Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Finance
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Finance
Electric bills are due on or around the 21st of every month.
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Finance
Water/sewer bills are due on or around the 1st of the month in March, June, September and December.
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Finance
Call the Town Office at 301-271-7313.
Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation
Contact the Thurmont Municipal Offices at (301)-271-7313 or click this link for Parks and Recreation.
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Thurmont has a great selection of parks. To find the locations, go to the Parks and Recreation page on this website.Parks & Recreation
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No. All alcoholic beverages are prohibited in Thurmont's parks.Parks & Recreation
Economic Development
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Economic Development
The 2020 Census estimated the population of Thurmont to be 6,213
Public Works
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Contact the Thurmont Municipal Offices at 301-271-7313 or go to the home page on this website and click on "Report A Concern". If it is an emergency and after hours, call 301-271-7313 and follow the instructions.Public Works
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Public Works
Residential streets within Thurmont limits are swept on a recurring schedule.
Police Department
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The Police Department works closely with the community to educate drivers and enforce speed laws in many areas of town. The police use a variety of enforcement techniques including saturation patrol, and selective enforcement by the patrol officers. Some believe speed limits reduce accidents and increase safety. Actually, research studies show there is no direct relationship between posted speed limits and the frequency of accidents. Appropriate speed limits establish a steady flow of traffic and simplifies enforcement.Police Department
The Town of Thurmont has posted speed limits that range from 25-40 miles per hour. These speeds are based on Traffic Engineering Surveys that take into consideration the roadway conditions, accident records, and the speed of drivers. The maximum speed limit for any passenger vehicle is 65 miles per hour. All speed limits below 65 are either set by the Maryland Vehicle Code (e.g. 25 miles per hour in business and residential areas), or have been established through a Traffic Engineering Survey.
The speed limit is not always posted, but drivers are required to know to drive at a safe speed; as defined by the Maryland Vehicle Code. In Thurmont, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. The Town of Thurmont must meet the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to alter speed limits within the Town. -
The purpose of a traffic signal is to assign right-of-way to opposing movements of traffic at an intersection. They work best are very busy streets. The busiest streets operated by counties, the State of Maryland or the Maryland State Toll Highway Authority. The warrants for a signal are much more stringent than for signs.Police Department
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Speed bumps are not recognized by the State of Maryland as an official traffic control device, and as such the Town of Thurmont does not use them on public streets. Speed bumps adversely affect drainage and snow removal and are ineffective. The faster a car crosses a bump the less it is felt.Police Department
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"Children at Play" signs are requested to provide added protection to their children near roadways. However, studies have shown that "Children at Play" signs in residential areas do not reduce vehicle speeds or pedestrian accidents.Police Department
The use of these signs creates a false sense of security in both parents and children. "Children at Play" signs may suggest to children that it is acceptable to play in Town streets, which could lead to devastating results. It is important to teach children to respect moving vehicles and how to be a safe pedestrian. Most importantly, children should not play in or near roadways. -
Crosswalks can either be "marked" with painted lines of white or yellow, or left "unmarked" at an intersection. The purpose of a "marked" crosswalk is to encourage pedestrians to use a particular crossing. Normally, crosswalks are "marked" at places where there is an abundance of pedestrian movement, at a signal, and where pedestrians cannot recognize a proper place to cross. However, if "marked" crosswalks are not frequently used by pedestrians, then drivers tend to forget that they exist.Police Department
As a result, accidents can occur when pedestrians rely on crosswalk pavement markings to provide them with a safe barrier from traffic. It is important that pedestrians remain attentive and cautious of on-coming vehicles on a roadway before crossing a street, regardless of the presence, or lack of, a crosswalk. -
Upon receiving a citizen concern about speeding vehicles, the Police Department first must determine if indeed there is a speeding problem. This is done by conducting discreet speed survey. Officers monitor the traffic at the times specified by the complainant and determine if special speed enforcement is needed.Police Department
If too many motorists are traveling over the posted limit, several methods of speed-reduction operations may be utilized. These include: Saturation Patrol and Selective Radar Enforcement. Saturation Patrol: When Officers have un-obligated time they will attempt to regularly patrol the target location area. Selective Enforcement: Selective Enforcement is the distribution of police manpower to a target location. Police Officers are assigned to this location in patrol vehicles and will issue citations to drivers for speeding and other traffic violations. -
The primary objective at a pedestrian crossing used by students is the protection of children. The chances of meeting this objective increase if the school children and drivers can easily interpret, understand, and follow the traffic control directives in the area of the crossing. Keeping the signing and / or traffic control within school zones consistent throughout a particular jurisdiction accomplishes this understanding.Police Department
Adult crossing guards are used at some school crossings in order to supply adequate crossing breaks in the traffic flow, but this type of traffic control can be expensive and the need must be closely evaluated.
