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Find out about current happenings in County government by checking our list of news updates.
The meeting will start at 8 am on Friday, Nov 20, in the third foor meeting room of Winchester Hall. Watch the session on FCG TV or webcasting at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/video.
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Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is hosting meetings in several communities to discuss law enforcement issues affecting Frederick County citizens. The meetings are open to the public.
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For information regarding seasonal and pandemic H1N1 flu visit the Health Department's flu information page at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/flu.
[Link to flu info page . . . ]
County Commissioners encourage citizens to apply for the openings. Must be county resident & registered voter. Send letter of interest to County Manager's Office. Details: Administrative Officer Joyce Grossnickle at 301-600-1102.
[Link to Press Release & Editorial . . .]
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).
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...]
FCG TV is now airing a new Inside Frederick County about the Office of Enviromental Sustainability. Watch this and other FCG TV Programs at www.frederickcountymd.gov/fcgtv
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with LG Sourcing, Inc, of North Wilkesboro, NC, today announced a voluntary recall of the Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Homelite Consumer Products Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the Homelite Backpack Blowers.
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Frederick County Fire & Rescue Svcs. now has strobe smoke alarms available for the hearing impaired. First come/first serve basis. Provided free of charge to those in need. Please call the Smoke Alarm Hotline at 301-600-7275 for details.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Samsung Electronics America Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the Fall 2009 Newbury Life is Good Company Travel Mugs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the Durabrand DVD Players.
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Register for your H1N1 flu vaccination appointment online or by phone. Registrants are randomly selected when clinics are scheduled, contacted by phone and offered an appointment.
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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. A limited amount of seasonal FluMist® vaccine remains available for FREE for children ages 5-11 years.
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The Frederick County Health Department will be closed on Wednesday, November 25th for a State mandated closure due to budget constraints. Dental and Infant and Toddlers services will still be available through the Frederick County Developmental Center. If you visiting the Health Department for one of those services you will only be able to enter the building through Entrance "D". The entire Health Department will also be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on November 26th and 27th.
For information regarding seasonal and pandemic H1N1 Flu please visit the Health Department's Flu Information Page
The Frederick County Department of Highways and Transportation announced today that there will be temporary lane closures on Crestwood Boulevard.
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The Frederick County Department of Highways and Transportation announced today that there will be temporary lane closures at Stronghold Square.
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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.
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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
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A new program has been developed to acknowledge the efforts that many businesses and local government entities are enacting to create less waste: The Frederick County Source Reduction Award. The Board of County Commissioners formally recognized the award winners of this new program on 11/10/09. To read the full press release, follow this link [Additional info...]
Frederick area commuters who currently drive alone to Northern Virginia may be eligible for financial rewards when they agree to start or join a new carpool! Check out 'Pool Rewards to learn more.
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