Town of Emmitsburg
Monthly News - June 2021
14-Year-Old Bandstand Renovated at E. Eugene Myers Community Park
E. Eugene Myers Community Park just keeps getting better! On Monday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. the Mayor, Commissioner Ritz III and Commissioner Davis held the bandstand ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovation of the 14-year old bandstand. 50% of the renovation was funded through a Program Open Space grant. Work included demoing the old walls, enclosing the back of the band stand to help with audio projection, adding additional electrical outlets and a faux stone façade to improve appearance (among other items).

Other updates: Two new small pavilions have been built on the south end of the park and a new fence was just installed around the garden plots.
Opening at Full Capacity!
The Emmitsburg Pool will open at full capacity for 2021. The pool opened on Saturday May 28th. The pool is open weekends only until Friday June 18th when the pool will open daily. Pool hours are noon - 7PM.

With no capacity limits, season pool passes are now available. For more information go to the pool webpage.
Don't forget the POOL PARTIES on June 25, July 16 & Aug 20!
From the desk of Mayor Briggs...

Hi,

Traditional graduations are beginning to, yes, happen. A gold rush. Masks are being shed, opportunities to attend graduation are opening up. I attended the Mount St. Mary’s University 2021 class graduation. It was held outside at Waldron Stadium. The graduation was broken into four
parts, two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Masks were optional, noticeably social distancing was reduced. The stadium was near capacity with family members and friends of graduates.

This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 31st. A special day, “honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military.” Look for the flags in the cemeteries you may per chance pass by. They stand for a lot.

Flag Day, is the quiet observation celebrated annually on June 14th. The event is held interchangeably by the towns of Emmitsburg and Thurmont alternating every other year. American Legion, VFW, and American Veterans (AMVETS) from both towns co-host the event. This year the commemoration will be held in Thurmont.

On the last Saturday of June as the tradition, the 39th Annual Community - Heritage Day will be held in the E. Eugene Myers Community Park. Starting time is 9 am for a full day of games, crafts, music, food, free swimming, open frisbee golf tournament, biking event. The parade down W. Main St. and South Seton Avenue is planned to start at 5 pm. Back to the park for more activities, then fireworks start at 9:45 pm.
Town Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fridays 9AM - 1PM
301-600-6300 or info@emmitsburgmd.gov

With the exception of the library, the Emmitsburg Community Center remains closed to the public per Frederick County Executive orders. Walk-in services are currently unavailable. Please check the COVID-19 page on our website or the Town Facebook page for updates on walk-in services. Town meetings will be virtual until further notice. Contact the Town office for information on virtual attendance or public commenting during the meeting. Contact information for Town staff can be found here.
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day - June 26, 2021
A big day in Emmitsburg! A guaranteed good time for the family with food, games, vendors, music, free pool entry and fireworks at E. Eugene Myers Community Park. Also a parade through town and cycling events on the Emmitsburg Trails near Rainbow Lake. You do not want to miss this fabulous event organized by the Emmitsburg Lions Club. Go to their webpage www.emmitsburgevents.com for more details.
Emmitsburg National Night Out - Tuesday August 3
Vendors wanted, 5:30PM - 7:30 PM. Contact Maddy Shaw at 301-600-6302 or mshaw@emmitsburgmd.gov
Compost Bins & Rain Barrels
Rain barrels ($40) and compost bins ($20) are available for purchase. Call or email us. Save water, save the environment!
It's Trail Season!
Emmitsburg trails are now open daily. No hunting until early September when deer season begins.
Opens Friday July 1
The Emmitsburg Farmers Market will be open Fridays starting July 1 through September 24 from 3PM - 6:30PM.

We are in need of more vendors to make the 2021 season a success. Vendors of any kind will be considered.

Contact Amy Naill at 301-600-6303 or anaill@emmitsburgmd.gov.
302 S. Seton Ave.
(next to the Community Center)
Look Up!

On Wednesday June 2nd from 4PM - 6PM join The Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine for a community picnic at the pavilion in the E. Eugene Myers Community Park. The picnic is in celebration of the launch of our new outreach program, "Look Up!"


Emmitsburg Town Election Judges



Applications are due by July 23, 2021. The position is eligible for compensation as set by the Mayor.

Candidates must:

·        Be available 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 (Election Day).

·        Be a registered and qualified voter in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 
·        Live within the Emmitsburg Town limits.

·        Not hold or be a candidate of any other Emmitsburg public office. 

Contact Maddy Shaw at 301-600-6302 or mshaw@emmitsburgmd.gov






Frederick County Public Libraries will be reopening at 30% capacity for browsing and computer access with expanded hours starting June 1 and will be fine free starting June 15! Curbside pickup will still be available.

Emmitsburg Branch Library

Hours
  • Mon, Wed, & Thu: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Agenda for June 7, 2021 Virtual Town Meeting (rev 05/20/2021)
7:30 p.m. (watch via Zoom and cable channel 99)

  1. Review and approval of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 town budget for consideration.
  2. (REMOVED) Award ADA sidewalk curb ramp project contract for consideration.
  3. Approval of the Irishtown Road Transfer Memorandum of Understanding with Frederick County and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the Town for consideration.
  4. Approval of the Brookfield Lots 1-19 Irishtown Road project’s right-of-way, temporary grading easement, and public works agreements, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements on behalf of the Town for consideration.
  5. Approval of bid to construct two small pavilions in E. Eugene Myers Community near the band stand for consideration.
  6. Approval of Resolution 2021-03R Authorizing Mayor Briggs and the Town Manager to File an Application for Federal Assistance with the USDA Rural Development for consideration. 

Administrative Business:
A.  Proclamation honoring Richard Boyd, manager of Jubilee Foods, for his service to the community.
B.  Approval of free pool day on Community Heritage day 2021 for consideration. 
C.  Approval of face-masks to not be worn inside the bathhouse at the community pool for the 2021 pool season for consideration.
D.  Discussion related to opening the town office for town meetings.

Consent Agenda:
  • Re-appointment of Wendy Walsh, Wayne Slaughter, Tricia Sheppard, Will Sheppard and Conrad Weaver to the Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
  • Appointment of Kevin Hagan as an alternate to the Planning Commission.

1-(646)-558-8656
Meeting ID: 812 0264 4119
Passcode: 21727
Agenda for June 21, 2021 Virtual Town Meeting (rev 05/25/21)
7:30 p.m. (watch via Zoom and cable channel 99)

  1. Impact fee and park & rec fee in-lieu study presentation. 
  2. Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 21-05 for consideration. 
  3. Public hearing and approval of Ordinance 21-06 for consideration. 
  4. Approval of Policy P21-02 – Park, Recreation, and Open Space Fee In-Lieu for consideration. 
  5. (REMOVED) Approval of Ordinance 21-08, update to Chapter 3.08 – Impact Fees, for consideration. 
  6. Approval of Resolution 21-02R, Community Legacy façade improvement grant submittal authorization, for consideration. 

Administrative Business:
A. Approval of the FY 2022 Frederick County Sheriff’s Office contract for consideration.
B. Discussion of the Status of the North Gate Park.

1-(646)-558-8656
Meeting ID: 864 8278 2097
Passcode: 21727