On Sunday May 30^th around 11:00am a wreath was laid at the Monument of the Soldier and a new monument will be dedicated at the Town War Memorial. This new monument will fill the gap in the names that where not covered on the original monument that was installed many years ago for Funkstown residents that have served in the wars for the freedom of this country. Please show your support for these great men, some of which have paid the greatest price for our country on this day of remembrance. Check out the pictures in the photo tab.

National Pike Festival is the event that celebrates Washington County’s ties to the opening of the West via the nation’s first federally funded road. Construction begun in 1811 in Cumberland, Md., and the road, now known as U.S. 40, was extended west to Vandalia, Ill., in the 1830s, according to the National Park Service. The wagon train that celebrates this construction passed through Funkstown around 10:30 AM on the 16th of May. Pictures are located in the photo tab.

New Mayor Paul Crampton, New Assistant Mayor Sharon Chirgott, New council member Richard Gaver, and Returning council member Richard Nigh where all sworn in at a organization meeting held tonight. This leaves 1 seat open on the town council and that seat will be filled by appointment at the next meeting held on May 25.

The Town election is complete as of 6:00 pm this evening and the winners will be sworn in at the meeting on May 10th.

The results are as follows:

Mayor
Paul Crampton, Jr.                   86

Robert Kline                            51

Town Council
Richard Gaver                          93

Richard Nigh                           105

NOTICE

FUNKSTOWN TOWN ELECTION

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.

Robert L. Kline

TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS

Richard L. Gaver

Richard W. Nigh

The next Mayor and Council workshop meeting will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 30 East Baltimore Street.
The work copy of the General Fund and Enterprise Budget will be looked at.

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.

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