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Updates to City Operations & Reminders to Residents: COVID-19 Impacts

As COVID-19 continues to impact The City of Frederick, additional operational adjustments are now in place.

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 during this pandemic. In addition to previously announced City operational adjustments, please view the ...

Water Main Work to Begin on 7th Street

Contractor Mid Atlantic Utilities will be conducting the work under the supervision of the City's Water Distribution Department

The City of Frederick recently hired contractor Mid Atlantic Utilities to perform essential water main reconstruction on 7^th Street, spanning from Max Kehne Park to Market Street. This project is critical to the life, health, and safety of residents, as i...

Special Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen Announced

A special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 3:00 PM for the following agenda items:

I.         Call to OrderII.        Pledge of A...

4/1/2020 Mayoral Briefing - Recording

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

Good morning, Frederick. As we enter day two of the Stay at Home order, I want to start off by saying thank you. Thank you to everyone who is takin...

Nominations Open for “Virtual” Frederick County Best Places to Work Awards

Nominations Accepted April 1-30, 2020

Sent on behalf of The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, Frederick County Workforce Services, and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations are now open for the 2020 &...

City Parks Safety: Additional Feature Closures

While parks remain open, certain features within parks are now closed.

Governor Hogan’s recent “Stay at Home” order still allows and encourages residents to get outside to bike, walk, run, and more while adhering to the social distancing guidelines and limiting the number of people to 10 or less...

Mayor O’Connor Submits Proposed FY2021 Budget

A new schedule of public meetings has been finalized.

In accordance with The City of Frederick Charter, Mayor O’Connor has submitted the proposed FY 2021 Budget to the Board of Aldermen. Due to the current public health emergency, the City’s budget public meeting timeline has been adjuste...

Online Submissions Now Accepted in the City’s Planning, Engineering, and Building Departments

A new online submittal portal is now available for documents and payment.

Beginning today, The City of Frederick is pleased to debut an online submittal portal for applications, plans, and fee payments for work with the Planning, Engineering, and Building Departments.

Through this service, the public can submit for the intake of...

City Offers Guidance on Governor Hogan's Executive Order

The City of Frederick understands there are many questions regarding Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order to stay at home, which went into effect at 8 PM last night, March 30, 2020. The City’s legal department has reviewed the orders...

Mayor O’Connor to Update Public on the City’s COVID-19 Response & Debut FY2021 Budget

The briefing will broadcast live tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, at 9:00 AM.

As announced last week, Mayor O’Connor will hold weekly public briefings on Wednesday mornings to provide updates to the community on the City’s COVID-19 response. These briefings, beginning tomorrow, will be moved to 9 AM. Previously,...

Court Street Garage will be Closed for Repairs April 6-8, 2020

Garage will be closed to all traffic beginning at 6 AM on Monday, April 6th.

The City of Frederick’s Court Street Garage will be closed for repairs Monday, April 6, 2020, through Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The garage will be closed to all traffic beginning at 6:00 AM on April 6^th. All Court Street Garage cardholders shoul...

Mayor O’Connor Announces New Micro-Grant Program for City Small Businesses

The Department of Economic Development is offering limited one-time $2500 awards to local small businesses.

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow in our community, Mayor O’Connor is announcing a new opportunity for small businesses through the City’s Department of Economic Development (DED). Today, DED launched a Small Bus...

Mayor O’Connor to Update Public on City Operations and COVID Response

The briefing will broadcast live today, Wednesday, March 25, at 2:00 PM.

Since declaring a State of Emergency on March 13, 2020, Mayor Michael O’Connor and The City of Frederick have been committed to maintaining operations that are critical to the life, health, and safety of our residents. The City has also focused ...

City Parks Safety: Use of Playground Equipment & Pavilions During COVID-19 Emergency

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department asks the community to suspend the use of playground equipment and pavilions.

As we enter the Spring season, The City of Frederick’s parks are an attractive option for fresh air, recreation, and fun. Since the beginning of the City’s State of Emergency in response to COVID-19, parks and city-owned fields have re...

Mayor O’Connor Announces New Partnerships to Serve Community during COVID-19 Pandemic

The City of Frederick is committed to supporting all in our community and are working diligently to find innovative partnerships and solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City is thankful for the active conversations and willingness of community org...

Mayor O’Connor to Brief Public on City Services and COVID Response

The briefing will be broadcast live on Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 AM

The City of Frederick is committed to providing uninterrupted essential services to residents during this State of Emergency. City leaders are also making strategic decisions on how best to deliver non-essential services while prioritizing the health of C...

City and Downtown Frederick Partnership Launch Curbside Parking Zones to Support Restaurant Carryout

Parking Zones will be in place by 4 PM today, March 17, 2020

To support The City of Frederick’s restaurants during state-mandated dining room closures, the City, in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership, is establishing “curbside pickup parking zones.” These zones, which will...

Downtown Tree Light Removal

Downtown Frederick Partnership shares the plan for light removal in Downtown Frederick.

On Monday, March 9, 2020, Choice Plantings will begin the removal of the tree lights on Market and Patrick Streets. The removal will take approximately one month to complete, weather permitting. Short term lane closures will take place to remove the light...

Summary of Public Meeting Decisions - 03/05/2020

At the March 5, 2020, Mayor and Board of Aldermen Public Meeting, the Board approved the following items:

• A Resolution designating a portion of Water Street as one-way. In conjunction with the redevelopment of historic townhomes at 155 – 165 B&am...

