Thurmont, MD

Town Meeting

The Town Meeting will discuss and take action on a lease renewal for the Thurmont Senior Center and a transition to a .gov domain. The body will also review bids for park fencing and water treatment facility upgrades.

• Renewal of lease agreement with Thurmont Senior Center
• Bid approval for East End Park ballfield fencing
• Bid approval for Hunting Creek Water Treatment Facility PFAS treatment upgrades
• Funding approval for Hunting Creek streambank projects
• Transition to .gov domain

Charter Review Committee Meeting

The Charter Review Committee will meet to vote on changes proposed during the September 9, 2026, meeting. The committee will also continue discussions regarding various sections of the charter.

• Vote on proposed changes from the 9/9/2026 meeting
• Discussion on sections of the charter

Thurmont Police Commission - NOT STREAMED

The Commission will review department updates and coordinate traffic control for a Halloween event on October 24, 2026. Members will discuss fundraising totals for a treadmill and the potential creation of an Officer of the Year and Community Service Award.

• Traffic control for Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat on October 24, 2026
• Treadmill fundraising totals: $133 from National Night Out, $102 from NAMI, and $73 from Wine Stroll
• Proposal for Officer of the Year and Community Service awards

Town Meeting

The Town Meeting will discuss and act on a lease renewal for the Thurmont Senior Center and a transition to a .gov domain. The body will also review bids for infrastructure projects and funding for streambank work.

• Bid approval for East End Park ballfield fencing
• Bid approval for Hunting Creek Water Treatment Facility PFAS treatment upgrades
• Funding approval for Hunting Creek streambank projects
• Renewal of lease agreement with Thurmont Senior Center
• Action on moving to a .gov domain

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The commission will discuss a concept site plan and take action on a preliminary site plan for 200 North Church Street. Members will also review the first four chapters of the Zoning Ordinance.

• Concept site plan C1-CP-2026-02 for Eric Vinores / Wondering Pic LLC at 200 North Church Street
• Preliminary site plan C1-PP-2026-02 for Eric Vinores / Wondering Pic LLC at 200 North Church Street
• Review of Zoning Ordinance Chapters 1-4

Thurmont Addiction Commission - NOT STREAMED

The commission will review events held from August through October, including Colorfest parking and CYA football activities. Members will discuss upcoming initiatives such as Trunk or Treat events, a Night of Remembrance, and Christmas family sponsorships.

• Review of Colorfest parking
• Planning for Trunk or Treat events
• Discussion of Night of Remembrance
• Sponsorship of families for Christmas
• Procurement of a new TAC banner and park display light

Charter Review Committee Meeting

The Charter Review Committee will meet to vote on proposed changes discussed during the September 9, 2026, meeting. The committee will also continue discussions on various sections of the charter.

• Vote on proposed changes from the 9/9/2026 meeting
• Discussion on sections of the charter

Town Meeting

The town will discuss the acquisition of the Catoctin Heights property and the snow emergency plan. The body will also consider bid approval for a police station HVAC replacement and fill several commission vacancies.

• Discussion on acquisition of Catoctin Heights property
• Bid approval for police station HVAC unit replacement
• Discussion of snow emergency plan
• Appointments for Charter Review, Planning & Zoning, and Police Commission vacancies
• Swearing in of the Charter Review Committee

The Board of Commissioners appointed Ross Lillard to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Alexis Gregory and Nicholas Dankanich to the Charter Review Committee. The board also reappointed Cathy Maddox and Shawn Martyak to the Police Commission and appointed Keith Myers to a third vacancy.

• Approved 9/15/2026 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Appointed Ross Lillard as Planning & Zoning Alternate (5-0-0)
• Appointed Alexis Gregory and Nicholas Dankanich to Charter Review (5-0-0)
• Appointed Cathy Maddox, Shawn Martyak, and Keith Myers to Police Commission
• Decided to notify Carroll St and East St residents of proposed snow emergency parking bans

Thurmont Green Team - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Green Team will meet to review the 2026 Green Fest and discuss a Recycle and Shred Event and Plant Swap. The group will also receive an update on the Community Garden.

• Green Fest 2026 recap
• Recycle and Shred Event/Plant Swap planning
• Community Garden update

Town Meeting

The Thurmont Town Meeting on October 6, 2026, includes a discussion on acquiring the Catoctin Heights property and a vote to approve a bid for replacing the police station's HVAC unit. Commissioners will also discuss the snow emergency plan, receive a police report from Chief Armstrong, and consider appointments to the Charter Review, Planning & Zoning, and Police Commission boards. Other agenda items include updates on the 2026 Gateway to the Cure kickoff and ColorFest, plus a League of Women Voters presentation on voting.

