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T own H all R eports

JUL Y 2 0 1 7 Emmitsburg

by James Rada, Jr. Commissioners Get Merger Update offer the program to their residents.
Vigilant Hose Company Chief
Frank Davis and Emmitsburg Emmitsburg Multi-User Trail Work
Thurmont Ambulance Company President Mary Day
Lou Little updated the Emmitsburg There will be a work day on
East Street Parking Concerns Commissioners recognized the Mayor and Commissioners on the the Emmitsburg Multi-User Trail
Thurmont residents who live along Thurmont Little League team for progress of the two companies. on August 5, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00
East Street have expressed the parking winning the District 2 championship. Members from both companies p.m. Volunteers should dress for
concerns they have to Mayor John They went 4-0 in the district and hit voted unanimously to proceed with work, and tools will be provided.
Kinnaird and the town commissioners. 22 home runs. The team’s expenses the merger. Since Saturday, July 8, Volunteers will also be provided
Because of a lack of defined spaces to compete in the state championship ambulances have been operating coffee, orange juice, bagels and
along the street, parking can be “a little is about $20,000. The commissioners out of the Vigilant Hose Company cream cheese, fruit, and more.
bit jumbled.” Many residents would agreed to contribute $1,500 to the building on West Main Street. After the work session, volunteers
like to see the parking spaces along the effort. “Since these mergers have started, will be provided lunch. For more
street marked. we have not failed on a single call,” information, contact Commissioner
Commissioner Wes Hamrick Update on Mural Project Davis said. Tim O’Donnell at TODonnell@
expressed concern that cars might Artist Yemi showed the Thurmont The goal is for the merger to be emmitsburgmd.gov.
not be able to turn around at the end Mayor and Commissioners the completed by January 1, 2018.
of the street, but this can be solved preliminary drawings for the mural Yard Waste and Recycling Drop-off
with the elimination of a parking project that he is painting for the Protecting Utility Lines The next yard waste and recycling
space or two at the end of the street town. He told the commissioners that Ashley Shiwarski with Utility drop-off for Emmitsburg will be
closest to the carnival grounds. it is still on track to be unveiled in Service Partners, Inc. spoke to on August 19, beginning at 9:00
Chief Administrative Officer Jim the spring of 2018. Fundraising for the Emmitsburg Mayor and a.m. This event is held every third
Humerick also stated that a stop the project is ongoing, and Yemi will Commissioners recently about the Saturday. Items can be dropped off at
sign will be placed on Center Street be using local residents as models in National League of Cities Service the site on Creamery Road. Recycling
at East Street, which will turn the the mural. Line Program. The program is available to any Frederick County
intersection into a three-way stop. partners Utility Service Partners with resident, but the yard waste drop-off
Per citizen suggestions, “one way” Town Approves Purchase of New municipalities and participating is only available to people who have
signs will be placed on Center Street Pumps residents to protect water and sewer an ID or driver’s license that shows
and at the top of Church Street and The Thurmont Mayor and lines that break that are on their they live in the 21727 zip code.
East Street. Also, a “Do Not Enter” Commissioners approved the bid property. Typically, if there is a line
sign will be posted at Center Street of C. Schultes of Maryland to break on private property, it is the Last Town Block Party for the
and East Street. replace the well No. 7 pumps for responsibility of the property owner Summer
$32,200. This was an item for to pay for the repairs. Those insured The last of the three block parties
Thurmont Helps Little League Champs which the Water Department had by the program can receive up to that the Town of Emmitsburg has
The Thurmont Mayor and been budgeting. $8,500 per incident. been sponsoring this summer will
“This could really benefit be held on Friday, August 18, from
For more information on the Town of Thurmont, visit www.thurmont.com or call Emmitsburg, because we have a 6:00-8:00 p.m. The party will be held
lot of residents who don’t have a
the town office at 301-271-7313. lot of money to pay for stuff,” said at the Community Park and is free
for everyone.
Commissioner Cliff Sweeney.
Three different types of policies Deadline to Register to Vote
P a tr onize Our Adve r tise r s! would be offered, and each one Approaching
The Catoctin Banner newspaper exists due to the advertising support of those featured in each issue. would cost less than $10.00 a month. August 28 is the last day that you
The commissioners are considering can register to vote in the upcoming
offering the program in Emmitsburg. Emmitsburg Town Election. You can
JOIN US! Thurmont and Taneytown already register at the town office.

10th Annual 5K Trail Walk and 10K Trail Run For more information on the Town of Emmitsburg, visit www.emmitsburgmd.gov
or call 301-600-6300.
Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 • 8:00am-11:00am
Register online: www.active.com & search: ThorpeWood

301-271-2823

Don’t miss
the fun! 12805-A Mink Farm Rd.
Proceeds to benefit ThorpeWood’s partnership Thurmont, MD
with Frederick County Head Start www.thorpewood.org