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This page was updated
February  2, 2012

Town of Thurmont
10 Frederick Road
P. O. Box 17
Thurmont, MD 21788

301-271-7313
Hours
8:00a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

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Thurmont Police Department
301-271-0905
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Thurmont Economic
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Main Street Farmers Market
  Business Expo - Colorfest
Christmas in Thurmon and the Thurmont Photo Album

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Mayor James F. Black
Scholarship Fund

Thurmont and the
Monocacy &
Catoctin
Watershed
Alliance

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The Town of Thurmont has vacancies on the following commissions:
Police Commission – 2 Vacancies
Planning & Zoning Commission – 1 Vacancy
Anyone interested in serving on these commissions should contact
the Town Office by February 10, 2012.

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.

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.

Please keep the Food Bank and Clothes Closet in mind as we enter the coldest part of the year.  Your contribution to the these local organizations can help provide warm clothes and much needed nourishment for many local families.

Snow and Ice Removal
When wintery weather hits be sure that your sidewalks are cleared of snow and ice. Read Chapter 84 - 61 of the Municipal Code so you understand the requirements for snow and ice removal.
Chapter 84-61 Snow/Ice Removal From Sidewalks
All of Thurmont’s Municipal Codes can be viewed  here.

 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.

Thurmont Police Department
Community Information Service
The Thurmont Police Department is launching a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology. Residents of Thurmont can now take advantage of Nixle!  Nixle is a community information service that alerts you to public safety threats and community events via web, email, and cell phone.  Sign up at www.nixle.com and click on the link to Sign Up Now at top right hand portion of screen. Effective June 1, 2010, Nixle will take the place of Thurmont’s existing Community Alert System (CAS) launched in July 2009.
Click here for more information. 

Items of interest:

Town meetings are held Monday nights 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.

PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Communications Tower Page

 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

An Important Announcement from the Thurmont Police Department:
To all Community Alert System participants:
The Thurmont Police Department would like to make February our “membership drive” month.  A significant incident can occur at anytime and it is important to TPD to  be able to communicate safety messages to our citizens and alert them of criminal activity in their neighborhoods.  We are asking each of you during the month of February to  encourage your neighbors and friends, who reside in Thurmont, to join the Community Alert System by emailing your Name, Thurmont Street Address, and email address to us at (thurmontpolice@frederickcountyMD.gov)  As always, we appreciate
your support and your participation in the CAS program.