• Discussion on acquisition of Catoctin Heights property
• Bid approval for police station HVAC unit replacement
• Discussion of snow emergency plan
• Commission appointments: Charter Review (2 vacancies), Planning & Zoning (alternate), Police Commission (3 vacancies)
• Updates on 2026 Gateway to the Cure kickoff and 2026 ColorFest

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Thurmont Planning and Zoning Commission meets on 9/24/2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Thurmont Town Office to review the Zoning Inspector's report and take up several land-use items. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on an extension to the conditional approval of a preliminary plat for Leal Homes, LLC (C1-PP-2024-01) on Eyler Road. Members will also discuss proposed restrictions on house dimensions, including a memo referencing a 3,000-square-foot limit, and a zoning ordinance review and text amendment covering vested rights, adaptive reuse, and DRRA. Public comments close the agenda.

• Discussion/action on an extension to the conditional approval of the preliminary plat for Leal Homes, LLC — C1-PP-2024-01 — Eyler Road
• Discussion on proposed restrictions to house dimensions, with a memo referencing a 3,000-square-foot (3000sf) limit
• Zoning ordinance review and text amendment, with drafts and memos on vested rights, adaptive reuse, and DRRA
• Approval of the 8/27/2026 meeting minutes
• Zoning Inspector's report and public comments

Thurmont Police Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Police Commission is meeting to receive a department update from the Chief and discuss old and new business. Old business includes planning traffic control for Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat, fundraising for a treadmill, and reviewing event collections. New business involves potentially assisting with nominations and awards for officers and community members.

• Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat on October 24th, 5-7pm, needs two traffic control volunteers
• Treadmill fundraising at Colorfest in front of Food Bank, seeking volunteers
• Collections reported: $133 at National Night Out, $102 at NAMI
• Cool's Legacy 5k Run on September 19th at 10AM at Ambulance Event Complex
• Discussion on assisting with nominations and awards for officers and community members

Thurmont Addiction Commission Meeting - NO MEETING

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Thurmont Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the zoning inspector's report, and take action on a requested extension to the conditional approval of the Leal Homes preliminary plat (C1-PP-2024-01) on Eyler Road. The commission will also discuss proposed restrictions on house dimensions and a zoning ordinance review and text amendment. Public comments will be heard.

• Extension to conditional approval of preliminary plat – Leal Homes, LLC – C1-PP-2024-01 – Eyler Road
• Discussion on proposed restrictions to house dimensions
• Discussion – zoning ordinance review and text amendment
• Approval of 8/27/2026 meeting minutes
• Zoning inspector's report

Thurmont Police Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Police Commission is meeting to receive a department update from the Chief, discuss old business including upcoming events and fundraising, and consider assisting with nominations and awards for officers and community members. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment.

• Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat on October 24, 5-7pm, needs two volunteers for traffic control
• Fundraising for a treadmill, including a Colorfest table in front of the Food Bank
• Collections reported: $133 from National Night Out, $102 from NAMI
• Cool's Legacy 5k Run on September 19, 10AM at Ambulance Event Complex
• Discussion on assisting with nominations and awards for officers and community members

Town Meeting

The Thurmont Town Meeting on September 15, 2026, includes discussion and possible action on three items: joining the MD Rural Water Association Apprentice Program for the Wastewater Dept., filling a Streets & Parks Dept. vacancy, and the Emmitsburg Road Flood Mitigation Project. The board will also discuss committee/commission appointments, hear comments from commissioners and the mayor, and take public comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, starting with the pledge and approval of the 9/1/2026 minutes.

• Discussion/action on MD Rural Water Association Apprentice Program for Wastewater Dept.
• Discussion/action on request to fill Streets & Parks Dept. vacancy
• Discussion/action on Emmitsburg Road Flood Mitigation Project
• Discussion/appointment for committees/commissions
• Commissioners' comments and public comments

The Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a grant for flood mitigation and approved filling two staff vacancies. Committee appointments were postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved $1.5M MDE grant for Emmitsburg Road Flood Mitigation Project (5-0-0)
• Authorized up to $400,000 in-kind donation for flood project from Capital Reserve (5-0-0)
• Authorized hiring for Wastewater Dept. apprentice program at $24-$28 range (5-0-0)
• Approved filling Streets & Parks Dept. vacancy at $22-$24 per hour (4-1-0)
• Approved 9/1/2026 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Postponed committee and commission appointments

Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear updates on community events and the Gold Star Memorial, and discuss potential new amenities including a basketball court at Orchard Hills and a disc golf course at Mountain Gate Park.

