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This page was update:
May 18, 2013

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 Business Directory

Thurmont Economic
Develoment and
Main Street
Revitalization

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Thurmont EDC - Main Street
Main Street Farmers Market
  Business Expo - Colorfest
Christmas in Thurmon and the Thurmont Photo Album

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Information and news.

What to Recycle

Mayor James F. Black
Scholarship Fund

Thurmont and the
Monocacy &
Catoctin
Watershed
Alliance

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Thurmont Police Department
2012 Annual Report
Click here to download and read the 2012 Annual Report.

 HELP WANTED
 TOWN OF THURMONT PUBLIC WORKS
Applications are being accepted through 5/10/13 for a laborer’s position in the Public Works Department. 40 hrs./week. Salary dependent on quals. Good benefit package. Must have, or be able to obtain, Class B CDL. The Town of Thurmont is a drug free work environment and prospective employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and a physical. Apply at Town Office, 10 Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.

Ph: 301-271-7313, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M, Mon.-Fri.
EOE

Yard Waste Drop Off Dates for 2013

APRIL 13, 2013       MAY 11, 2013  

JUNE 15, 2013       JULY 13, 2013

       AUGUST 17, 2013     SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

OCTOBER 19, 2013          NOVEMBER 16, 2013

Yard waste can be dropped off on these dates at the Moser Road location. Look for the Yard Waste Signs on Moser Road. Grass, brush, weeds, clippings and tree limbs no larger than 4” in diameter will be accepted.

Grass Clippings

Grass clippings will be picked up on Monday mornings.  Please place the clippings on the sidewalk before 7:00am.  The maximum weight per bag should not exceed 40 pounds. Paper bags would be appreciated but plastic bags are acceptable.

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.

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.

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

PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Communications Tower Page

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 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.

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.