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http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html City of Frederick E-News December 2013 Welcome to the December 2013 City of Frederick E-Newsletter. If you have something you would like to see addressed in future issues, please email us your suggestions! In This Issue Channel 99 61st Administration Info City Holiday Schedules Christmas Tree Drop Off Congratulations to the 61st Administration Snow Removal Tips & of The City of Frederick Reminders The Inauguration of the 61st Administration of The City of Frederick took Call 2-1-1- place on December 12, 2103 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Contact information for the Mayor and Aldermen is as follows. Mayor Randy McClement Quick Links 301-600-1380 [email protected] The City of Frederick Alderman Kelly Russell - President Pro-Tem 301-600-2966 [email protected] Boards & Commissions Alderman Michael O'Connor 301-600-1386 [email protected] Channel 99 Alderman Phil Dacey 301-600-1632 [email protected] Alderman Josh Bokee 301-600-1863 [email protected] Alderman Donna Kuzemchak http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (1 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM] http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html 301-600-1382 [email protected] Tips for Curbside Recycling in Winter Lauren O'Malley - Legislative Assistant to the BoA 301-600-2236 [email protected] Winter weather could affect curbside recycling service. Knowing when to set your blue cart out is easy.... ● Download for free www. my-waste.mobi/ Frederick ● Call 301-6600-2960 ● Find Frederick County Department of Solids Waste Management on Facebook L to R - Bokee, Russell, McClement, O'Connor, Kuzemchak, Dacey ● Tune into Local Radio: Click on Inaugural Ceremony to view. WFMD, WFRE, WAFY, Click on Mayor McClement's Inaugural Address to view WWEG document. The City of Frederick Government Holiday & Trash/Yard Waste Collection Schedule Do You Know... BYLOMO? The City of Frederick Government Offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, Buy Local Mobile App Promote December 25, 2013. Local Dining, Events, Services Offices will reopen at the regularly scheduled times on Thursday, December 26, 2013. The City of Frederick Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in observance of New Year's Day. Offices will reopen at the regularly scheduled times on Thursday, January 2, 2014. BYLOMO is a mobile app which Additional schedules are as follows: has been created to serve residents and visitors to Frederick All City parking garages and parking meters will by providing access to information offer free parking on Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday December about local dining, events, retail 25th & Wednesday, January 1, 2014. shops and professional services. City parking garages are located at: The app enables users to easily * Church Street Parking Garage - 17 East Church St. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (2 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM] http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html see a map and locations where * Court Street Parking Garage - 2 South Court St. products and services can be found. * Carroll Creek Parking Garage - 44 East Patrick St. * West Patrick Street Garage - 138 West Patrick St. * East All Saints Street Garage - 125 East All Saints St. The Signing of William R. Talley Fitness Center will operate on the the following schedule: Monocacy Boulevard * Tuesday December 24th - Closing at 2:00 PM Funding * Wednesday, December 25th -CLOSED Memorandum of * Tuesday, December 31st - Closing at 2:00 PM Understanding * Wednesday January 1, 2014 - CLOSED The City of Frederick and Frederick The Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) Board of County Commissioners will operate on the following schedule: held a joint press conference on * Tuesday, December 24th - Closed Wednesday, November 20, 2013 to * Wednesday, December 25th - Closed commemorate the signing of the * Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - Closed Monocacy Boulevard Funding The FCAA Soup Kitchen will be open as usual and serve a free evening Memorandum meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. of Understanding. Click on video to watch the TRASH/YARD WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES press conference. Trash Collection Schedule There will be NO trash collection service on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 or Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Residents who are on the ONCE A WEEK collection schedule are asked to do the following: * If you normally set your household trash out on Tuesday evening for Wednesday collection please put your trash out on Wednesday evening for Thursday collection. Residents who are on the TWICE A WEEK schedule are asked to hold Tune into City Cable their trash until the next scheduled collection day. Channel 99 for the Latest City News and Yard Waste Collection Information There will be NO yard waste collection on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 or Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in observance of the Christmas and City meetings broadcast live are: New Year Holidays. Public Hearing Residents are asked to hold their yard waste until the next scheduled 1st and 3rd Thursdays collection date. 7pm Downtown Business District trash WILL be collected on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 and Wednesday, January 1, 2014 as per the normal Zoning Board of schedule. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (3 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM] http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html Appeals 4th Tuesday 7pm Remember - Holiday wrapping paper is recyclable! Historic Preservation Committee 2nd & 4th Thursdays 6pm Christmas Tree Drop Off Program Planning Commission 2nd Tuesdays 6pm Streets & Sanitation 3rd Tuesdays 9:15am The City of Frederick Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling Program begins on December 26, 2013 and continues For more information, call 301- through January 31, 2014. 600-3889 or email channel 99. The 4 drop off points are: Connect with 1. Harry Grove Stadium in the lower lot The City of Frederick 2. Husky Park (Yard 2) - Highland Street 3. Max Kehne Park - West 7th Street 4. Taskers Chance Park - Key Parkway behind Westridge Shopping Center Each park will have a sign designating the drop off area. Please remove all ornaments, garland, tinsel, lights, etc. The trees collected will be ground into mulch. For more information call 301-600-1173 or 301-600- 1440. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (4 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM] http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html Snow Removal Tips & Reminders for Residents ● Where are the snow emergency routes? ● What do I do if I live on a snow emergency route? ● What are my responsibilities? ● Can I shovel snow into City right-of-ways? ● How do I know what is going on? ● Are there deadlines for the City to remove snow? Find out this information and more by visiting Snow Removal Tips and Reminders. **Please note - The City of Frederick Snow Emergency Plan May Differ from Frederick County and/or the State of Maryland** **During the Snow Emergency Plan, normal parking rates will apply in all City parking garages. For up-to-date weather information, call The City of Frederick Information Line at 301.600.1300. Click on Weather Alerts and more to sign up to receive up-to- date alerts. Call 2-1-1 Informational & Referral Crisis Intervention Get Connected. Get Answers www.211md.org Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 150 languages. What types of services can 2-1-1 connect you with? ● Basic human needs (food, clothing, shelter, rent & utility assistance, eviction prevention, tax prep assistance, physical & mental health - counseling, crisis intervention, addition treatments, http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (5 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM] http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html support groups, health clinics ● Employment support - job search & placement centers, training programs ● Support for older Americans and people with disabilities - Department of Aging, adult day care, home health care, telephone wellness checks, meals, respite care ● Support for children, youth and families - childcare, after-school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, parenting classes, mentoring, tutoring, & protective services Frequently Requested Numbers ● Police (non emergency) - 301-600-2101 ● City Hall - 301-600-1380 ● DPW (24 hours) - 301-600-1440 ● Water Billing - 301-600-1421 ● Trash & Yard Waste Collection - 301-600- 1440 ● Recycling (blue bin) - 301-600-2960 ● Parking - 301-600-1429 ● Recreation Center - 301-600-1492 ● Sports Fields Rental - 301-600-1493 ● FCAA - 301-600-1506 ● Red Light Camera - 301-600-1421 ● Speed Camera - 1-855-290-0002 Frederick Police Department Tip Line Anonymous tips may be called into the Frederick Police Department's tip line at 301-600-TIPS (8477). http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (6 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM] http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html Washington Council of Governments (COG) The City of Frederick is a member of the Washington Council of Governments Maryland Municipal League (MML) The Associations of Cities and Towns The City of Frederick is a member of the Maryland Municipal League http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs199/1102359044815/archive/1115858602183.html (7 of 7) [12/19/2013 3:34:21 PM].