• Approval of July 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on A Day in the Park, Summer Concert Series, Trolley Trail Flower Beds Project, and Community Show
• Update on Gold Star Memorial
• Discussion of Orchard Hills potential basketball court
• Discussion of Mountain Gate Park disc golf course project

The Commission approved the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes and expressed support for a proposed half basketball court at Orchard Hills Park. They plan to submit the project for a 2027 Open Space Grant. Additionally, the Commission addressed safety concerns regarding a fence at East End Park and reviewed preliminary plans for a new disc golf course.

• Approved July 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Supported Orchard Hills half basketball court project
• Authorized submission of Orchard Hills court for 2027 Open Space Grant

Town Meeting

The Thurmont Town Commission will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a wastewater apprentice program, filling a Streets & Parks vacancy, and the Emmitsburg Road flood mitigation project. The meeting also includes committee appointments and public comments.

• Discussion/action on MD Rural Water Association apprentice program for Wastewater Dept.
• Discussion/action on filling Streets & Parks Dept. vacancy
• Discussion/action on Emmitsburg Road flood mitigation project
• Discussion/appointment of committees/commissions
• Approval of 9/1/2026 meeting minutes

Charter Review Committee Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Charter Review Committee will vote on proposed changes from its June 10, 2026 meeting and continue discussing other charter sections. The meeting includes public comment periods before and after the vote. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Vote on proposed charter changes from 6/10/2026 meeting
• Public comment before vote on proposed changes
• Continued discussion on charter sections
• Approval of 6/10/2026 meeting minutes

Thurmont Green Team Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Green Team is meeting to discuss administrative items and plan upcoming events. The agenda includes changing the meeting date, implementing team positions and event chairs, and planning for fall 2026 and 2027 activities. Specific events discussed include Pumpkin Pick-Up, Fall Tree Planting, Green Fest 2027, Recycle and Shred Event, and plant swaps.

• Discuss change of meeting date
• Implementation of Team Positions/Event Chairs
• Fall 2026 Event Planning: Pumpkin Pick-Up, Fall Tree Planting
• 2027 Planning: Green Fest 2027, Recycle and Shred Event, Plant Swaps
• Community Garden and Town Planters discussion

The Thurmont Green Team decided to keep its regular meeting day and time unchanged. The group established several leadership positions and reviewed upcoming seasonal events, including the Pumpkin Pick-up and Spring Plant Swap.

• Kept regular meeting day and time unchanged
• Decided not to accept painted pumpkins for Pumpkin Pick-up
• Approved moving Spring 2027 Plant Swap to the community park
• Decided Spring 2027 Plant Swap will be held on a separate Saturday from Recycle and Shred
• Confirmed continuation of combined shred and recycling event for May 8, 2027
• Planned to move shoe drop-off station to the textile station at the recycling event

Town Meeting

The Thurmont Town Commissioners will meet on September 1, 2026, to approve the minutes from previous meetings, adopt Ordinance 2026-03 amending the FY26 end-of-year budget, and approve bids for 2026 ColorFest services. The meeting will also include a discussion on proposed restrictions to house dimensions and updates from the Charter Review Committee.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-03: FY26 End of Year Budget Amendments
• Bid approval for 2026 ColorFest services
• Discussion on proposed restrictions to house dimensions

The Thurmont Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-03 amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, effective September 8, 2026. The board also approved three Colorfest service contracts totaling $74,750: traffic direction, bus services, and trash/toilets. A discussion on limiting house sizes to 3,000 square feet above ground was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for future discussion; no decision was made. The board approved the August 11 and August 18, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 amending the FY26 budget (5-0-0)
• Approved August 11, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Burns abstaining)
• Approved August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved May Security Services for Colorfest traffic direction at $22,200 (5-0-0)
• Approved Rills Bus Services for Colorfest buses at $28,200 (5-0-0)
• Approved Key Sanitation for Colorfest trash and portable toilets at $24,350 (5-0-0)
• Referred proposed 3,000 sq. ft. house size limit to Planning and Zoning Commission for future discussion (no vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. (5-0-0)

Charter Review Committee Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Charter Review Committee is meeting to vote on proposed changes to the town charter that were discussed at the June 10, 2026 meeting. The committee will also continue its discussion of other charter sections. Public comment is scheduled before the vote and at the end of the meeting.

• Vote on proposed charter changes from the 6/10/2026 meeting
• Public comment before vote on proposed changes
• Continue discussion on sections of the charter
• Approval of 6/10/2026 meeting minutes

Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Commission will receive updates on the Summer Concert Series, the Trolley Trail Flower Beds Project, and the Gold Star Memorial. Members will also discuss potential new projects for Orchard Hills and Mountain Gate Park.

