From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be sitting here writing the “Mayor’s Column” for our local newspaper. I’m sure Mrs. Richards, my English teacher, would tell you the same thing. But here it goes. My first few weeks in office have been very busy. I have…
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs In early September, I had the honor of announcing the FFA Sweetheart winner at the opening ceremony of the 67th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show at Catoctin High School. The winner was Caroline Clark. Caroline, who was raised and lives on her family farm in Rocky Ridge, among other things,…
Davis and Turquist Elected in Emmitsburg
James Rada, Jr. Frank Davis and Valerie Turnquist were elected during the Emmitsburg municipal elections on September 26. Despite the rainy day, 367 people turned out to vote. Two incumbent commissioners, Davis and Timothy O’Donnell, ran to replace Mayor Don Briggs. Davis won with 82 percent (301 votes) of votes, while O’Donnell received only 17…
From The Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird The school year has started, and we all need to be extra careful while driving on our local and county roads and state highways. First and foremost, we must be aware of the kids crossing our streets. There are crosswalks at all intersections in Thurmont, although they may not be marked.…
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs ON VACATION Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird It’s hard to believe we are already more than halfway through 2023! Summer has been great so far, but it looks like the temps are going to be hitting the mid-90s for the beginning of August. When the temperatures rise, be sure to stay hydrated,…
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs As planned, the community pool opened without a hitch for the Memorial Day weekend, just in time to accommodate lots of us on some of those hot days. However, the town-sponsored pool party for June was interrupted by thunder and lightning delays. Not to despair, dates are set for July and…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day and had the opportunity to spend time with your family. The Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market is now open on Saturday mornings at the Community Park. I encourage everyone to visit the market and any other community events we are having. Watch for…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, and I want to help make you more aware of this common health issue. There are several different types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell skin cancer, and squamous cell skin cancer. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is a very a common cancer in the United…
From the Mayors
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs With April comes traces of lengthening days, milder weather, and once again, the increasing choruses of activity in our parks. In addition to the hardy Emmitsburg Walking Club members (Look them up; they have a Facebook page), comes baseball and softball pushing the edges of each day for practice times. Earth…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird With the last two weeks of February surprising us with amazing weather, I think we are all looking forward to the warmth of the spring and summer months. Now is the time to plan to attend many of our amazing events in the coming year. Here is a listing of some…
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The New Year brought some excitement with Rutter’s opening Tuesday, January 17. With town approvals in hand and most of the county approvals, too, the protracted construction was complicated by supply chain issues, state highway approval, and state environmental approvals, but FINALLY, it is open. The station offers wide, spacious access…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Welcome to the New Year! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I remember my parents telling me that the older we get, the faster time seems to pass. This past year really seemed to fly by for me, but looking back, I had a great time. With winter upon…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are, already in December! Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope everyone was able to celebrate with family or friends. By the time you read this, Christmas in Thurmont will also be no more than a pleasant memory. We are still left with the better part of December ahead…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Where did summer go? We are now looking forward to all the fun of fall. There are plenty of events to enjoy and places to visit during the fall season. Let’s start with Colorfest on October 8-9. There will be plenty of crafts to see at the Community Park, GHC Carnival…
Emmitsburg Poet Laureate Named
Richard D. L. Fulton On August 1, Mayor Don Briggs presented a proclamation to Sister Anne M. Higgins, honoring her as the Town of Emmitsburg Poet Laureate at the town Board of Commissioners’ meeting. Briggs stated that Higgins was selected by himself (as mayor) and commissioners to the position, which will run from August 2022…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in July already; time seems to fly by ever faster as we age! July is vacation time for many, and the Thurmont Board of Commissioners (BOC) is no exception. The BOC has only one meeting during the month of July; this year, it will be on Tuesday, July…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in June already! We got a real feel for summertime the weekend of May 21-22, when the temperature soared to the low 90s. This summer, we may be looking forward to higher average temperatures, and we must be prepared to handle the heat and sunshine. Remember to keep…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Hopefully, we are now enjoying a beautiful spring! As you are aware, we had frost well into April and snow on the 18th. Mother Nature seemed to be having trouble deciding when to move on from winter. The improved weather will get everyone outdoors for yard work. The Town of Thurmont…
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs So, we went again into spring and mid-March with snow. Sometimes, for those of another generation, the snow event is characterized as a “Robin’s snow.” At this turn of the seasons, looking back, the winter season, for the most part, was a dry one. Even though it’s hard to visualize a…
From The Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird In light of the recent decline in COVID-19 cases in Frederick County, County Executive Gardner has rescinded the mask order for public places. Many businesses and restaurants may still require you to wear a mask in their establishment. COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are available on Monday evenings, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.…
