From the Mayor
ThurmontMayor John Kinnaird This year, the United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary. I expect that there will be lots of opportunities to celebrate this milestone accomplishment! Interestingly, here in Thurmont, we are also celebrating a special anniversary. This year will be the 275th anniversary of the founding of our community by settlers from Pennsylvania.…
Town Hall Report
by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t Public Hearing Held for Budget and Tax Rates The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently held public hearings on the proposed tax rates and fiscal year 2026 budget. The personal property tax will remain at $.62 per $100 of assessed value. The real estate…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Mayor John Kinnaird was unable to submit his column for this month. Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis This month, I want to dedicate my article to the Daughters of Charity. This year marks the 50th anniversary celebration of the canonization of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. The next several months are full of…
Grange Hosts “Antique Roadshow”
The Thurmont Grange No. 409 hosted its annual Antique Roadshow on Monday, March 11. This event is held each year to raise money for an individual or family in need or an organization’s cause. This year, funds were donated to the Catoctin FFA Chapter’s trip to the 2024 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Several past…
