Visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/legislative for up-to-date information on the county's legislative requests, Commissioner "scorecard," calendar and useful links. [Link to Legislative Affairs webpage . . .]

Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will host meetings in several communities to discuss law enforcement issues affecting Frederick County citizens. The meetings are open to the public. [Additional info...]

Participate in our social media sites to be better informed about meetings, special programs, emergency notifications, inclement weather and other timely information (www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/facebook & www.twitter.com/FrederickCoMD).

After www.FrederickCountyMD.gov add: /agendas, /bocc or /minutes (commissioners' page, agendas and minutes). Also: /eservices (bill & tax-paying), /enews, /planning (Planning Commission), /recycling and /video (meeting webcasting feature).

Appointments start Monday, November 16, 2009 and end Wednesday, December, 30th.

Again, make an appointment starting Monday, November 2nd by calling 301-600-1605.

Bring your friends, meet some new ones, and join us for one or more of these trips.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
[Informational flyer...]

Smoke Alarm and Home Fire Safety information can be found on the U. S. Fire Administration's web site. Additional information is available on the Frederick County Government web site. http://www.co.frederick.md.us/index.aspx?nid=3896 Link to U. S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission & Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, Calif., today announced a voluntary recall of Sony VAIO Computer AC Adapters. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. [Additional info...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target of Minneapolis, MN, today announced a voluntary recall of Halloween Flashlights sold exclusively at Target. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. [Additional info...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Coby Electronics Corp., of Lake Success N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of the Rechargeable batteries sold with portable DVD/CD/MP3 players. [Additional info...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair’s voluntary recall of women’s full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products. [Additional info...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Coyne’s & Company, of Minneapolis, MN, today announced a voluntary recall of the Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders, sold exclusively by Yankee Candle. [Additional info...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Idea Village Products Corp., of Wayne, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of the Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches. [Additional info...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the Durabrand DVD Players. [Additional info...]

The H1N1 Flu Vaccination Appointment Line received overwhelming response on 11-4-09. See the press release for more information. [Additional info...]

The Frederick County Health Department would like to notify you of a decrease in core public health services and a departmental reorganization due to a reduction of employee positions. [Press Release...]

No seasonal flu clinics are scheduled at this time. Seasonal flu clinics previously scheduled for October 22, 23, 27 are canceled. A limited amount of seasonal FluMist® vaccine remains available for FREE for children ages 5-11 years of age. [Additional info...]

For information regarding seasonal and pandemic H1N1 Flu please visit the Health Department's Flu Information Page

The Bridge on Ballenger Creek Pike at the intersection of Cap Stine Road [Additional info...]

The Frederick County Department of Highways and Transportation announced today that there will be temporary lane closures on Crestwood Boulevard. [Additional info...]

The Frederick County Department of Highways and Transportation announced today that there will be temporary lane closures at Stronghold Square. [Additional info...]

Legore Bridge Road to close on April 13, 2009 due to bridge rehabilitation. [Additional info...]

The Bidle Road Bridge will be closed starting Wednesday, March 11th for construction. Weather conditions permitting, the project is scheduled for completion by Winter 2009/2010. The contractor who will be completing the construction is Ross Contractors. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Troy Creighton with Ross Contractors at 301-831-5500 or Rex Pearce, Project Manager, Office of Transportation Engineering at 301-600-2937.

The Frederick County Roads Board will be meeting on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is held in the Winchester Room located on the 2nd floor of Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street. If you would like additional information, please contact 301-600-2336.

Frederick County Government Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) won an award from the Public Technology Institute for the Business Parks and Retail Centers mapping tool they developed [Additional info...]

The hours of operation have not changed and remain 12:00 noon until 12:00 midnight. [Additional info...]

Effective October 1, 2009, the State of Maryland has amended the Roadside Tree Law, which may affect the issuance of a building permit. [Additional info...]

10-CP-69 - Resurfacing Rehabilitation & Safety Improvements of Various County Roadways [Additional info...]