The power company has advised that there will be an outage effecting East Baltimore, East Chestnut street and the Stouffer ave area on Wednesday between 8-3. If weather conditions do not work out it will be the same times on Thursday of this week.

Due to employee illness and additional time needed for paperwork preparation, the Mayor and Council meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 31st at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

ATTENTION FUNKSTOWN WATER CUSTOMERS:

Please read the City of Hagerstown’s press release as this could affect Funkstown customers.  Any additional problems that might occur, the Town of Funkstown after hours number is 301-992-0581.

Second Attempt at Water Main Repair Scheduled for Friday-Saturday

Some customers should prepare for service impacts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

 

In order to make a repair to the 24-inch water transmission main on Bottom Road in Williamsport, the City of Hagerstown Water Division will be shutting down the R. C. Willson Water Treatment Plant (WTP) effective late Friday night, May 12, to enable crews to close valves and drain the transmission main so they can perform the work necessary to fix an existing leak.

 

Customers in Zone 1, which straddles Halfway Boulevard east of Wesel Boulevard, and those who are in higher elevations and closest to the plant “should prepare to be impacted,” with reduced water pressure or an interruption of service, , should prepare to be impacted.  They are likely to experience a reduction in water pressure or an interruption in service.  Bottling water and filling bathtubs is suggested in advance, and water conservation is highly recommended during the WTP shutdown—which is expected to last for about 8 hours.

 

As a result of the shutdown and repair work, some customers may detect discoloration in their water supply.  The issue is typically temporary, and can be remedied by allowing the cold water (and cold water only) to run until the water clears.  Customers who encounter problems should call the Water Distribution office at 301-739-8577, extensions 680 and 690, during normal working hours.  After hours, customers should call 301-223-7424.

 

Street paving work is expected to start on Monday, April 10^th.  No Parking Signs will be put up and traffic cones placed where needed prior to Monday.

The following streets will be milled and overlayed:

• East Maple Street from Frederick Road to South High Street
• South High Street from East Green Street to Cul de Sac
• East Green Street from South High Street to Frederick Road
• West Maple Street from South Westside Avenue to East Maple Street
• South Antietam Street from West/East Maple Street to East Baltimore Street
• South High Street and East Cemetery Street (at the intersection)

If possible, please try and avoid those streets as traffic delays will occur.

                     **********ALL PAVING WORK IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER**********

The Funkstown Pack 23 is gearing up for fun! Cub Scouting is for youth (Boys or Girls) in kindergarten through fifth grade. They will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month upstairs at the town hall in the Scout Hall starting at 6:30PM. come on out for the most fun you can have as a kid!!!

Have you ever wondered why the flag is lowered or even when to lower it? Click the link below to be singed up for a notification on the when and whys the flag is at half staff.

Flag services

Enjoy an evening in Historic Funkstown! Embrace the scenic views that the Funkstown Community has to offer. This 3.1-mile course runs across the 76-acre Historic Battlefield of Funkstown, Maryland. Starting in the Parks Maple Street Entrance, hitting the mouth of the trail along Old National Pike, running through Artz Farm, and back into the trails of Funkstown Community Park along Beaver Creek road. Racers will experience cross country terrains along the trails as well as normal terrains. Official time will be kept professionally by Racine Multi-Sports. Course maps and race details will be emailed to participants, available online and posted at the event. After the race, grab your family and a bite to eat from one of our many food trucks, grab a cold drink, enjoy live music, and cap the night off with an amazing firework display.

Sign Up for the Run Here

In addition to the festivity’s the Funkstown Scouts will be having a recruitment event at the same location. If you have a young Boy or Girl that would like all of the actives that scouts get in too like cooking, hiking, and community service to name a few, and are in Kindergarten up to 17 years of age. Please bring them out and talk to the recruiters about all of the fun stuff that we do throughout the year. The kids under 11 can try out the inflatable archery. Anyone over the age of 11 can take a swing at throwing axes.

Horizon Goodwill Industries will be attending the Town Cleanup on Saturday, May 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will have a box truck with two attendants to help with your donations. We would like to help remove as much as possible from the landfill and to sell at our stores to pay for our mission programs. These programs include temporary and permanent housing for adults and youth, as well as funding employment opportunities and training for Washington County residents. 

We can accept: Clothing/Outerwear, Accessories, Linens and Textiles, Housewares, Electronics, Art and Antiques, Furniture, Computers, Books/Multimedia, Sports Equipment, Toys, Vehicles, Baby gear, Musical Instruments, Magazines/Cardboard, and all metals.  All items must be clean, and free of tears, stains, pet hair, and odors. If you’re not sure if we can take it, just ask!