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that our streets are open as soon as
From the Mayor possible for our residents when bad From the Mayor drawn from our youth, Jacob,
Thurmont weather hits. The Water Department Emmitsburg Joshua, and Jeremy Talcott, then
also got a new service truck, and they lit the tree before leaving for the
Mayor John Kinnaird installed a generator at one of our Mayor Don Briggs Carriage House Inn for the 28th
wells, so in an emergency, the well Annual Evening of Christmas Spirit.
It is hard to believe that another can keep producing water. I want During the month of December, There, seemingly endless lines to
year has come and gone! This past to note that all of our employees Emmitsburg lost an outstanding see Santa, go on a hay ride, or for
year, we had a lot of things going are doing a great job and all of member of the community when hot dogs and hot chocolate waited
on in Thurmont, and I am happy to our departments work together in Bob Hance of the Carriage House excitedly. On the second floor, all
say that many improvements were emergencies to make sure repairs are Inn passed away. The Hance family enjoyed comfort and local group
made for the good of our residents. made in a timely manner. has hosted the Annual Evening of entertainment. Your dream, your gift
We completed another year’s worth Christmas Spirit in Emmitsburg the to the community.
of I & I infrastructure upgrades, Thurmont is seeing some growth first Monday evening in December
including several new manholes in residential capacity, with the town for the past twenty-eight years. Since taking office, our schedules
and replacing and relining several house project on Park Lane and seldom meshed, but a beep or a
damaged main waste water lines. several infill residential projects. I Mayor Briggs wrote the following wave was enough for those many
This long-term project is helping ease also want to welcome a new business letter to his friend, Bob, after years of working together. Whether
the burden on our waste water plant, to Thurmont, with the arrival of attending the Evening of Christmas it was for the Emmitsburg Business
and has made a significant dent Playground Specialist to their new Spirit on December 5, 2016. and Professional Association
in the inflow issues we have been facility on Apples Church Road. (EBPA), working to support FEMA/
working to resolve. The sidewalks Criswell Chevrolet continues to Robert “Reds” Francis Hance Fire Services, or supporting your
on Main Street, Water Street, and make amazing improvements to (March 19, 1961–November 23, great love—the Emmitsburg Lions
North Church Street are now in their recently acquired property on 2016) Club, there was always joy and
great shape, and the new street light Frederick Road. I want to thank laughter when working with you.
project is completed. You will notice all of the businesses in Thurmont Dear Bob,
that we have added to the Christmas for investing in our town! A strong With time, Lib and I came to eat
decorations on the new street lights business base helps to insure the For Emmitsburg this was another out less and missed the comforts of
as well. There is a new gazebo in the success of our community. As part special Christmas. To tradition on the Carriage House Inn, so instead
Mechanicstown Square Park ready of Thurmont’s commitment to the ordained first Monday evening made it a practice of ordering
to welcome visitors as they take a insure a healthy business climate, in December, the square was aglitter carryouts, as the Carriage House
break from the day’s business. The we are establishing a new Economic and again poised for the lighting food quality was special.
town has also purchased new work Development position within our of the town tree. Under a canopy
trucks this year, including a new staff. This person will work to help of uncertain skies, collars up to Thank you for the tireless energy
pole/auger truck for the Electric promote our town to new businesses meet the crisp night air, our focus and humble persistent nudge you
Department, with the capacity to and will work with all of our existing gathered on the stairs of the old brought to serving the community.
handle the longer poles required with businesses to help strengthen our hotel for the cherubim-like voices Always there, always willing. You
the increasing electric loads. The community. of the children’s chorales of Christ will be missed.
Waste Water Department purchased Community Church and Mother
a new high-pressure truck, with a As always, I can be reached by Seton School. Signaled by a visit by We’ll do our best to keep things
vacuum system for cleaning our phone at 301-606-9458, email at Santa arriving on a 1940s Vigilant going.
manholes and lines. Streets received jkinnaird@thurmont.com, or by mail Hose fire truck, three of our wisest,
a new dump truck with snowplow at Mayor John Kinnaird, P.O. Box — Don
and salt spreader, as well as a new 17, Thurmont, MD.
pickup and plow. We are very proud Invitation to Bid
of the quick response all of our As the new year starts, I look
employees give when it snows, and forward to working on many projects The Town of Thurmont is inviting all interested parties to bid on the
these new vehicles will help insure and opportunities to help our town following surplus equipment:
be the best it can be, and I hope
everyone enjoys the new year! • 1999 Chevrolet C-7500 Dump Truck. Unit comes with snow plow and
salt spreader; 5 speed hi-lo transmission. Mileage: 36,241. Minimum
Thurmont Names New Economic bid is $500.
