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T o wn H all R epor ts
J u l y 2018
by James Rada, Jr.
Emmitsburg
For more information on the Town of Emmitsburg, visit www.emmitsburgmd.
gov or call 301-600-6300.
Town Gets $30,000 Grant “Your work here has been a
During the July meeting of catalyst for our ongoing efforts
the Emmitsburg Mayor and to enhance the quality of life in
Commissioners, Town Manager Emmitsburg,” said Tim O’Donnell,
Cathy Willets announced that the president of the Board of
town had received a $30,000 grant Commissioners.
from the Maryland Department of The new town planner, Zach
the Environment. The grant was Gulden, introduced himself to the
awarded because the town had mayor and commissioners. Gulden
been able to keep its nitrogen and lives in Gettysburg and was the
phosphorus in the water to less than Freedom Township manager and
one part per million gallons. The Upper Allen Township planner.
money will be used to continue to He has a master’s degree in public
improve and optimize the town’s administration.
water system.
POS Projects Get Funding
ADA Playground Complete Mayor Donald Briggs announced
The ADA-compliant playground that Emmitsburg had received
in Emmit Gardens is complete, $191,000 out of $391,000 that the
except for an ADA-compliant Frederick County municipalities
pathway to the park. The had to share for Program Open
playground is designed to allow Space (POS) projects.
children with disabilities to enjoy Briggs said that the all-children
activities in the park.
play lot will receive $120,000
Cipplerly Retires (77 percent of what the project
The July meeting of the could get), and the pool bathhouse
Emmitsburg Mayor and renovations will receive $71,000
Commissioners was the last one for (100 percent of what the project
Town Planner Sue Cipperly. could get).
Thurmont
For more information on the Town of Thurmont, visit www.thurmont.com
or call the town office at 301-271-7313.
Note: The Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners did not meet
between June 26 and July 24.