Congratulations to the Funkstown Legion ball team the Skunks for winning their 10th State title.

The Town of Funkstown office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 and Friday, July 5, 2019 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

The office will reopen of Monday, July 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Also Trash pick up will be Friday this week.

For Immediate Release

Contact: MDOT SHA Office of Communications – (410) 545-0303

MDOT SHA TO IMPROVE US 40 ALTERNATE IN FUNKSTOWN, WASHINGTON COUNTY

Motorists Should Expect Daytime Single-Lane Closures and Parking Restrictions

(July 3, 2019) – Next week, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin a project to improve approximately one mile of US 40 Alternate in Funkstown. The project will be complete by the end of July.  

Crews will patch, mill (remove the top layer of asphalt), pave and stripe US 40 Alternate between West Baltimore Street, Kenley Avenue and East Maple Street. MDOT SHA’s contractor, C. William Hetzer of Hagerstown, will use flaggers, cones and barrels to guide motorist through the work zone. Curbside parking will be restricted during the work and notice will be posted in the affected areas.

Work will take place Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Approximately 6,300 vehicles travel on this section of US 40 Alternate per day. Motorists are encouraged to allow for additional commuting time and seek alternate parking.

MDOT SHA works hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones for our crews as well as our contractor. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on the road and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Drive like you work here and slowdown in construction zones.

For a list of all major MDOT SHA projects, click on Road Ready, MDOT SHA’s electronic construction brochure. For a look at real-time commute conditions, log onto md511.maryland.gov.

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Town Clean Up May 17, 18, 2019

Town Clean Up will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 

The dumpster will be located at the Funkstown Community Park.  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, Mattresses and Box Springs, Furniture.

Non-acceptable items:

Construction and Building Material, Propane Tanks, Wet Paint Cans, Tires, Batteries, Yard Waste, Concrete Materials, Televisions, Fencing, Gasoline, Oil, and other inflammables, Hazardous Waste, Explosives and Ammunition, Dead Animals, No Household Trash.

Spring Fling
Enjoy the biggest easter egg hunt you have ever seen not to mention if you look around very closely you may also see the largest rabbit you have ever seen as well.
Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11 AM – 1 PM
Held at the Funkstown Park.
Hosted by St. Paul’s Lutheran, Funkstown

Just a reminder, Yard waste will be picked up from the first Tuesday in April to the last Tuesday in November. Please set it out Monday night.

Only 15.5% of the mailings that the Funkstown Fire Company has sent out have been returned. Please return your mailing with your donation. Anything is better than nothing when it comes to supporting YOUR fire company. If you no longer have the mailer just stop buy the Fire Hall and drop off your donation. With out your support it makes it extremely hard for the brave men and women of the fire company to have all of the supply’s and equipment that they need to come to your house for whatever emergency that you may have at the time. These brave folks will come for anything from a flooded basement to a fire to a fall down the stairs in any weather and at any time of the day and never question who you are or if you have donated before they come. Please help them have the items that they will need to help you by sending your donation now!

Due to the weather on Monday morning and thinking of the safety of the waste company employees and customers we have delayed our service one day.  Funkstown will be serviced for trash on Friday and Christmas trees on Wednesday this week. 

Beginning Monday, January 7, 2019, the Funkstown Water Distribution Department will begin replacing individual water meters on the system.  Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to dark. This project is expected to be complete in approximately sixty days.

Be advised that you may experience short term water outages and or discolored water because of this work.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 301-791-0948.

Brenda Haynes

Town Manager