Town Hall Reports
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Colorfest Fees Continue Being Discussed The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners continue to talk about how to set fees related to Colorfest. After approving a 20 percent increase in permit fees, eliminating the yard sale permit, and increasing the town portion of the parking fee—from $4.00 per car to $6.00 per…
From the Mayor
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in fall, with the beautiful foliage brightening our view. If you haven’t had a chance to get out and enjoy the colors, be sure to do so soon. Colorfest has come and gone, and we just had Halloween in the Park. Colorfest had a great crowd on Saturday,…
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Town Election at the End of October The Town of Thurmont will hold its town election on October 28 from 7 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Guardian Hose Activities Building at 123 East Main Street. The positions of mayor and two commissioners are open. They are currently held by…
From the Mayor
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are at the end of September already! Schools are back in session, and autumn is coming fast. With the changing season will come the nice cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and fall events. We just celebrated the 69th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show, and I am looking forward to…
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Gold Star Families Memorial Considered The Mayor and Commissioners of Thurmont are considering placing a Gold Star Families Memorial in Memorial Park. Gold Star families are families who have lost a loved one in one of the country’s military conflicts. “You have a lot here that would make this a…
From the Mayor
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird Kids are back in school, so please be aware of them going to and coming from school. This means kids crossing streets without looking both ways and sometimes riding their bikes in travel lanes or darting out from between cars. If we all pay attention, we can make sure our kids…
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by James Rada, Jr. Town Starting To Receive PFAS Settlement Funds Bruce Poole of the Poole Law Group recently gave the Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners an update on the PFAS mass tort settlement, which the town got involved with a few years ago because of the polyfluorocarbon water contamination that municipalities are dealing…
From the Mayor
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird August is upon us, and with it will come some of the hottest days we will probably see this year. When temperatures reach the 90s and above, be sure to stay indoors whenever possible and stay hydrated if you are outdoors. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both dangerous conditions. Heat…
Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Program
Area churches and businesses in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. This program is for the students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental School, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and…
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont
June was the installation of officers. We are pleased to share with you the following Volunteers that have stepped up to hold an Office and serve our Veterans and Community. Legion: Commander Debra Middendorff, Vice Commander Connie Trica, Adjutant Nicolas Middendorff, Finance Officer Carie Stafford, Asst. Finance Officer Stephanie Lagana, Judge Advocate James Mackley, Chaplain/DEC…
Town Hall Reports
Town Hall Report by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n tTown Makes Annual Contributions The Town of Thurmont recently presented checks to different organizations in town that provide needed services to town residents. The donations were: Guardian Hose Co. — $30,000 Thurmont Community Ambulance — $30,000 Thurmont Food…
From the Mayor
THURMONT Mayor John Kinnaird It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year already! Schools are out for summer vacation, and our kids are exploring and playing. Be extra careful on residential streets and near parks and playgrounds. Kids don’t always look both ways when crossing roads and often cross where there are…
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by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t Proposed Electric Rate Increase The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners recently proposed an increase to the town’s electric rates. The increase will happen in two phases. The first change was seen with a 17.3 percent increase to the power cost adjustment on April 30.…
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by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t . Electric Rates Increasing Signifi cant increased costs involved in providing Thurmont residents with electricity have led the Town of Thurmont to have to increase its electric service rates by 12.3 percent. In addition, the town is passing through an extreme increase in…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John KinnairdMayor John Kinnaird was unable to submit his column for this month. Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis I do not want to jinx us, but I think the worst of winter may be over. The baseball fi eld has been full of young players, the dog park is barking, and the playgrounds are…
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by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t .Town Gets Loan to Fight “Forever Chemicals” The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved the Town of Thurmont for three forgivable loans, totaling more than $6 million, to build filtration units at each of the town’s three water treatment plants. The filtration…
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Mayor John Kinnaird was unable to submit his column for this month. Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis February has been a busy month, filled with community events, meetings, and new opportunities to enhance our town. Hopefully, we’ve made it through the toughest part of winter as we prepare for exciting spring activities.…
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Streetlight Replacement Approved The Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners approved a bid from Catoctin Lighting to replace 114 streetlights in the Pleasant Acres and Bennett Estates subdivisions with LED streetlights. The cost of the contract is $48,564 and is funded by a grant from the Maryland Smart Energy Communities Grant. The…
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Simmers Property Annexation Proposal Cross & Company, LLC recently reintroduced a new annexation plan for the Simmers Property at 304 Apples Church Road. Nearly 8 acres of the 24.5-acre property is already within the town property. The property was previously presented for annexation in 2022 and was denied at a…
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by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Christmas Events The annual lighting of the Thurmont Christmas tree will be held at Mechanicstown Square Park on Saturday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. The following Saturday, December 7, will be Christmas in Thurmont activities, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Then, on Friday, December 13, will be a Small…
