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A Main Street Maryland Community
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This page was updated
September 2, 2010
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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!
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Please drive carefully, our children are
out of school and are enjoying bike riding, skateboarding and walking. They may not always be aware of vehicles, so as you drive this summer make sure YOU are aware of them.
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The Maryland Appliance Rebate Program
The Maryland Appliance Rebate Program began Thursday, April 22, 2010. Use the following links for the Appliance Rebate documents.
Click here for the Maryland Appliance Rebate Form
or here for Maryland Appliance Rebate FAQ’S
The Maryland Energy Administration asks
that you visit the MEA’s website
http://www.energy.maryland.gov/appliancerebateprogram.asp
or contact the Call Center (1-877-389-0601)
if you have any questions about the program.
The Maryland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program has expanded by adding rebates in four additional appliance categories. Rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts for the following ENERGY STAR appliances purchased or installed on or after July 30, 2010: central air conditioning units ($500), air source heat pumps ($500), room air conditions ($25) and freezers ($100). These are in addition to the currently available rebates for qualifying super-efficient clothes washers ($100), refrigerators ($50) and electric heat pump water heaters ($300).
Program details, additional information and terms and conditions as well as rebate forms are available at http://energy.maryland.gov.
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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.
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RESIDENTS SHOULD KEEP THEIR CAR DOORS LOCKED!
Please be aware of individual(s) entering unlocked vehicles in the area of N. Church St., Howard St., East St., and Municipal Parking Lot during night hours. Items removed from the vehicles include GPS units and items of value. Be sure to keep your doors locked at all times when not in your vehicle. Contact the Thurmont Police Department at 301-600-2071 to report any information/activity.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Do you have one of these?
You should read this!
Are scooters and mopeds
allowed in Thurmont?
Click here for important information.
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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.
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Be sure to read the
“Message from the Chief”
’Read the Chiefs Message Here.
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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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Fireworks: What’s Legal and Otherwise:
Be sure to check the following document to see what fireworks are legal in the State of Maryland.
Law Enforcement Guide to Fireworks Identification
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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.
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