Funkstown, MD

TOWN ELECTION

Funkstown Election will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 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.                                    VOTE FOR ONE

Robert L. Kline

TOWN COUNCIL

Richard L. Gaver                                VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN TWO

Richard W. Nigh

If you are a qualified voter, please show your support, come out and vote.  If you have any questions regarding qualifications, please call Town Hall.

TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 7, 8, 2010

The schedule will be as follows:  Friday, May 7, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 8, 2010 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.  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 PROGRAM

The current contract is effective until June 30, 2010.  Until then the following trash and yard waste collection procedures should be followed, and will be enforced. 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.

The Town’s residential collection program will not collect the following materials:     Construction material, Furniture, Hazardous or biohazard materials, or Containers weighing over 50 lbs. 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.  Reasons include: Wrong night, Plastic Bag, 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 17-18, 2010.  The event is free and open to the public.  There will be plenty of activities for your enjoyment.  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.

Rich Gaver Newsletter

Yard waste pick up starts this week so set your yard waste out Monday night for pick up on Tuesday morning. Also the tentative date for the town clean up is May 7th 8am to 3 pm and the 8th 8am to 12 pm. Make sure you bring proof that you are a town resident in order to use the free dumpster service

Rich Gaver Newsletter

The next Mayor and Council workshop meeting will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 30 East Baltimore Street.

Rich Gaver Newsletter

The regular Mayor & Council meeting has been rescheduled again due to the weather for Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Funkstown Fire Company located on Westside Avenue.

Rich Gaver Newsletter

The regular Mayor & Council meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, February 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Funkstown Fire Company located on Westside Avenue.

Rich Gaver Newsletter

COMMISSIONERS VISIT FUNKSTOWN
As part of its regular meeting on January 26th, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Mayor and Council of the Town of Funkstown.
Mayor Robert Kline requested information on the proposed Funkstown Bypass, which would reduce traffic into and out of the town. County Administrator Greg Murray stated that design for the first phase of that project is 60% complete, and that construction could begin in the fall of 2010. The road would ultimately connect U.S. 40 with East Oak Ridge Drive. Phase one would run from East Oak Ridge to Frederick Street north of the Antietam Creek Bridge.
Commissioners also discussed long-range transportation plans, stimulus funds, the Courthouse project and drainage issues with town representatives and citizens.
Councilman John Philips lauded the Board for distribution of Hotel-Motel Tax funds to the municipalities, saying the funding has helped several town events.
Vice-Mayor Paul Crampton commended the Sheriff’s Department for exemplary police services to the town.
Councilman Kim Ramer asked about the planned route of Smith Boulevard, possible location of a large box store in the area, and impact of current economic conditions on County finances.
Staff commented that Smith Boulevard, a joint County/City of Hagerstown project is expected to connect Edgewood Drive with Hebb Road when complete. A site plan was submitted to the Planning Department showing location of a possible Wal-Mart store in the area between Rench Road and Col. Henry K. Douglas Drive, off Sharpsburg Pike. Commissioners reported that the County’s conservative fiscal planning over the past several years has prevented employee layoffs, and overall the finances are in good shape. Further cuts in State funding are possible during the current legislative session.
Commissioners approved receipt of a $76,000 grant to the Community Partnership/Local Management Board from Maryland Physicians Care for mental health services in Boonsboro schools, and heard of plans to use reinvestment funds to retrofit a location for The Family Center, and provide a school-based health center in the Boonsboro schools.
County Administrator Greg Murray reported that a meeting will be
held on Friday, January 29th with representatives of the 9 municipalities to begin a public information process regarding the Hotel-Motel Tax setoff plan.

Rich Gaver Newsletter

The Funkstown Olde Tyme Christmas event was a big success. The temperature outside was cold and the wind died down to a light breeze, but it was evident that there was no way to slow down the steady stream of people that were flowing through the social hall and all of the stores. At best guess we had over 2800 people come through our doors. We had every wagon ride full and the face painters did over 50 children. Everyone got their fill of good food, drinks, ice cream and music as well as sharing the Christmas spirit with friends, family and town folk. It was truly a sight to see the houses all decorated with their luminaries in place, the living nativity and members of the E. Russell Hicks band where playing through out town. The girl scouts handed out over 400 cookies and the fire hall did over 600 dinners. The park was a light with luminaries and the bond fire and the whole town was filled with excitement. Please E-mail the town hall and let them know just what you liked most about the event. Thanks to all who made the event possible.

Rich Gaver Olde Tyme Christmas

The Funkstown Mayor and Council and Staff would like to extend to all
families a warm, safe, and happy holiday season.

October 29, 2009 – Funkstown Parade starts at 6:00 p.m. (lineup 5:30 p.m.)
on Chestnut Street (rear of Town Hall).  Following the parade, a Halloween
Costume Contest will take place at the Funkstown American Legion.  All
Funkstown children are invited to attend.

October 30, 2009 – Funkstown Trick or Treat is scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Funkstown residents who wish to participate, please turn your porch light on.
Trick or Treaters should remember the following safety tips:  Never go out
alone.  Stay in well lighted areas.  Parents should check the treats, and HAVE
FUN!  Trick or Treat bags are available for the children free at Town Hall.

December 11, 2009 – Old Tyme Christmas Celebration from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Events will include wagon rides to historic sites, Christmas entertainment,
luminary display, house decoration contest, and children’s activities.
There will be free refreshments at the Town Hall, and the shops will
remain open throughout the evening.

The last yard waste collection for the season will be Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

Christmas tree pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, and Tuesday,
January 12, 2010.

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.

Rich Gaver Newsletter

Hello My friends,

It is that tyme of year again to start planing for the Christmas event. The 1st meeting of the committee will be held on Wednesday August the 19th at 6:30 in the meeting room above the Town Hall. Please bring ALL of your ideas and any one with ideas or that would like to help with this event on this night so that we can get the ball rolling. Hope to see you there, Thanks Rich Gaver Chairman

Rich Gaver Olde Tyme Christmas

The Day in the Park & The Battle of Funkstown was a huge success. With over 1500 spectators in attendances for the many events of the weekend it is truly a testament to the many hours of hard work put in by all the volunteers that made this event happen. Please look at the Day in the Park pictures under the photo tab for a walk through this years festivity and just try to pick out your favorite event. Also mark July the 17th & 18th of next year to enjoy all of the fun again in Funkstown.

Rich Gaver Day in the Park