Development Manager
• 1982 GMC 7000 Dump Truck. 5-speed manual transmission. Mileage:
Vickie Grinder has been named as the new Economic Development 85,741. Minimum bid is $500.
Manager for the Town of Thurmont. Grinder has recently served as
Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, a part-time position, since 2013. During Both vehicles are available for viewing. Please call 301-748-5748 for
her tenure as Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, Grinder has overseen many questions or to schedule an appointment for viewing the vehicles. Bids will be
popular events, including Christmas in Thurmont, the Thurmont Business received until 3:00 p.m. on January 13, 2017, at: Town of Thurmont, PO Box
Showcase, the Main Street Farmers’ Market, and the annual Art and Wine 17, Thurmont, MD 21788.
Strolls.
You Can Save A Life
Grinder’s new responsibilities will include the promotion and marketing
of business and economic development interests within the town, providing The Frederick County Health Department and Seton Center, Inc. have
guidance to existing businesses, attracting new business opportunities to partnered to offer a community Overdose Response Training on Monday,
Thurmont, and continuing to oversee the Thurmont Main Street program. January 23, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Seton Center, Inc., located at 16840
South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. This hour-long training is available
“We’re looking forward to increasing our economic development efforts for anyone at risk of overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication
in Thurmont. Vickie’s professional contacts and her determination for the OR anyone who may have an opportunity to help someone experiencing an
success of Thurmont’s business community will prove to be invaluable as we overdose. Topics will include: Types of Opioids; How to Recognize, Respond,
move forward,” stated Thurmont Commissioner and Main Street Liaison Bill and Prevent an Opioid Overdose; How to Administer Naloxone/Narcan©;
Buehrer. and Resources for Family Members, Friends & Loved Ones. Registration is
required by calling 301-447-6102, ext. 17.
Grinder, who resides in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, is scheduled to begin
working in her new position on January 17, 2017.
a d s @ t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r. c o m
that our streets are open as soon as
From the Mayor possible for our residents when bad From the Mayor drawn from our youth, Jacob,
Thurmont weather hits. The Water Department Emmitsburg Joshua, and Jeremy Talcott, then
also got a new service truck, and they lit the tree before leaving for the
Mayor John Kinnaird installed a generator at one of our Mayor Don Briggs Carriage House Inn for the 28th
wells, so in an emergency, the well Annual Evening of Christmas Spirit.
It is hard to believe that another can keep producing water. I want During the month of December, There, seemingly endless lines to
year has come and gone! This past to note that all of our employees Emmitsburg lost an outstanding see Santa, go on a hay ride, or for
year, we had a lot of things going are doing a great job and all of member of the community when hot dogs and hot chocolate waited
on in Thurmont, and I am happy to our departments work together in Bob Hance of the Carriage House excitedly. On the second floor, all
say that many improvements were emergencies to make sure repairs are Inn passed away. The Hance family enjoyed comfort and local group
made for the good of our residents. made in a timely manner. has hosted the Annual Evening of entertainment. Your dream, your gift
We completed another year’s worth Christmas Spirit in Emmitsburg the to the community.
of I & I infrastructure upgrades, Thurmont is seeing some growth first Monday evening in December
including several new manholes in residential capacity, with the town for the past twenty-eight years. Since taking office, our schedules
and replacing and relining several house project on Park Lane and seldom meshed, but a beep or a
damaged main waste water lines. several infill residential projects. I Mayor Briggs wrote the following wave was enough for those many
This long-term project is helping ease also want to welcome a new business letter to his friend, Bob, after years of working together. Whether
the burden on our waste water plant, to Thurmont, with the arrival of attending the Evening of Christmas it was for the Emmitsburg Business
and has made a significant dent Playground Specialist to their new Spirit on December 5, 2016. and Professional Association
in the inflow issues we have been facility on Apples Church Road. (EBPA), working to support FEMA/
working to resolve. The sidewalks Criswell Chevrolet continues to Robert “Reds” Francis Hance Fire Services, or supporting your
on Main Street, Water Street, and make amazing improvements to (March 19, 1961–November 23, great love—the Emmitsburg Lions
North Church Street are now in their recently acquired property on 2016) Club, there was always joy and
great shape, and the new street light Frederick Road. I want to thank laughter when working with you.
