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	PLEASE NOTE: Begining March 6, 2012 the Thurmont Town Meetings will be held on Tuesday evenings.

Please keep the Food Bank and Clothes Closet in mind. Your contribution to these local organizations helps provide clothing and nourishment for many local families.


	Coming to Thurmont During the G8 Summit? Visit www.g8thurmont.com for information on things to do and see while you are in Thurmont as well as a handy reference for local businesses and services.


	G-8 Summit - May 18 & 19, 2012 News and Updates

Due to the G-8 Summit, Thurmont Water Shed will be closed to all public access May 17, 2012 at 7:00 am through May 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
Please also check out http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?nid=4914 for
additional information related to the G-8 Summit. for full details, view this message on the web
Thurmont Police Department Non-Emergency 301-271-0905
For all Police, Fire or Medical Emergencies Dial 911

Citizens of Thurmont

As a result of the G-8 Summit being relocated to Camp David, May 18 – 19, 2012, as your Police Chief, I thought it was important to inform the citizens of Thurmont that your police department is taking a proactive approach in providing a safe and secure atmosphere to prevent and eliminate any unsafe or hazardous conditions during the event.

The Thurmont Police Department, in collaboration with allied agencies including: Federal, State and Local authorities, are continuously communicating with each other, and working diligently to develop operation plans that will assist us all in providing the appropriate and most effective police response.

We are committed and responsible to the needs of the Thurmont Community, as well as, to the preservation of peace and order. During this event and all similar events of this nature that may impact our community, we will strive to provide the best police service. Any incident occurring from these events that may require immediate notification to our citizens will be disseminated via Press Releases, Radio Announcements, Nixle Alert System, and our Community Alert System. As always, should any citizen observe suspicious activity they should notify the Thurmont Police Department immediately by calling 911 or the non-emergency number 301-600-2071.

Thank you.

Chief Gregory L. Eyler


	Cunningham Falls State Park to Close During G-8 Summit at Camp David Annapolis, Md. (April 2, 2012) ─ Cunningham Falls State Park, located near Thurmont, will be closed to all public access from Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19. The State Park is being closed at the request of the United States Secret Service in order to provide security for the G-8 Summit, a meeting of leaders from nations representing eight of the world’s largest economies. The park will re-open at 8:00 am on Sunday, May 20. The closure affects all of Cunningham Falls State Park, including both the Houck and Manor day-use areas and all trails. All other Maryland State Parks will be open during that time, including nearby Greenbrier and Gambrill State Parks. The Maryland Park Service has notified Campers with reservations for the Houck Area campground of the closure and offered a discount for a future camping vacation at any Maryland State Park. Cunningham Falls State Park adjoins Catoctin Mountain Park, which will also be closed to all public access. Visitors with questions regarding closures to the Catoctin Mountain Park may call the Visitor Center at 301-663-9388. Media is asked to call the Department of Natural Resources Office of Communications at 410-260-8002.


	Catoctin Heights Neighborhood Watch The Thurmont Police Department is looking for Volunteers for the positions of Neighborhood Watch Coordinator and Block Captains for the Catoctin Heights Neighborhood. Interested persons should contact Chief Eyler at 301-271-0905, ext. 103 for further details. Must be a resident of Catoctin Heights.

An Important Notice from the Thurmont Police Department :
On December 20, 2010 the Mayor and Board of Commissioners for the Town of Thurmont approved a Tip Reward Program to be administered by the Thurmont Police Department. This program offers up to $1,000 to citizens who report valuable information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) committing criminal acts in Thurmont. The Thurmont Police Department is pleased to announce the implementation of this program on this date. This program enhances the Community Policing objectives initiated by Chief Eyler and continuously performed by the officers of the Thurmont Police Department. Anyone who would like to report helpful information concerning criminal activity is encouraged to call the Thurmont Police Department at 301-271-0905.
Click here to download the Tip Reward Program poster.




	Be sure to read the following information regarding Yard Sales in the Town of Thurmont: Residents are permitted 4 yard sales at one location per calendar year . Yard sales during Colorfest require a permit and are not counted as one of the 4 permitted yard sales per calendar year. Yard Sales are to be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. No signs are to be posted on Town property, traffic control signs, street signs, poles, posts, buildings or other structures. All signs are to be removed by 9 p.m. the last day of the yard sale.

Important Information about the Nixle Notification System
The Thurmont Police Department has reactivated its service with Nixle’s Notification System. The Department previously terminated use of this service due to the unanticipated costs associated with Nixle. Nixle is once again free to the Public Safety Sector. Nixle is a community information service that alerts you to public safety threats and community events via web, email, and cell phone.
Please log in and reactivate your account or create a new account at nixle.com Effective January 1, 2012, all Thurmont Police Department’s Community Alert System messages will be posted to Nixle. The Department will; however, maintain its current CAS email distribution list should any unforeseen changes arise in the future.We appreciate your understanding regarding these changes.




	Items of interest:

Town meetings are held Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm in the meeting room of the town office.

Donations of nonperishable items for the Food Bank may be dropped off at
the Town Office Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Questions about Code Enforcement in the town of Thurmont?
Check the new Code Enforcement page for updates and contact information.

Watch for Bulk Trash pick-up dates on Cable 99 or call the town office at 301-271-7313.


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	Now Available - Online Bill Payment The Town of Thurmont now offers the convenience of online bill payment. Use the following link to make safe and secure online payments of your Water & Sewer or Electric bills. Online Bill Payment


	Streaming Meeting Video is Now Available! Use the Streaming Video navigation button on the left or click the following link to view the Streaming Video page and take a look at one of the archived meetings. Streaming Video


	Code Enforcement Click the following link to download a handy brochure that has been developed by the Police Department to inform residents of Codes They Should Know. Download Codes To Know These and all other Codes can be viewed using the following link: Municipal Codes Click here to visit the Code Enforcement page.






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	The Thurmont Police Department Ride Along Program Residents can apply to ‘ride along’ with one of Thurmont’s Police Officers for an up close and personal look at the day to day situations facing our department. Please download, read carefully, complete and return the ‘Ride Along Application’ available at the following link. Ride Along Application




	Online Bike Registration


	Bicycle Registration Program The Thurmont Police Department is introducing its Bicycle Registration Program. We are currently working on creating a master database of bicycles in our Town in an effort to curb the number of lost, stolen, and unclaimed bicycles reported to our Police Department.

You can obtain a physical copy of the bicycle registration form from our office. Otherwise, feel free to submit your registration online by clicking the Online Bike Registration icon.
After submission, you will receive a confirmation letter with a registration sticker
to be placed on your bicycle. If you have questions or concerns regarding this program,
please contact our department at 301-271-0905.


	Do you have one of these? You should read this! Are scooters and mopeds allowed in Thurmont? Click here for important information.


	Going on Vacation? The Thurmont Police Department's Residential House Check Form is now available online. Please open the link below, fill out and return the form to our Department before traveling out of Town." Get a copy of the House Check Form by clicking here.


	Be sure to read the “Message from the Chief” ’Read the Chiefs Message Here.


	The Thurmont Police Department Photo Album Take a look here.


	Important Information From the Thurmont Police Department: Identity Theft: Steps to take to protect yourself from this modern threat. Traffic and Safety FAQ’s: Get the facts here. Thurmont PD ICE Program: How to help yourself by helping emergency personnel.


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