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	Town of Thurmont 10 Frederick Road P. O. Box 17 Thurmont, MD 21788 301-271-7313 Hours 8:00a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Thurmont Police Department 301-271-0905 Police-Fire_Medical Emergency 911

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Having celebrated its 250th Anniversary in 2001,
the Town of Thurmont continues to be a hub
for the activities of northern Frederick County.
Originally incorporated as the
Town of Mechanicstown, the name was
changed to Thurmont by an act of the
State legislature on January 18, 1894.
This unique part-German, part-French name
appropriately distinguishes Thurmont as the.....

"Gateway to the Mountains"

Thurmont is proud to have been designated in 2005 as
A Main Street Maryland Community
Visit ThurmontFirst.com for Main Street
news and information.

Annexation Information:
A schedule of the proposed annexation hearings is now available. You can also ask to be notified if any of the scheduled meetings are canceled or changed and also if any additional information regarding the annexations is posted on this site. Other information regarding the proposed annexations will be posted as it is received.
Click here for the Annexation Information page.


	Thurmont Master Plan Update View the Master Plan Draft Click here for information.


	Thurmont Region Plan Update Click here for information.

Reminder
	Town Meetings are now held on Monday evenings at 7:00pm. The meeting are rebroadcast on Thursday at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm.

Thurmont Community Calendar
	The Community Calendar has been upgraded and can be accessed by clicking the link on the menu bar to the left. Please read the information about the calendar and it's contents by clicking the "About the Calendar" link.

Be Sure To Check Out......
	Click on the Community Events link for local events.

The Food Bank Needs Your Help
	Click on Community Events or the Food Bank button to learn how you can help the Thurmont Food Bank.

Grass Clippings
	The Town of Thurmont will be picking up bagged grass clippings starting April 14, 2008. The bagged clippings must be placed curbside before 6:00am on Monday mornings. This service will continue through the grass growing season.

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2008 Tax Credit Applications
	The 2008 Tax Credit Applications are available at the town office. Call 301-271-7313 or stop by for more information.

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

The Food Bank Needs Your Help
	Click on Community Events or the Food Bank button to learn how you can help the Thurmont Food Bank.

Grass Clippings
	The Town of Thurmont will be picking up bagged grass clippings starting April 14, 2008. The bagged clippings must be placed curbside before 6:00am on Monday mornings. This service will continue through the grass growing season.

The Thurmont Food Bank Needs Your Help!
Thurmont Residents can help the Food Bank by making donations of food, personal hygiene and cleaning supplies. Click the Food Bank link to read more about what you can do to help.
There are also two upcoming events planned for raising donations.
On May 10th Postal Carriers in Thurmont will be picking up donations on their mail routes.
On May 18th you can enjoy some hand dipped ice cream at the Gateway Market
and help the Food Bank at the same time.
Click here for more details on both events.


	Zambia Hope reminds you to drop off your donations for Zambian Orphans When : Saturday, May 17th from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Location : 224-E North Church Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 What is Needed : Used Computers, Children's Clothes, School Supplies, Teddy Bears. Questions? : Call 301-271-3756


	You are invited to the Spring 2008: Gallery Stroll Stroll down Main Street with us on Friday May 23rd from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Enjoy live entertainment, sample fine wine and other delights. Join for have a great night out in our town! Click here for details.


	Thurmont has a new Deputy Chief of Police.




		Mayor Martin Burns administers the Oath of Office to Lieutenant Brian Williar during the Town Meeting on April 28th.. Lt. Williar will serve as the Deputy Chief of the Thurmont Police Department. Click here to read about Lt. Williar and his Law Enforcement career.


	Furmont Days

A capacity crowd of dogs and cats managed to drag their human friends to the Carnival Grounds on April 26th for Furmont Days. The demonstration by Deputy Eyler showing his police dog attacking Chief Eyler was a big hit. There were lots of games for the average dogs to participate in. Everyone had a great day and we all look forward to the next Furmont Days. Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this event such a dog-gone success!


	Rufus enjoys a day out with his canine friends.


	See more pictures of Furmont Days here.


	and click here to see why Deputy Eyler’s Police Dog chased the Chief and knocked him to the ground so quickly.




		2008 EDC Business Expo


	Ray Buchheister of the Thurmont Dispatch and Mayor Hoover of Emmitsburg were just two of the 1500 plus visitors to the Economic Development Committee’s 2008 Business Expo held at Catoctin High School. Click here to see more pictures from this standing room only event.

It’s Spring Time!

Have you taken any interesting
springtime photographs?
Would you like to see your photos online
right here on Thurmont.com?

Email a copy of your image to
john@thurmontfirst.com

The pictures must be in jpg format and at least 200dpi. We will resize and rotate them as needed. Be sure to include any text you want to accompany your photographs. The photos must be original works and taken by the person whose name will appear with the picture. All residents young and old are invited to send photographs! Send one photo per email and be sure to include your name and some descriptive text.
We will create an online album and include the text along with the photographer’s name.
Get a look at the album by clicking
the photo or the link below.
Click here to view the album.


	Code Enforcement Dogs at Large. Click here to view the applicable code concerning animals at large. Check here for information about Code Enforcement in the town of Thurmont. Click here to visit the Code Enforcement page.

Biomass Energy Generation Study
Thurmont is currently investigating the possibility of using biomass to generate electricity for our residents. Click the following link to view the presentation made by Mr. Rodenburg of
Energy Management Strategies during a recent town meeting.
Slide Show (Power Point or an equivalent viewer is required.)
If you have any questions or comments regarding this study send them to the following address:
energy@thurmont.com




	The election information previously posted on this page has been moved and can be viewed by clicking the following link. Election 2007 Information


	Still thinking about Christmas 2007? Click these links to see photographs of the tree lightings and Christmas in Thurmont.


	Click here to see pictures of the tree lighting and Cozy.


	Or


	Click here to see the pictures with Santa from Christmas in Thurmont.


	Thurmont Police Department News:


	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.

Important Trash Pick Up Information:
Starting September 1, 2006 there will be a new trash pickup schedule in effect. Please review the new trash route map you will be receiving in your mail or check the online map. Click the map to the left to see a full size version of the route map. There will be trash pick up four days each week,
each of the four routes is color coded on the map.
General trash guidelines and pick up information is available here.
The Bulk Trash Schedule is now available.
Click here to see the Bulk Trash Schedule.


	Picture Perfect Thurmont Check here for an image of Thurmont, our buildings or citizens. The image will change regularly and may be recent or from Thurmont’s past and there may even video to view also!

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