Thurmont, Maryland
Recent meetings
Thurmont Police Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED
The Thurmont Police Commission is meeting to receive a department update from the chief and discuss old business including post-event reports for Spring Shredding, the May 15th Wine Stroll, and the NAMI 5k. They will also plan National Night Out on August 25th and fundraising for a treadmill, including potential donations from pizza chains and a booth at ColorFest. New business and public comment are also on the agenda. The meeting is not streamed.
- National Night Out on August 25th with potential pizza chain donations (20 larges each) and volunteer assignments
- Fundraising for a treadmill, including a possible ColorFest booth and collections at National Night Out
- Post-event reports for Spring Shredding, Wine Stroll, and NAMI 5k
- Halloween in Park update from the chief
- Helping Hands donations and follow-up with the chief
Charter Review Committee Meeting - AUDIO ONLY
The Thurmont Charter Review Committee will vote on proposed changes from its May 13, 2026 meeting and continue discussion on other sections of the town charter. Public comment is scheduled before the vote and again later in the meeting. The meeting begins with approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Vote on proposed changes from the 5/13/2026 meeting
- Public comment before the vote on proposed changes
- Continued discussion on sections of the charter
- Approval of 5/13/2026 meeting minutes
- General public comment period after discussions
Town Meeting
The Thurmont Town Meeting will approve the June 2, 2026 minutes, recognize winners of the 'If I Were Mayor' essay contest, and receive an update on the Gold Star Family Memorial Project from Julie El-Taher. Commissioners and the public will also have time for comments.
- Approval of 6/2/2026 meeting minutes
- Recognition of 'If I Were Mayor, I Would…' essay contest winners
- Update on Gold Star Family Memorial Project – Julie El-Taher
- Commissioners' comments by Burns, Hooper, Lookingbill, Stouter, CAO Humerick, and Mayor Kinnaird
- Public comments period
Thurmont Green Team - NOT STREAMED
The Thurmont Green Team will meet to recap Green Fest 2026 and plan the Recycle and Shred Event and Plant Swap. The agenda also includes updates on the Community Garden and upcoming events. This is a routine discussion meeting with no formal votes or budget items.
- Recap of Green Fest 2026
- Final needs and volunteers for Recycle and Shred Event and Plant Swap
- Community Garden update
- Discussion of upcoming events
- Open discussion
Town Meeting
The Thurmont Town Commissioners will consider adopting Resolution 2026-04, setting the FY2027 tax rate, and Ordinance 2026-02, adopting the FY2027 town budget. The meeting also includes updates on the Municipal Lot Improvements Project and the 2026 'A Day in the Park' program, bid approvals for Moser Road substation equipment and a roadway resurfacing project, and administrative items such as meeting minutes and the July meeting schedule.
- Adoption of Resolution 2026-04 setting the FY2027 tax rate
- Adoption of Ordinance 2026-02 for the FY2027 Town of Thurmont budget
- Bid approval for Moser Road substation transformer control cabinets
- Bid approval for roadway resurfacing project
- Update on Municipal Lot Improvements Project
Thurmont Addiction Commission Meeting
The Thurmont Addiction Commission is hosting a community forum titled 'Let’s Talk Community Forum' to discuss how drugs and substance use impact the community. The event will be held on May 20, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Thurmont Town Office and live-streamed on cable channel 99. Partners include the Frederick County Health Department, Thurmont Police Department, Phoenix Recovery Academy, and the Kids Like Us Program. No formal decisions are being made; this is a public discussion event.
- Community forum on drug and substance use impact
- Partners: Frederick County Health Department, Thurmont Police Department, Phoenix Recovery Academy, Kids Like Us Program
- Live-streamed on local cable channel 99 and replay available on Town website
- Contact number: 240-285-8076 for more information
- Event at Thurmont Town Office, 615 East Main Street
Town Meeting
The Thurmont Town Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2027 tax rate and town budget, then vote on them. They will also consider annual donations to local services and appoint a member to the Charter Review Committee.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2027 tax rate
- Public hearing on proposed FY2027 Town of Thurmont budget
- Annual donations to Guardian Hose Co., Thurmont Community Ambulance Service, Thurmont Food Bank, and Thurmont Ministerium (amounts not specified)
- Discussion and action on appointing a member to the Charter Review Committee
Charter Review Committee Meeting - AUDIO ONLY
The Charter Review Committee will vote on proposed changes from its April 29 meeting and continue its discussion of charter sections. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.
- Vote on proposed changes from the 4/29/2026 meeting
- Continued discussion of sections of the charter
- Approval of 4/29/2026 meeting minutes
Town Meeting
The Thurmont Town Commissioners will hold a closed session at 6 PM to discuss public security, then reconvene at 7 PM for a regular meeting. The main item is discussion, public comments, and possible action on a proposed solar project. Commissioners and the mayor will give comments, followed by a public comments period.
- Closed session at 6 PM to discuss public security
- Discussion, public comments, and possible action on a proposed solar project
- Commissioners' comments from each commissioner, CAO Jim Humerick, and Mayor Kinnaird
- Public comments period
Thurmont Green Team - NOT STREAMED
The Thurmont Green Team will review the 2026 Green Fest, plan the Recycle and Shred Event and Plant Swap, and discuss the Community Garden update. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for planning and open discussion.
- Green Fest 2026 Recap
- Recycle and Shred Event/Plant Swap final needs and volunteers
- Community Garden Update
- Upcoming Events discussion
Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED
The Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss an FY2027 Program Open Space application for fencing at ball fields and the disc golf course. Updates will be given on summer programs, the Gold Star Memorial, Japanese knotweed treatment, and a shredding event. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new member Sherry Fitzpatrick.
- FY2027 Program Open Space – fencing for ball fields and disc golf course
- Update on Gold Star Memorial – Jim Humerick
- Japanese Knotweed Treatment – Jim Humerick
- September Jones update on A Day in the Park, summer programs, concert series, and Trolley Trail flower beds
- Shredding Event – May 9, 2026, 8AM-Noon
Town Meeting
The Thurmont Town Commission will consider approving minutes from two prior meetings, appoint a member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, receive an update from the Thurmont Addiction Commission, and introduce the proposed FY2027 town budget. The meeting will also include comments from commissioners and the public.
- Introduction of proposed FY2027 Town of Thurmont Budget
- Appointment to Parks & Recreation Commission
- Thurmont Addiction Commission update
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 21 and April 28, 2026
- Commissioners' comments and public comments
Charter Review Committee Meeting - AUDIO ONLY
This is an organizational meeting of the Thurmont Charter Review Committee. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: nominating and electing officers for the committee, reviewing charter documents, and accepting public comments. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.
- Nomination of officers
- Election of officers
- Review of charter documents
Town Meeting
The Thurmont Town Council will consider approving a bid for wastewater treatment plant air compressors and review the draft FY2027 budget. A presentation on mental health awareness and the NAMI Walk is also scheduled. Commissioners and the public may provide comments.
- Bid approval for WWTP air compressors (discussion/action)
- Review of draft FY2027 Town of Thurmont budget
- Quarterly financial report
- Presentation on Mental Health Awareness & NAMI Walk
- Approval of 4/14/2026 meeting minutes