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Sewer Main Rehabilitation - Current Work Schedule

AM Liner East continues its work on City sewer liners this week in the areas of Spectrum Drive, Waverly Drive, Key Parkway, Tillman Place, Taney Avenue, Rockwell Terrace, West 2nd Street, and North Bentz Street. Work is expected to be complete by the end ...

Utility Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications

Beginning August 3, 2020, The Frederick Community Action Agency’s Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) began administering Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES funding to assist Frederick City residents with utility emergencies due to...

Water Main Break Repair on W. 2nd Street

The City of Frederick is currently repairing a water main break on the 100 Block of W. 2nd St from Court Street to Record Street. This portion of 2nd Street is closed to all traffic. Once water service is restored, residents may notice cloudy water. This ...

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 08/06/2020

At the August 6, 2020, Mayor and Board of Aldermen Public Meeting, the Board approved the following items:

• Dedication of public parkland in the Sycamore Ridge development. Per the City’s Land Management Code, the developer is required to provide ...

FPD Expands Body Worn Camera Program

The Frederick Police Department moved forward with the planned expansion of its body-worn camera program this past weekend on August 1, 2020. The Department first implemented the use of body-worn cameras in 2016 with the issuance of 18 devices to patrol d...

Preparing for the Potential Impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias

With Tropical Storm Isaias approaching our region, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect for The City of Frederick today through Tuesday evening. The City of Frederick is taking necessary preparations as the storm could bring flooding and high winds into the F...

Upcoming Workshop to Discuss Citizen Oversight of Law Enforcement Agencies

On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, Acting Chief Patrick Grossman of the Frederick Police Department provided the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and the community an overview of the department’s use of force policies and general orders. A/Chief Grossman wil...

Frederick Community Action Agency in Need of Supplies and Food

The Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) offers many services to the Frederick community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, FCAA has continued to adapt and expand services to meet the needs of the Frederick community. At this time, FCAA is in need of ...

Virtual Awards Highlight Outstanding Local Employers

For nearly two decades, the Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards – hosted by The City of Frederick, Frederick County Workforce Services, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, and the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce - have ...

Water Main Break on Shookstown Road

The City of Frederick experienced a water main break this morning on Shookstown Road between Baughmans Lane and Rosemont Avenue. An 11-foot section was replaced, and the necessary rock was excavated. Water should be restored by 6 PM this evening. &nbs...

Members Needed for New Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group

In April, The City of Frederick adopted a resolution on the climate emergency that is impacting our community - locally and globally. It called for many actions and steps, including the formation of a Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group in partnersh...

7/29/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view the 7/29/2020 Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

Good Morning.

As we continue to respond and take measures to keep our community safe, this morning I have a few updates and reminders. COVID-1...

Parks and Recreation Fall 2020 Field User Registration is Now Open

Registration to use sports fields at The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation sites is now open. Application packets are due by July 31, 2020, with the goal of issuing permits and schedule by August 14, 2020. 

The City of Frederick’s D...

Butterfly Lane Sidewalk Project Nears Completion

In addition to the recent opening of roadways (Contender Way and the Himes Avenue extension) in the area of Butterfly Lane/Westside Regional Park, the City’s Department of Public Works continues its efforts to ensure safe passage with the final ...

7/22/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view the 7/22/2020 Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

Good Morning. 

Each day we wake up and learn of another state that is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, hospital bed usage, and positi...

Applicants Needed to Fill Commission and Board Vacancies

The City of Frederick is currently seeking interested persons to fill vacancies on several boards and commissions. These positions are critical to the work and progress of the City. 

Current vacancies include: 

• Airport Commission, Citizen ...

AmeriCorps Positions Available at FCAA

The Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA), in partnership with A STAR AmeriCorps, is pleased to announce the availability of two (2) openings for full-time AmeriCorps Members and one (1) part-time AmeriCorps Member to serve at the FCAA. Specifically, t...