A properly designed route to school should not require the use of adult crossing guards. However, this depends on the location of the school, the roadway network, and the location of the child's home. Student should be careful when crossing the street and that not all drivers are necessarily watching out for them. Drivers need to be aware of the possibility of pedestrians in the area. -
The Maryland Vehicle Code requires motor vehicles to display a valid registration plate on both the front and rear of a vehicle. Often times, drivers chose not to display a license plate in the front of their vehicle because it may not look appealing, or it has been lost; however, this practice is unlawful. If you have lost a license plate or believe it was stolen, report it to the police and Motor Vehicle Administration, so a duplicate may be issued.Police Department
License plates must be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which they are registered. You cannot use a license plate from a different vehicle without notifying the Motor Vehicle Administration and properly transferring the license plate.
The use of license plate covers is illegal. This includes tinted, colored, painted, marked, illuminated, and CLEAR covers that cover any characters of a motor vehicle's registration plate. This law also prohibits the sale of such plate covers.
Registration plates displayed on the rear of a vehicle must display valid stickers. Stickers are issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration and expire on the last date of the month displayed on the sticker (i.e., a sticker displaying 11-06 expires on Nov. 30th, 2006).
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Bring old/new medication(s) to the lobby of the Thurmont Police Department. Please see the Police Department’s page for items that are prohibited and not prohibited. Any questions, please feel free to contact the Receptionist.Police Department
Planning and Zoning
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Planning and Zoning
Zoning changes require Planning Commission review and the approval of the Mayor & Board of Commissioners. Call the Town Office at 301-271-7313 for more information.
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The term setback means the required distance separating a building or structure from a property line. Setback regulations for buildings are included in the Zoning Ordinance located on this website.Planning and Zoning
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Planning and Zoning
You can determine the zoning district your property is located in by checking the zoning map under Planning and Zoning on this website or by calling the Thurmont Municipal Offices at 301-271-7313. You can then look at the "Allowed Uses" within your zoning district to see what can be located within your zoning district.
Library
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Yes. The Thurmont Regional Library is located at 76 East Moser Road. Call (301)-600-7200Library
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There are always many fun and exciting things for children at the library!! Go to www.fcpl.org or click on this link for schedules and moreLibrary
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Yes, there is a large and a small meeting room the public can use at no charge. Local businesses can book either room for a small fee. All information is on: http://www.fcpl.org/library-services/meeting-roomsLibrary
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Yes. There are computers in the teen, adult, and children's departments available to anyone with a library card.Library
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Wireless connection is provided. However, wireless printing is not available at the Thurmont Regional Library.Library
FAQs
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FAQs
Electric bills are due on or around the 21st or the next business day of each month.
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FAQs
Water/Sewer bills are due quarterly on or around the 1st of the month in March, June, September and December.
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FAQs
You can determine the zoning district your property is located in by checking the zoning map under Planning and Zoning on this website or by calling the Thurmont Municipal Offices at 301-271-7313. You can then look at the "Allowed Uses" within your zoning district to see what can be located within your zoning district.
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FAQs
Community Park Pavilion Rental
Contact the Thurmont Municipal Offices at (301)-271-7313, press 0 for our front office staff.
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Contact the Thurmont Municipal Offices at 301-271-7313 or go to the home page on this website and click on "Report A Concern". If it is an emergency and after hours, call 301-271-7313 and follow the instructions.FAQs
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Bring old/new medication(s) to the lobby of the Thurmont Police Department. Please see the Police Department’s page for items that are prohibited and not prohibited. Any questions, please feel free to contact the Receptionist.FAQs
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FAQs
If you are purchasing a home in Thurmont and have town electric we are usually contacted by the settlement company and given your information but it is always a good idea to call to confirm with our office that your information has been provided to us. If you are renting in the Town of Thurmont we do require you to provide us with your lease, 2 forms of identification for anyone on the lease, there is an information form that each person will need to complete and a security deposit is required. Seniors age 60 and older the security deposit is waived.