NOTICE

FUNKSTOWN TOWN ELECTION

MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014

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:

MAYOR

Paul N. Crampton, Jr.

TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS

Richard “Rich” Gaver

Richard “Dick” Nigh

J.D. Taylor, III

TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 2, 3, 2014

The schedule will be as follows:  Friday, May 2, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 3, 2014 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!

Example of Non-Acceptable Items:

Construction and Building Material, Propane tanks, Batteries, Tires, Paint

Example of Acceptable Items:

Washers, Dryers, Furniture, Televisions

Yard waste collection begins the first Tuesday in April and runs through the last Tuesday in November.  Collection time will begin between 2:00 – 4:00 a.m.

The Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2014 will be held in the lower level of the Funkstown Fire Company starting at 7:00 p.m.
The fire company will be giving a presentation regarding a Fire Plan that is being submitted to the Washington County Commissioners.

Christmas tree pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, and Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
Please place your tree at the curb the evening before pickup after 4:00 p.m.
Keep in mind the tree will need to be undecorated to be picked up, because trees are being recycled.

The Funkstown Ordinance requires that snow and ice shall be removed from all sidewalks within the Town on the same day of the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain or within the first ten hours of daylight after the cessation of any such fall, whichever period is longer.

Please remember when filing your Maryland Tax Return, Form 502, put FUNKSTOWN in the City, Town or taxing area box.  This helps the Town to acquire grant money.

On behalf of the Mayor and Council and staff, Happy Holidays and have a safe New Year!

The Halloween parade is Thursday the 24th and trick or treat is Friday the 25th.

Additional News

The Town staff is in the process of updating the utility software, and online payments will be available in the very near future.

A secure drop box has been located in front of Town Hall for after hour correspondence and payments.  Please take advantage of this service.

When doing renovations or any construction to your property, please check with the Town Office to see if a Building Permit is required.

Due to vandalism, and limited Town staff, please be advised that during the week of July 1^st the Funkstown park bathrooms will be locked from June 30^th until July 7^th.  They will be reopening on Monday, July 8^th.  Pavilions will not be reserved at that time.
The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause, but unfortunately increased vandalism has forced the Town to make this decision.

Dogs are allowed at the park but MUST be on a leash at all times, and you MUST clean up after your pet.

This has been an increased problem, and in order to continue allowing pets, this requirement must be followed.

The parade is Thursday, Oct. 25th, and trick or treat is Friday, Oct. 26th from 6 to 8