Changes to Street Sweeping and Parking Restriction Schedules

The Street Maintenance Department will be implementing changes or additions to the parking restriction schedule for street sweeping in the Dill Avenue area. The expected impact on parking is minimal as only one side of the street will be closed at a time....

Sewer Main Rehabilitation - Current Work Schedule

In February, The City of Frederick announced that contractor AM Liner East would be performing critical sewer lining services of the City’s sewer main linings. After a short pause in the spring due to the State of Emergency and affiliated closur...

Scottys Bus Lane Becomes Official with Reveal on July 21

In early July, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved the renaming of the portion of Scholls Lane between Jefferson Street and Burck Street to Scottys Bus Lane in memory of Raymond Scott, Sr.  On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the new road name will b...

FCAA Continues to Evolve Programs to Meet Community Needs, including COVID-19 Testing

The Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) offers many services to the Frederick community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, FCAA continues to adapt and expand services to meet the needs of the Frederick community. Please review the information below r...

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 07/16/2020

At the July 16, 2020 Mayor and Board of Aldermen Public Meeting, the Board approved the following items:

• A contract with C. William Hetzer, Inc. to relocate Taxiway A – Phase 1 at the Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK). This work will relocate the...

7/8/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view the 7/8/2020 Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

Good Morning.

As our efforts to support our residents and community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue, today, I will be sharing a f...

Roads Open with New Traffic Pattern as part of the Butterfly Lane Realignment

The City of Frederick is excited to announce upcoming road openings and new traffic patterns as part of the Butterfly Lane Road realignment. On Friday, July 17, 2020, the intersection of MD-180 and Himes Ave will open, along with Contender Way and the new...

Parks and Recreation Announce Additional ‘Return to Recreation’ Activities

After consultation with City leaders and the evolving reopening guidance from the State, the Parks and Recreation Department is announcing the following updates to operations, closures, and cancellations:  

• Return to Recreation programming will be...

City Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Rent Increases

In the City’s latest efforts to relieve residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance prohibiting the increase of rent and application of late fees during and after the Governor’s Stat...

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 07/02/2020

At the July 2, 2020 Mayor and Board of Aldermen Public Meeting, the Board approved the following items:

• A Resolution to change the name of a portion of Scholls Lane to Scottys Bus Lane. Raymond Scott, Sr. was a well-known member of the community, known for...

A Statement from Mayor O'Connor on Recent Vandalism

A statement from Mayor Michael O’Connor: 

On Saturday morning, I awoke to find disturbing, alarming, and racist images and messages posted throughout our City and the County.  Immediately, I directed our Department of Public Wor...

City Partners with Hood College to Monitor Stream Temperatures

To support Frederick’s environment and ecosystem, The City of Frederick has partnered again with Hood College Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies to monitor temperatures in our local streams. Loggers, the devices used to monitor the tempera...

Independence Day Observance: City Services & Schedule Changes

The City of Frederick’s offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, to observe Independence Day and some service schedules will change.

Parking

• No payment required is at City garages and meters on Friday, July 3, 2020, or Saturday, July 4, 202...

6/24/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view the 6/24/2020 Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

Good morning.

Today’s briefing is going to be just that – brief – but I would like to provide updates and remind...

Christopher’s Crossing to Open Friday

The City of Frederick is excited to announce the opening of a new segment of Christopher’s Crossing the afternoon of Friday, June 26, 2020. The City began construction of this critical missing link of Christopher’s Crossing between Clo...

Upcoming Demonstrations in Downtown Area

The City of Frederick is expecting additional Black Lives Matter demonstrations this Saturday, June 20, 2020, in the downtown area. In addition to the Market Street road closure for Pop-Up Dining, temporary road closures may occur on Church, East, Fourth,...

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 06/18/2020

At the June 18, 2020 Mayor and Board of Aldermen Public Meeting, the Board approved the following items:

• An Ordinance to amend Section 420 of the Land Management Code concerning surface parking in the Carroll Creek Overlay District. The Land Management Cod...

