Spring/Summer News Letter
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TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 1, 2, 2009
The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 1, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on
Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The dumpster will be at the Funkstown
Community Park, and will leave promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and at 12:00 noon on Saturday.
This is only available to Funkstown residents. You need to bring proof of identification – driver’s
license, water bill. No tires, batteries, paint cans, explosives, gas tanks, oil tanks, propane tanks,
radioactive material, items with freon, such as refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, or
medical waste are permitted in the dumpsters. ONLY HOUSEHOLD DEBRIS PLEASE!
TRASH & YARD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAMS
As a reminder, the following trash and yard waste collection procedures should be followed.
Household trash is picked up twice each week on Mondays and Thursdays. Normal household
trash items shall be set at curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before collection.
Yard waste will be collected weekly on Tuesdays, and will run from the first week in April through
the last week in November. Yard waste shall be set at curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before
collection.
Materials to be recycled include: Leaves, Grass Clippings, Brush, and Small Sticks (less than
3 inches in diameter).
Yard waste shall be set at curbside, placed in: Reusable garbage cans, and Paper yard waste
and leaf bags Note: 30 gallon brown paper yard waste bags are available at most retail stores.
Yard waste will not be collected when set out improperly. Resons include: Wrong night, Plastic
Bags, Containers over 50 lbs., Dirt, Rocks, and Non-yard waste materials.
DAY IN THE PARK/RE-ENACTMENT
The Day in the Park/Re-enactment of the Battle of Funkstown is scheduled for July 11-12, 2009.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of activities for your enjoyment. The
Funkstown Fire Company will be selling food from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. and the Funkstown
Lions Club will be selling French fries. A 50/50 will be held to benefit the fire company and the
Funkstown Civil War Memorial Fund. Plenty of children’s activities are planned. The 97th
Regimental String Band will be playing. A fire works display will be held at 9:00 p.m.
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.
Please remember when walking your pets to carry your Pooper Scooper. This includes walking
your pets at the Funkstown Community Park. This is an ordinance, and will be enforced.
Due to a lack of attendance and other events held on the same weekend, the Mayor and Council
have decided to cancel the annual Town Picnic this year!