City Monitoring and Preparing for COVID-19

The City of Frederick is closely monitoring the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Current information suggests that person-to-person spread will continue to occur, and more cases might be identified in the United States, including in our regio...

Join National Efforts to Support the Frederick Keys and Minor League Baseball

A petition is underway, along with a Mayor’s Taskforce, to garner support to save minor league baseball.

Baseball—fireworks, hot dogs, green grass, the roar of the crowd— is a pastime that many have enjoyed for decades and hope to enjoy for years to come. This is especially true in the Frederick community, home of the Frederick Keys, an A...

Additional Comprehensive Plan Workshops Announced

Planning Commission will hold two additional workshops to garner public feedback on the Comprehensive Plan.

The City of Frederick Planning Commission will hold two additional special workshops over the next several weeks to continue the drafting of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The plan, which has been informed by public input from two questionnaires, stakeholde...

Sewer Main Rehabilitation Begins in the City

Contractor AM Liner East will be completing the work under the supervision of the City's Sewer Department

The City of Frederick has recently hired contractor AM Liner East to perform sewer lining services, which will include the cleaning and rehabilitation of the City’s sewer main linings. The work is now underway and is expected to continue for sev...

YouthWORKS! Summer Jobs Program Expands

More City youth will get the chance to work and earn a paycheck this summer thanks to an expanded Frederick YouthWORKS! Summer Jobs Program.  The City of Frederick Mayor, Michael O’Connor, and Frederick County Executive, Jan Gardner, ha...

City Sustainability Manager Receives Award

Jenny Willoughby named Land Manager of the Year by MORE

Congratulations to The City of Frederick’s Sustainability Manager, Jenny Willoughby, who was recently named Land Manager of the Year by MORE, The Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts. Jenny was recognized for her long-term work with MORE on the Fre...

City Employee Service Milestones: 2019

Join The City of Frederick in acknowledging and celebrating the service milestones of City employees.

At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen Workshop, City employees recently* celebrating years of service spanning five years to 30 years will be recognized and celebrated. The City of Frederick thanks our employees for their dedication and commi...

Board of Aldermen Approve New City Department and Role to Increase Human Services &Housing Services

The Department of Housing and Human Services, and its Director, will oversee FCAA, CDBG, and other community services.

The City of Frederick Charter and Position Schedule were amended last night at the Mayor & Board of Aldermen meeting.  The Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Michael O’Connor’s vision for a new Department of Housing and Huma...

Mayor to Request Charter Changes; Share New Vision for FCAA

Mayor O’Connor will present at Thursday’s Public Meeting for Board of Aldermen approval.

The work of the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA) has provided food, shelter, medical care, housing, and other forms of assistance since 1968. As the needs of the Frederick community have evolved, The City of Frederick acknowledges that its governm...

First Energy Begins City Tree Pruning

Work will continue now through March 2020

The City of Frederick has recently been notified of regularly scheduled vegetation management by First Energy. First Energy has hired line-clearance contractor NG Gilbert to perform the tree pruning work. The work is expected to continue through March 202...

Changes to Street Sweeping and Parking Restriction Schedules

Streets impacted include S. Carroll, East 8th, East 9th, N. Court, and Chapel Alley.

The City of Frederick Street Maintenance Department will be implementing changes to the parking restriction schedule for street sweeping in certain areas. The expected impact on parking is minimal as only one side of the street will be closed at a time. T...

Tree Frederick Program Now Accepting Orders

The Tree Frederick Program, which began in 2018, is accepting orders for its 2020 program beginning Monday, January 27, 2020.

To increase the tree canopy in The City of Frederick, the Sustainability Department has launched its 2020 Tree Frederick Program. The program offers a 50/50 cost share for trees for City residents. Sales are open January 27, 2020, through February 21, 202...

Frederick Police Chief Hargis Announces Retirement

Chief Edward Hargis will retire in late February 2020.

Chief of Police Edward Hargis is announcing his retirement after four and a half years with the Frederick Police Department and a 38-year career in public safety. His final day will be February 21, 2020.

During his tenure as Chief of the Frederick Police D...

Planning Commission Special Workshop Schedule Announced for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan

Planning Commission will hold special workshops to garner additional public feedback

The City of Frederick Planning Commission will hold three special workshops over the next several weeks to continue the drafting of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The plan, which is being informed by public input from two questionnaires and stakeholder and ...

City sells property to the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs for $1

The Hayward Road property will become an emergency family shelter.

With a continued focus on serving emerging community needs, The City of Frederick and the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs closed on the sale of a City-owned property located at 7516 Hayward Road on Monday, December 23, 2019, at a sale price ...

City’s First Strategic Plan Adopted

CommUNITY 2030 frames the vision for the City’s next ten years

At tonight’s Mayor and Board of Alderman Public Hearing, the Board of Alderman approved a resolution to adopt the City’s first strategic plan. The plan, known as CommUNITY 2030, was developed by the Mayor’s office with the si...

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...

Monocacy Boulevard Open to Vehicles

The Monocacy Boulevard Project nears completion and will allow vehicles and bicycles beginning today, December 12, 2019.

After many months of anticipation, The City of Frederick is thankful for the community’s patience and is pleased to announce the opening of Monocacy Boulevard between Schifferstadt Boulevard and Gas House Pike as of Thursday, December 12, 2019, ...

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 ...