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This page was update:
Juy  27, 2014

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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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

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Monocacy &
Catoctin
Watershed
Alliance

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EAST MAIN STREET SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
The sidewalk replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of July 28th. The project will begin near the Elementary School and proceed west on East Main Street. This State Highway Administration project will ultimately replace all sidewalks on East Main Street between Center Street and Lawyer Lane.
For more information, call the Town Office at 301-271-7313.

COLORFEST PERMITS
Colorfest permits will go on sale beginning September 2, 2014 until October 10, 2014.
 The permit fees are as following:
Craft - $35  Parking - $35   Yard Sale - $15
Non -Profit Food - $27  Commercial Food - $500
Please note that there are additional fees for permits starting October 6th.
 Any questions, call the Town Office at 301-271-7313.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, Thurmont Water System
PWSID #010-0023  July 2014
     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 the 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 the State of Maryland health standards for drinking water contaminants. 
Click here to download the complete report.

Early Voting at the Regional Library
In October, the library will once again serve as an early voting site for the General Election from
October 23-30th from 10 am until 8 pm.

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.

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
Click here to download a printable copy of this information.

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.

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.