project is completed. You will notice all of the businesses in Thurmont Dear Bob,
that we have added to the Christmas for investing in our town! A strong With time, Lib and I came to eat
decorations on the new street lights business base helps to insure the For Emmitsburg this was another out less and missed the comforts of
as well. There is a new gazebo in the success of our community. As part special Christmas. To tradition on the Carriage House Inn, so instead
Mechanicstown Square Park ready of Thurmont’s commitment to the ordained first Monday evening made it a practice of ordering
to welcome visitors as they take a insure a healthy business climate, in December, the square was aglitter carryouts, as the Carriage House
break from the day’s business. The we are establishing a new Economic and again poised for the lighting food quality was special.
town has also purchased new work Development position within our of the town tree. Under a canopy
trucks this year, including a new staff. This person will work to help of uncertain skies, collars up to Thank you for the tireless energy
pole/auger truck for the Electric promote our town to new businesses meet the crisp night air, our focus and humble persistent nudge you
Department, with the capacity to and will work with all of our existing gathered on the stairs of the old brought to serving the community.
handle the longer poles required with businesses to help strengthen our hotel for the cherubim-like voices Always there, always willing. You
the increasing electric loads. The community. of the children’s chorales of Christ will be missed.
Waste Water Department purchased Community Church and Mother
a new high-pressure truck, with a As always, I can be reached by Seton School. Signaled by a visit by We’ll do our best to keep things
vacuum system for cleaning our phone at 301-606-9458, email at Santa arriving on a 1940s Vigilant going.
manholes and lines. Streets received jkinnaird@thurmont.com, or by mail Hose fire truck, three of our wisest,
a new dump truck with snowplow at Mayor John Kinnaird, P.O. Box — Don
and salt spreader, as well as a new 17, Thurmont, MD.
pickup and plow. We are very proud Invitation to Bid
of the quick response all of our As the new year starts, I look
employees give when it snows, and forward to working on many projects The Town of Thurmont is inviting all interested parties to bid on the
these new vehicles will help insure and opportunities to help our town following surplus equipment:
be the best it can be, and I hope
everyone enjoys the new year! • 1999 Chevrolet C-7500 Dump Truck. Unit comes with snow plow and
salt spreader; 5 speed hi-lo transmission. Mileage: 36,241. Minimum
Thurmont Names New Economic bid is $500.
Development Manager
• 1982 GMC 7000 Dump Truck. 5-speed manual transmission. Mileage:
Vickie Grinder has been named as the new Economic Development 85,741. Minimum bid is $500.
Manager for the Town of Thurmont. Grinder has recently served as
Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, a part-time position, since 2013. During Both vehicles are available for viewing. Please call 301-748-5748 for
her tenure as Thurmont’s Main Street Manager, Grinder has overseen many questions or to schedule an appointment for viewing the vehicles. Bids will be
popular events, including Christmas in Thurmont, the Thurmont Business received until 3:00 p.m. on January 13, 2017, at: Town of Thurmont, PO Box
Showcase, the Main Street Farmers’ Market, and the annual Art and Wine 17, Thurmont, MD 21788.
Strolls.
You Can Save A Life
Grinder’s new responsibilities will include the promotion and marketing
of business and economic development interests within the town, providing The Frederick County Health Department and Seton Center, Inc. have
guidance to existing businesses, attracting new business opportunities to partnered to offer a community Overdose Response Training on Monday,
Thurmont, and continuing to oversee the Thurmont Main Street program. January 23, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Seton Center, Inc., located at 16840
South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. This hour-long training is available
“We’re looking forward to increasing our economic development efforts for anyone at risk of overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medication
in Thurmont. Vickie’s professional contacts and her determination for the OR anyone who may have an opportunity to help someone experiencing an
success of Thurmont’s business community will prove to be invaluable as we overdose. Topics will include: Types of Opioids; How to Recognize, Respond,
move forward,” stated Thurmont Commissioner and Main Street Liaison Bill and Prevent an Opioid Overdose; How to Administer Naloxone/Narcan©;
Buehrer. and Resources for Family Members, Friends & Loved Ones. Registration is
required by calling 301-447-6102, ext. 17.
Grinder, who resides in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, is scheduled to begin
working in her new position on January 17, 2017.
a d s @ t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r. c o m
