Town of Emmitsburg
May 2020 Newsletter
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Do you need help with essential supplies or services? We are here to help!
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Mayor Don Briggs:
240-877-4664
Emmitsburg Town Office:
301-600-6300
Vigilant Hose Co.
301-447-2728
25 West Main Street
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Commissioner TJ Burns
215-872-2615
Commissioner Frank Davis
240-446-4007
Commissioner Tim O'Donnell
301-447-3839
C
ommissioner Joe Ritz
301-748-8516
Commissioner Cliff Sweeney
410-984-7132
If you need a mask, please contact the Vigilant Hose Co.
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Emmitsburg Food Bank
130 S. Seton Avenue
(Use Rear Entrance)
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact Phyllis Kelly for more info or to donate.
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Town Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Overview of Recent Public Statements & Events Affected by COVID-19.
- The Town office is closed to walk in services until further notice and operating with limited staffing through May 8, 2020. Public works services will remain operative. Voicemails and emails are monitored even outside of business hours.
- A reevaluation of staffing and office hours will occur on May 6, 2020.
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- Due to the COVID-19 virus, the May 4, 2020 Town Meeting & the May 5, 2020 Planning Commission will be open to the public by virtual participation only via (1) cable channel 99 or (2) the Zoom teleconferencing platform. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time.
- FCPS Meals-to-Go schedule change: All 22 meal sites will serve breakfast, lunch, and supper meals for the week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FCPS will no longer serve meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Look for the school bus in the Jubilee parking lot!
- All Town park playgrounds are closed until further notice. You may still use the walking paths, trails and dog park but please practice social distancing. You may not use the playground equipment.
- The Green Fest scheduled for May 2, 2020 is being postponed. We are working on some dates for Fall of 2020.
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Yard Waste & Recycling Drop Off
Open Saturday May 2, 2020 from 9am - Noon.
Town staff will be on site for
supervision only.
You must unload your waste and put in into the available dumpsters. Items bagged in plastic must be dumped out prior to being put in the yard waste or recycling dumpsters.
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FIRST QUARTER WATER/SEWER/ TRASH BILLING:
Water bills for the January - March service period are currently scheduled to be mailed out by May 18, 2020. Due to the delayed mailing, the water bill due date has been extended to June 20, 2020. A letter from Mayor Briggs will be included with the bills detailing what to do if you are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
To get back on schedule the second quarter water/sewer/trash bills will go out June 30, 2020 with a pending due date of August 5, 2020.
Paying your bill:
We want to encourage residents to pay via USPS, the drop boxes or using the online payment system. There are now two drop box locations. A new drop box has been installed outside of the community center rear entrance. It is black and labeled Town of Emmitsburg. You can also still use the drop box at 22 East Main Street.
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Your Support is Appreciated!
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We want to remind everyone to continue to support our local businesses during these trying times. Order takeout and shop locally! Be sure to call for altered hours of operation.
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Special thanks to the skeleton crew of Town office and public works staff that have been keeping things going since mid-March.
The elected officials have also have been working hard to gather and share information and give assistance whenever asked.
Also the Vigilant Hose Co. and the owners of Jubilee Foods have been instrumental in our efforts to support the community.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO US IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE!
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Holiday Trash Pickup
There will be no trash pickup on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020. Trash will be picked up on
Tuesday May 26, 2020
. There is also a one day delay on recycling pick up making it
Saturday May 30, 2020
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Mayor Briggs Speaks on the Importance of Responding to the Census.
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Have you completed the census?
It's fast and easy! Just go to
www.mycensus2020.gov
. It doesn't matter if you own or rent, everyone needs to respond. It's about shaping the future of Town of Emmitsburg, Frederick County and the State of Maryland. The results are used to determine how much funding local communities receive for key public services and how many seats each state gets in Congress. State and local officials also use census counts to draw boundaries for congressional, state legislative, and school districts.
REMEMBER! If you send in your confirmation of completion you can enter to win a new iPad! Email a screenshot to
info@emmitsburgmd.gov
for entry! The drawing will be held once the deadline for responding to the census has passed.
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With the support of Jubilee Foods the Vigilant Hose Company was able to serve over 350 complimentary meals to the community on Easter Sunday. Emmitsburg is one strong and resilient community. Commissioners Burns & Davis even made deliveries to those who couldn’t head out!
