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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. Online Bill Payment Thurmont Police Department 301-271-0905 Department Directory Police-Fire-Medical Emergency 911

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	Frederick Road Construction Notice: Due to sanitary sewer repair work Frederick Road will be closed from Water Street to Moser Road daily from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm beginning Monday, March 31st through Friday April 4th. Inclement weather may lengthen the project. Please take an alternate route during the construction work. The town office will be accessible from Water Street.

INVITATION TO BID

THE TOWN OF THURMONT IS ACCEPTING BID PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:

Design, construction, and structural renovations to the proposed new town office building located at 615 East Main Street in Thurmont, MD. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Thurmont, 10 Frederick Road until 3:00 PM, Thursday May 1, 2014. Bids will be opened privately with bid results announced to all bidders at a later date.

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INVITATION TO BID

THE TOWN OF THURMONT IS ACCEPTING BID PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:

Design and construction of ADA compliant ramp, front door, and restrooms at the proposed new town office building located at 615 East Main Street in Thurmont, MD. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Thurmont, 10 Frederick Road until 3:00 PM, Thursday May 1, 2014. Bids will be opened privately with bid results announced to all bidders at a later date.

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Notice of Public Hearing:

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014at 7:00 pm the Thurmont Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 23 +/- acres contained in proposed Stonewall Acres development located on Emmitsburg Road. The request is to rezone the existing A-1 and R-2 to TND. Public comment will be heard, those wishing to comment must sign in prior to the start of the hearing.

Click the following link to view or download the proposed site plan.




		Permanent Medication Drop Off Site The Thurmont Police Department offering a permanent medication drop off site at the Police Headquarters building. Please click the following link for details of what is and is not being accepted and the hours of operation. Medication Drop Off Information



	Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Their Families Use the following link to download a booklet from the Thurmont Police Department you can complete with emergency information for you or your family. Click here for a handy Grab & Go emergency information booklet.

		Drug Awareness Resources The Thurmont Police Department is providing the residents of Thurmont with a list of resources available pertaining to Drug Awareness, Substance Abuse Services and Crisis Intervention. The list contains only a few resources of the many that are accessible for use. Additional information can be obtained by searching the internet, or by contacting the resources provided. We hope this will be helpful to you. Chief Gregory L. Eyler Please click here to view or download the Drug Awareness Resources document.

Thurmont Police Drug Awareness Information
Please use the following links to download important information about drug awareness.
Suggestions for parents. Activity that might be drug related.


	Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Thurmont Water System, PWSID #010-0023 July 2013 The Town of Thurmont is pleased to present this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality and sources of th Town's drinking water. Our goal is to provide a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We work continually to improve our treatment process and to protect our water resources. The drinking water provided by the Town of THurmont during the past calendar year met all of the Environmental Protection Agency and State of Maryland health standards for drinking water contaminants. Click here to download the complete Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.

Discarded Needles/Syringes
On a few occasions, Syringes/Needles have been found throughout the Town of Thurmont. These items are very dangerous and pose a health risk to the public if handled improperly. In the event you find a syringe/needle- DO NOT TOUCH! Please contact the Thurmont Police Department at 301-600-2071 (Dispatcher). An Officer will respond and dispose of the item properly. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our Community safe.
Sincerely,
Chief Gregory L. Eyler
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	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.




	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.




		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




		Bike Registration Form


	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 or you can download a copy by clicking the link above. Please fill in the information and drop the registration form at our office. 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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