Robert L. Kline, who served as Funkstown’s mayor for 28 years died Tuesday morning. Mayor Kline was 82 and was the winner of a write in campaign for mayor in 1982 and served as mayor until 2010. He was married to his wife Reatha for 62 years and had 3 children. It was largely due to his efforts the Funkstown park doubled in size and the new section off of Beaver Creak Road bares his name for all of the love and commitment that he had for the town and its residents. He will be sadly missed. Click here for the Herald Mail story.

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TOWN OF FUNKSTOWN
A secure drop box has been located in front of Town Hall for after hour corrrespondence and payments.
Please take advantage of this service.

The Town does NOT endorse a particular waste company for recycling, but several are available for a nominal
fee for recycling in the Town on a weekly basis. Call the company of your choice, and RECYCLE.

Yard waste is collected weekly on Tuesdays, and will run starting the first week in April through the last week
in November. Yard waste shall be set at the curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before collection.

Funkstown Election will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 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:

VOTE FOR ONE
ASSISTANT MAYOR
Sharon R. Chirgott
VOTE OF NO MORE THAN THREE
TOWN COUNCIL
Luke Barnette
John W. Phillips III
Robert D. Rodgers
Kim Ramer

If you are a qualified voter, show your support and VOTE!

TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 4, 5, 2012
The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday,
May 5, 2012 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. Proof of identification will be required –
driver’s license, water bill. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Acceptable Items:
Refrigerators and Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers –
Must have certified technician – tag of freon removed
Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves, Wood Stoves, Trash Compactors, Furnaces,
Water Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Televisions, Mattresses and Box Springs, Pianos, Computers,
Couches and Chairs, Cabinets and Dressers, Small Chairs and Tables, Lawn Furniture, Picnic
Tables, Comodes, Bath Tubs, Sinks, Carpet (Maximum – 3 Rolls)
Grills – Remove Propane Tank
Push Mowers – Remove Gas and Oil
Non-acceptable Items:
Construction and Building Material, Propane tanks, Cardboard, Paper and Books (must recycle),
Tires, Batteries, Yard Waste, Dirt, Rocks or Sod, Root Balls, and Tree Trimmings, Concrete
Materials, Paint, Fencing, Gasoline, Oil, and other Inflammables, Hazardous Waste, Explosives
and Ammunition, Dead Animals, Human and Animal Feces, No Household Trash, Bags of
Clothing, Toys, Automobile Parts, No Doors or Windows, Pipe Material.

Wagon Train May 19, 20, 2012
The Washington County, Maryland segment of the National Pike Festival and Wagon Train is
sponsored by Washington County and the James Shaull Wagon Train Foundation, Inc.
The Wagon Train is scheduled to arrive at the Funkstown Community Park on Saturday, May 19,
2012 at 5:30 p.m. for an overnight encampment, and will depart to Boonsboro on Sunday, May 20,
2012 at 10:00 a.m. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
DAY IN THE PARK/RE-ENACTMENT
Day in the Park/Re-enactment of the Battle of Funkstown is scheduled for July 20-21, 2012.
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. on Saturday evening.
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.

TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 4, 5, 2012
The schedule will be as follows:  Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday,
May 5, 2012 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.  Proof of identification will be required –
Driver’s license, water bill.
Acceptable Items:
Refrigerators and Freezers                          Must have certified technician – tag of Freon removed
Air Conditioners                                               Must have certified technician – tag of Freon removed
Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers                  Must have certified technician – tag of Freon removed
Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves, Wood Stoves, Trash Compactors, Furnaces, Water
Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Televisions, Mattresses and Box Springs, Pianos, Computers,
Couches and Chairs, Cabinets and Dressers, Small Chairs and Tables, Lawn Furniture, Picnic Tables,
Toilets, Bath Tubs, Sinks, Carpet (Maximum – 3 Rolls)
Grills                             Remove Propane Tank
Push Mowers           Remove Gas and Oil
Non-acceptable Items:
Construction and Building Material, Propane Tanks, Cardboard, Paper and Books (must recycle), Tires,
Batteries, Yard Waste, Dirt, Rocks or Sod, Root Balls, and Tree Trimmings, Concrete Materials, Paint,
Fencing, Gasoline, Oil, and other Inflammables, Hazardous Waste, Explosives and Ammunition, Dead
Animals, Human and Animal Feces, No Household Trash, Automobile Parts, No Doors or Windows,
Pipe Material.

TOWN ELECTION
Funkstown Election will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 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:
ASSISTANT MAYOR
Sharon R. Chirgott                              VOTE FOR ONE

TOWN COUNCIL
Luke Barnette
John W. Phillips III
Kim Ramer
Robert D. Rodgers                              VOTE FOR THREE

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.

The Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. has been re-scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

The joint meeting with the Washington County Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2012 has been cancelled, until a later date.