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NEWSLETTER.
TOWN OF FUNKSTOWN
A secure drop box has been located in front of Town Hall for after hour corrrespondence and payments.
Please take advantage of this service.
The Town does NOT endorse a particular waste company for recycling, but several are available for a nominal
fee for recycling in the Town on a weekly basis. Call the company of your choice, and RECYCLE.
Yard waste is collected weekly on Tuesdays, and will run starting the first week in April through the last week
in November. Yard waste shall be set at the curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before collection.
Funkstown Election will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the
Funkstown Town Hall, 30 East Baltimore Street to elect the following candidates to serve a four-year term:
VOTE FOR ONE
ASSISTANT MAYOR
Sharon R. Chirgott
VOTE OF NO MORE THAN THREE
TOWN COUNCIL
Luke Barnette
John W. Phillips III
Robert D. Rodgers
Kim Ramer
If you are a qualified voter, show your support and VOTE!
TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 4, 5, 2012
The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday,
May 5, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The dumpster will be located at the Funkstown
Community Park, and will leave promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and at 12:00 noon on Saturday.
This service is only available to Funkstown residents. Proof of identification will be required –
driver’s license, water bill. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Acceptable Items:
Refrigerators and Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers –
Must have certified technician – tag of freon removed
Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves, Wood Stoves, Trash Compactors, Furnaces,
Water Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Televisions, Mattresses and Box Springs, Pianos, Computers,
Couches and Chairs, Cabinets and Dressers, Small Chairs and Tables, Lawn Furniture, Picnic
Tables, Comodes, Bath Tubs, Sinks, Carpet (Maximum – 3 Rolls)
Grills – Remove Propane Tank
Push Mowers – Remove Gas and Oil
Non-acceptable Items:
Construction and Building Material, Propane tanks, Cardboard, Paper and Books (must recycle),
Tires, Batteries, Yard Waste, Dirt, Rocks or Sod, Root Balls, and Tree Trimmings, Concrete
Materials, Paint, Fencing, Gasoline, Oil, and other Inflammables, Hazardous Waste, Explosives
and Ammunition, Dead Animals, Human and Animal Feces, No Household Trash, Bags of
Clothing, Toys, Automobile Parts, No Doors or Windows, Pipe Material.
Wagon Train May 19, 20, 2012
The Washington County, Maryland segment of the National Pike Festival and Wagon Train is
sponsored by Washington County and the James Shaull Wagon Train Foundation, Inc.
The Wagon Train is scheduled to arrive at the Funkstown Community Park on Saturday, May 19,
2012 at 5:30 p.m. for an overnight encampment, and will depart to Boonsboro on Sunday, May 20,
2012 at 10:00 a.m. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
DAY IN THE PARK/RE-ENACTMENT
Day in the Park/Re-enactment of the Battle of Funkstown is scheduled for July 20-21, 2012.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of activities for your enjoyment. The 97th
Regimental String Band will be playing. A fire works display will be held at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Mark your calendar to bring your family to the park for a fun filled weekend.
When doing renovations or any construction to your property, please check with the Town Office to see if a
Building Permit is required.
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