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Thank you to all those who participated in the Light of Hope event held on Saturday April 18. All over town residents stepped out onto their porches and sidewalks with lights and candles as DJ Fire came through playing music. It was a wonderful event enjoyed by all.
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Emmitsburg Community Pool
Opening Day May 23, 2020*
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Pool parties are scheduled for:
Friday, June 19, July 17 and August 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.*
$1 admission will give attendees pool access, frozen treats (ice cream or Italian ice), food (hot dogs or McDonald's burgers), games and music.
Guaranteed to be a good time for the family!
*Pool dates are pandemic dependent.
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The owners of the Dunkin'' have obtained all of their permits, and they will start construction once Governor Hogan reopens the state.
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Rutter's is currently working on obtaining their Frederick County and Maryland Department of Environment permits.
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The Route 140 bridge is nearly complete! SHA and the contractor have punch list items to complete such as construction of a bioswale.
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17th ANNUAL EMMITSBURG FARMERS MARKET
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The Farmers Market is scheduled to open weekly on Fridays starting June 26, 2020 from 3PM - 6:30PM.
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VENDORS NEEDED!
For information on being a vendor
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Please sign up for AlertFC
The Town of Emmitsburg utilizes the Frederick County Governments emergency notification system AlertFC. Sign up today to receive messages via text, email or phone. Your information is protected and will not be used for any purpose other than to notify you in an emergency and deliver subscriptions you select. Click here to
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- Rainbow Lake fishing permits are available via email only. Any person wishing to get a fishing should email a copy of their state issued fishing license to mshaw@emmitsburgmd.gov. Please allow two days for processing.
- Please secure your refuse. Do not overfill trash cans or dumpsters to prevent trash from blowing all over the street.
- Basic zoning permits can be obtained electronically. Forms and details are available at www.emmitsburgmd.gov or by contacting the Town Planner directly at zgulden@emmitsburgmd.gov.
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Town Meeting Agenda - Monday May 4, 2020 7:30 PM (Virtual)
rev. 04/29/2020
- Initial presentation of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget.
- Approval of the engineering firm for the Water Clarifier Project for consideration.
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Approval of Ordinance 20-03 Small Cell Tower for consideration. POSTPONED
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Approval of Policy 20-02 Small wireless facility standards for consideration. POSTPONED
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Approval of Policy 20-03 updated Review Fees’ Policy for consideration. POSTPONED
- Approval of Ordinance 20-04 and Ordinance 20-05, Collection of Charges, for consideration.
- Authorization to obtain USDA Rural Development funding for the Creamery Road Pump Station project for consideration.
- Approval of Resolution 20-08R, Authorization the Town Manager to File an Application for Federal Assistance with the USDA Rural Development for consideration.
- Approval of Policy 20-04, Limited English Proficiency Plan, for consideration.
Administrative Business:
A.
Lion’s Club request for a location in the park for a storage shed for consideration.
POSTPONED
B. Discussion related to traffic pattern at square.
Consent Agenda:
A. Two appointments to the Board of Appeals: Ronald Lind and Wayne Slaughter (alternate).
B. Community Heritage Day free pool day.
C. One appointment to the Ethics Commission: Tim Clarke
TOWN MEETING ACCESS:
To obtain information regarding access via Zoom contact Maddy Shaw
mshaw@emmitsburgmd.gov. If you would like to speak during public comment, you must sign-up by 7:30 p.m. by emailing
mshaw@emmitsburgmd.gov with your name and the topic you’d like to speak on. If you cannot send an email, please call the town office at 301-600-6300 before 3 p.m. on Monday May 4, 2020.
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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda - Tuesday May 5, 2020 7:30 PM (Virtual)
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Opening Statement
4. Disposition Of Minutes
A. February 24, 2020
5. Old Business
A. Insurance Brokers Of Maryland
Site Plan
File No. 2020-01
6. New Business
7. Public Comment
8. Adjournment
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACCESS:
To obtain information regarding access via Zoom contact Zach Gulden
zgulden@emmitsburgmd.gov. If you would like to speak during public comment, you must sign-up by 7:30 p.m. by emailing
zgulden@emmitsburgmd.gov with your name and the topic you’d like to speak on. If you cannot send an email, please call the town office at 301-600-6300 before 3 p.m. on Tuesday May 5, 2020.
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