hall to reopen with environmental testing complete

Posted on: July 25, 2021

Parade-Walk-Race Permits Now Require 90-Days Notice

Posted on: July 23, 2021

City Hall closed for environmental testing

Posted on: July 22, 2021

City Hall to reopen Wednesday July 21

Posted on: July 20, 2021

Mayor O’Connor to call for closed session

Posted on: July 20, 2021

Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facility

Posted on: July 20, 2021

July 19 public meetings to be rescheduled

Posted on: July 19, 2021

City Hall to be closed July 19 due to water damage

Posted on: July 18, 2021

Traffic Advisory: Portion of Walter Martz Road to Close for Four Months

Posted on: July 12, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 7/15/2021

Posted on: July 15, 2021

Resurfacing Work to Begin on Butterfly Lane

Posted on: July 12, 2021

Church Street Garage to Undergo Repairs - Partial Closure to Last Three Weeks

Posted on: July 7, 2021

Frederick Running Festival Returns to the City this Weekend

Posted on: July 7, 2021

Americorps Member Needed for Full-Time Service at the Department of Housing and Human Services

Posted on: July 7, 2021

Reminder: City Buildings Reopen 7/6 and Other Recovery Efforts Transition

Posted on: July 2, 2021

July 2021 Events Update

Posted on: July 1, 2021

Upcoming Water and Traffic Disruption: East Street & E. 14th Street

Posted on: June 28, 2021

Independence Day Observance: City Services & Schedule Changes

Posted on: June 28, 2021

HHS to Offer Free Summer Food Service Program for Children 18 and Under

Posted on: June 25, 2021

Reminder: Pop Up Dining Returns to Market Street this Saturday

Posted on: June 25, 2021

Water Main Break - Motter Avenue and 13th Street

Posted on: June 25, 2021

City, FPD Launch Crisis Car Response Team in Collaboration with Community Partners

Posted on: June 23, 2021

Mayor to Hold Public Briefing Wednesday (6/23) at 9:30AM

Posted on: June 22, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 6/17/2021

Posted on: June 18, 2021

Water Bill Assistance Now Available Through HHS

Posted on: June 17, 2021

City Continues Calls for Feedback to Aid Recovery and Frederick's Future

Posted on: June 15, 2021

Juneteenth Observance: Temporary Service & Schedule Changes

Posted on: June 14, 2021

Mayor O’Connor Announces Updates to City Operations as COVID-19 Recovery Continues

Posted on: June 11, 2021

Mayor to Hold Public Briefing Friday (6/11) at 9AM

Posted on: June 9, 2021

Removal of Old Butterfly Lane Water Tank Scheduled to Begin on June 9

Posted on: June 7, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 6/3/2021

Posted on: June 4, 2021

Update on City Pool Operations

Posted on: June 4, 2021

Community Responds to Operation Safe Speed with over 200+ Concerns Submitted

Posted on: June 4, 2021

Frederick Airport Receives Grant for Runway Extension

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Continues; Requests Constituent Feedback through Survey

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Downtown Streetscape Study Continues; Second Public Meeting to be held on June 22

Posted on: June 1, 2021

Pop Up Dining to Return to Frederick this Summer on Select Saturdays

Posted on: May 27, 2021

Memorial Day Observance: City Services & Schedule Changes

Posted on: May 25, 2021

June 2021 Events Update

Posted on: May 28, 2021

Mayor, City Staff Continuing to Address Homelessness With Community

Posted on: May 24, 2021

Mayor O’Connor Announces the Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget of $170.1 Million

Posted on: May 21, 2021

Mayor O'Connor Declares Juneteenth as an Administrative Holiday for The City of Frederick

Posted on: May 20, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: May 18, 2021

City Receives $300,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Award

Posted on: May 12, 2021

Bathroom Install to Temporarily Close Roads Near Westside Regional Park

Posted on: May 11, 2021

2020 City Water Report Now Available

Posted on: May 12, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 5/6/2021

Posted on: May 7, 2021

Thomas and Diggs Pools to Open This Summer

Posted on: May 10, 2021

Upcoming Water Service Disruption along Lee Place and Biggs Avenue

Posted on: May 10, 2021

City to Expand Closed Captioning to Multiple Languages

Posted on: May 7, 2021

Share Your Thoughts with Mayor O'Connor at his next Q&A Session

Posted on: May 6, 2021

Board of Alderman vote in closed session to publicly release investigative report

Posted on: May 4, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: May 4, 2021

Kemp Lane to be Closed May 17 - June 7

Posted on: May 3, 2021

Mayor O’Connor Announces Efforts to Combat Speeding and Increase Traffic Safety

Posted on: May 3, 2021

City to Hold Meeting for Community Event Planners

Posted on: April 30, 2021

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

Posted on: April 26, 2021

Sign Up for Text Alerts as Events Return to the City

Posted on: April 20, 2021

Downtown Frederick Partnership & The City of Frederick Announce Downtown Streetscape Study

Posted on: April 20, 2021

Sophie and Madigan's Playground Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Tuesday (4/20) Afternoon

Posted on: April 19, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 4/15/2021

Posted on: April 16, 2021

REMINDER: Spring Freecycle Event this Saturday

Posted on: April 12, 2021

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

Posted on: April 6, 2021

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Posted on: April 5, 2021

Mayor Submits Request to Congressional Committees on Appropriations

Posted on: April 5, 2021

Nominations Open for 2021 Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards

Posted on: April 2, 2021

The City of Frederick Joins Capital Area Solar Co-op

Posted on: April 6, 2021

Rolling Road Closures Scheduled on Schifferstadt Blvd on April 5

Posted on: April 2, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 4/1/2021

Posted on: April 2, 2021

Mayor O'Connor Presents Proposed FY22 Budget

Posted on: April 1, 2021

Water Main Break - Opossumtown Pike

Posted on: March 31, 2021

Parks Master Plan Meeting Follow Up: Live Feed Interruption and Options for Comments

Posted on: March 30, 2021

Work Begins on Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Posted on: March 26, 2021

City to Recognize Earth Hour on March 27th

Posted on: March 25, 2021

Findings from Disparity Study to be Shared at Wednesday’s Workshop

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 3/18/2021

Posted on: March 19, 2021

Upcoming Water and Traffic Disruption on East Street

Posted on: March 19, 2021

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

Posted on: March 17, 2021

All NAC Planning Presentation rescheduled for March 29

Posted on: March 17, 2021

All NAC Planning Presentation to be Rescheduled

Posted on: March 15, 2021

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 3/4/2020

Posted on: March 5, 2021

Upcoming Water and Traffic Disruption in Shab Row Area

Posted on: March 15, 2021

Spring Freecycle Event Set for April 17th

Posted on: March 11, 2021

City Chooses Green Power and Joins EPA Partnership

Posted on: March 12, 2021

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

Posted on: March 1, 2021

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

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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

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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

Posted on: December 17, 2020

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

Posted on: December 16, 2020

Update on Winter Storm Gail's Arrival in Frederick

Posted on: December 16, 2020

Snow Emergency Declared in The City of Frederick

Posted on: December 15, 2020

Water Main Break at Fort Detrick

Posted on: December 9, 2020

Call for Closed Sessions - Frederick Police Chief External Search Committee

Posted on: December 8, 2020

City Announces New Utility Grant Program for Water & Sewer Bill Assistance

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

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Dec. 14, Santa Fun Run

Posted on: December 5, 2019

Watershed Gate Closure

Posted on: December 5, 2019

New City Website and Email Address Launch

Posted on: November 21, 2019