6/17/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view the 6/17/2020 Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

Good morning.

Thank you for joining me for the 13^th Wednesday morning Mayoral Briefing, meaning that the impacts of COVID-19 have been in our ...

Mayor Calls for Closed Session of the Board of Aldermen

Mayor Michael O’Connor has requested a Closed Session on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 6:00 PM. Mayor O’Connor will request a vote of the Aldermen to convene the meeting as a Virtual Closed Session.

This action is in accordance with the a...

City Announces Operational Updates after Entering Stage 2 of Recovery

The City of Frederick continues to evaluate its operations and how best to deliver services in a way that is safe for the community and City employees. As the City continues to recover and proceed through reopening stages, the following operational adjust...

Additional 7th Street Test Pitting to be Completed This Week

As part of the 7th Street Water Main Reconstruction project, contractor Mid Atlantic Utilities will conduct additional test pitting this Tuesday and Wednesday (June 16-17, 2020) between Trail Ave and Motter Ave. Temporary and moving lane closures may occu...

June 24 Workshop Dedicated for the Review and Discussion of Police Department Policies

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Mayor O’Connor addressed the community in his public briefing and committed to continued action to end racial injustice. During the briefing, Mayor O’Connor reviewed the current programs and activities with...

6/10/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view the 6/10/2020 Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

Good morning.

When I began these weekly briefings in March, it was done with the intention to keep the community informed and aware of the eve...

An Update on the City's Pop Up Dining Program

Last week, The City of Frederick announced the Pop Up Dining program for restaurants throughout the City. Since the announcement, the Department of Economic Development has been working with the restauranteurs to discuss the options, resulting in more tha...

City Announces Nonprofit COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

On Thursday, June 4, the Board of Aldermen approved a COVID-19 relief grant program to support local nonprofit and other non-governmental civic organizations whose mission is to provide support to children who are 18 or younger and /or served by Frederick...

Additional Demonstrations - June 8, 2020

The City of Frederick is expecting additional demonstrations this evening, June 8, 2020, in the downtown area and near the Frederick County’s Sheriff’s Department, which is located within City limits. The Frederick Police Department is...

City Updates Due to Expected Large Crowds on June 5

The City of Frederick, the Frederick Police Department, and local public safety partners are actively collaborating to ensure the welfare of all residents during upcoming community demonstrations and will be supporting the first amendment liberties of dem...

City Hall Roof Replacement to Begin

The City of Frederick’s City Hall has served the community in many capacities through Frederick’s history. The City is committed to the historic preservation of this iconic building and to ensure the safety of all those who enter.

On Ap...

The Weinberg Center for the Arts Announces High School Graduate Photo Op

The Weinberg Center for the Arts is offering a unique way to celebrate local high school graduates. Dress up in your cap and gown and come downtown for an unforgettable photo op in front of the Weinberg Center!  Starting Monday, June 8, 2020, eac...

City Announces Keyword Opt-in for Upcoming Demonstration Updates

The City of Frederick, the Frederick Police Department, and local public safety partners are actively collaborating to ensure the welfare of all residents during upcoming community demonstrations and will be supporting the first amendment liberties of dem...

6/3/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

Please view today’s Mayoral Briefing. Scripts are provided below in English and Spanish.  

GOOD MORNING. 

TODAY, I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEXT PHASE OF FREDERICK’S REOPENING. IN ADDITION TO USING THIS BRIEF...

Mayor Announces ‘Pop Up Dining’ Program for City Restaurants

In today’s public briefing, Mayor O’Connor announced new efforts to support City restaurants due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic – “Pop Up Dining” in Frederick. The City received 1500 resp...

An Update on Street Sweeping

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the last several months, street sweeping in The City of Frederick has been occurring on a reduced schedule. This was mainly attributed to the City reducing its staff levels to reduce the spread and lessen exposure to ensu...

