We have heard that people have been having problems with kids in town. Please make sure that if you see something, you say something. Years ago the town had a Neighborhood watch and this can still happen on a individual basis. If you see things that are not right OR have an issue with some youth PLEASE do not take a chance and take matters in your own hands, call 911 and let the police handle it. We do pay extra for additional patrols but the police schedule their patrols in areas of most need and if they are not getting calls then they have NO idea of the problems that we have in town. We want all of our citizens to remain safe. Make sure your cars and doors are lock. Don’t leave windows open and make sure your porch is well lit. Last call the police when when you don’t feel safe.
Rubbish Roundup
ACWA is once again going to host a trash cleanup on the Antietam from the Mt Aetna bridge down to the Legion in Funkstown on Sunday 9/8 from 9am-1pm. We will be walking both side and if you have a boat then your are welcome to clean up from the waters surface. Come out and help keep America beautiful.
Day in the Park planing meeting
The preliminary planing meeting for the 2020 Day in the Park will be held September 5th at 6:00 at the town hall. Anyone that would like to help with the event please try to attend so that we can get new ideas for next years event.
Crab Feed
The Funkstown legion will be having a crab feed on September 14 from 12-4 please contact the legion for more details.
State Title
Congratulations to the Funkstown Legion ball team the Skunks for winning their 10th State title.
Mud Turtle Day
Last year Funkstown declared July 9th Flying Mud Turtle Day. This day is in honor of Jr Hose who was a long time resident of Funkstown and had lots of fun and influence on most of the youth in town from time to time.
Holiday updates
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.
MDOT SHA TO IMPROVE US 40 ALTERNATE IN FUNKSTOWN
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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