Statement and Video - Mayor O'Connor and A/Chief Grossman's Call for Justice

View Mayor O’Connor’s Address and Call to Justice today with FPD Police Chief, Patrick Grossman. English and Spanish statements below. 

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New Playground Equipment to be Installed at Rosedale Park

The City of Frederick’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the installation of new playground equipment at Rosedale Park. Beginning Monday, June 8, 2020, Playground Specialists will be present at the park to install the equip...

Mayor O’Connor and FPD Chief Grossman to Address the City

Mayor Michael O’Connor and Frederick Police Department’s A/Chief Patrick Grossman will address the City tomorrow, Monday, June 1, 2020, in response to the killing of George Floyd, the continued injustices in our nation, and planned dem...

Temporary Outdoor Seating Zoning Permit Announced

Per Governor Hogan’s Stage One measures, outdoor dining began this evening in The City of Frederick. As shared yesterday in the Mayor’s Statement on the Governor’s plans, the City is working diligently to support restaurants ...

Restrooms are Now Reopen in Two City Parking Garages

As the City enters the Governor’s Stage One at 5 PM today, May 29, 2020, restrooms in two of the City’s parking garages will reopen. 

Beginning today, the restrooms in the Carroll Creek and Church parking garages will be open 9...

A Statement from Mayor O'Connor: Adopting the Governor's Stage One Measures

Governor Larry Hogan announced updates to his Recovery Plan Wednesday evening. Again, these measures were implemented with a flexible, community-based approach that authorized individual jurisdictions, like Frederick County and The City of Frederick, to m...

City Requests Public Feedback on Outdoor Dining Options

Feedback requested by Saturday, May 30, 2020 at noon.

The City of Frederick anticipates that the State of Maryland and Frederick County may reopen restaurants for limited indoor and outdoor dining in the near future.  Outdoor dining is expected to be highly popular for both patrons and owners. The C...

Army Corps of Engineers Return to Downtown Frederick to Gather Stormwater Information

In late 2018, The City of Frederick began a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE) to develop a flood resiliency study for areas in the City prone to stormwater and urban riverine flooding. This partnership aims to d...

Parks and Recreation Provides Update to Operations, Closures, and Cancellations Due to the COVID-19

After consultation with City leaders and the reopening guidance from the State, the Parks and Recreation Department is announcing the following updates to operations, closures, and cancellations.  

The latest updates include:

• The Edward P. Thomas, ...

Frederick Community Action Agency Acting Director Appointed

Janet Jones, FCAA’s Assistant Director of Medical Services, will serve as Acting Director.

On behalf of the City of Frederick, Mayor Michael O’Connor is pleased to announce Janet Jones as the Acting Director of the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA). 

Janet began her tenure with the FCAA as a Clinic Outreach Worker in 19...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Dec. 14, Santa Fun Run

There will be a running event Saturday, December 14, 2019 along the Monocacy 5k route. Please be advised that temporary delays can be expected for rolling lane closures between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

More information about the event is available from the YMCA here

Run route attached

Read on...

Watershed Gate Closure

The City of Frederick has closed and locked the gates on Fishing Creek Road at its junctions with Gambrill Park Road and Hamburg Road to protect critical habitat.

Press release

Press Conference Announcing City's 275th Anniversary

Press conference to be held on Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at 2:00PM in the City Hall Boardroom announcing the City’s upcoming 275th Anniversary

Full release here

New City Website and Email Address Launch

The City of Frederick announces new website and email address launch.

Full media release

Prescribed Burn Scheduled in City Watershed

A prescribed burn is scheduled to restore a stand of pitch pine that is about 90 years old, at the end of its life span in the city watershed property off Gambrill Park Road between October 28 and November 8, 2019.

See full release here

Mayor O'Connor calls for Closed Session

Mayor Michael O'Connor has requested a Closed Session on Wednesday, Oct 16

Mayor Michael O’Connor has requested a Closed Session on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 immediately following the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Workshop. Mayor O’Connor will request a vote of the Aldermen to convene the meeting as a Closed ...