• Update on A Day in the Park – Summer Concert Series
• Trolley Trail Flower Beds Project update
• Gold Star Memorial update
• Discussion of Orchard Hills potential basketball court
• Discussion of Mountain Gate Park disc golf course project

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Thurmont Planning and Zoning Commission will review and discuss a concept plan for a solar panel project at 99 Radio Lane, along with a zoning ordinance review and text amendment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a zoning inspector's report, and public comments.

• Concept plan C1-CP-2026-01 for Town of Thurmont Electric Utility Solar Panel Project at 99 Radio Lane
• Zoning ordinance review and text amendment discussion
• Approval of 4/23/2026 meeting minutes
• Zoning Inspector's report

The Thurmont Planning and Zoning Commission approved its April 23, 2026 meeting minutes 4-0-0 and received the Zoning Inspector's Report covering 4/24/2026 through 8/27/2026. The Commission discussed Concept Plan C1-CP-2026-01, a proposed 500-kilowatt ground-mounted solar facility at 99 Radio Lane on Town-owned land, but took no vote — staff noted the Commission does not approve concept plans, only provides comments. The Commission also discussed a 2026 Zoning Ordinance update covering Articles I through IV and agreed to review the state mandate, Developer's Rights and Responsibilities Agreements (DRRAs), and Adaptive Reuse at its next meeting on September 24, 2026.

• Approved 4/23/2026 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Received Zoning Inspector's Report for 4/24/2026–8/27/2026 (no action)
• Discussed solar array Concept Plan C1-CP-2026-01 at 99 Radio Lane; no vote taken
• Agreed to review state mandate, DRRAs, and Adaptive Reuse at the September 24, 2026 meeting
• Adjourned at 8:54 p.m. (4-0-0)

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 a review of National Night Out, planning for upcoming events like Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat, and fundraising efforts for a treadmill. The agenda is largely procedural and event-focused, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Review of National Night Out event
• Spring Shredding tabled
• Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat scheduled for October 24th (tentative), needs two volunteers
• Fundraising for treadmill: proposed locations include in front of Food Bank and municipal lot at Colorfest
• Cool's Legacy 5k Run on September 19th at Ambulance Event Complex

Thurmont Addiction Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Addiction Commission is meeting to review past notes and plan upcoming community events, including Go Purple activities, a football date, Save a Life Day with the Frederick County Health Department, Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2026, a community show, a mental health walk, and Colorfest parking. The agenda is mostly event planning with no major policy or budget decisions.

• Overdose Awareness Day on 8/31/2026, 7:30-8:30pm at Mechanicstown Park, Main Street, Thurmont
• Go Purple T-shirts and football date
• Save a Life Day from FCHD
• Community Show
• Mental Health Walk and Colorfest Parking

Town Meeting

The Thurmont Town Meeting on August 18, 2026, will consider a bid for wastewater lateral repair and introduce Ordinance 2026-03 for end-of-year budget amendments. The meeting also includes ceremonial items such as recognizing scholarship recipients, swearing in an Ethics Commission appointee and a police officer, and announcing a police promotion. Commissioners and the mayor will provide comments, followed by public comments.

• Bid approval for Wastewater Dept. lateral repair
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-03: End of Year Budget Amendments
• Swearing in of Ethics Commission appointee Brian Waesche
• Swearing in of TPD Officer Jaymes Phillips
• Recognition of James Black Memorial Scholarship recipients

The Thurmont Board of Commissioners approved a $19,750 contract with Ox Construction, LLC for sewer lateral repair at 108 Moser Circle, funded from Wastewater Dept. Capital Savings. They also introduced Ordinance 2026-03, which amends the FY2026 budget, with adoption scheduled for September 1, 2026. Several appointments and recognitions were made, including swearing in a new ethics commission member and a police officer.

• Awarded sewer lateral repair contract to Ox Construction, LLC for $19,750 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-03 (FY2026 budget amendments), adoption set for Sept. 1
• Swore in Brian Waesche to the Public Ethics Commission
• Swore in TPD Officer Jaymes Phillips
• Announced promotion of Ofc. Mike Sutton to Corporal

Charter Review Committee Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Charter Review Committee is meeting to vote on proposed changes from its June 10, 2026 meeting and to continue discussing other sections of the town charter. The agenda includes public comment before the vote and at the end of the meeting. This is a routine working session, not a public hearing on a specific project.

• Vote on proposed changes from the 6/10/2026 meeting
• Continue discussion on sections of the charter
• Public comment before vote and at end of meeting

The Charter Review Committee met on August 12, 2026, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was conducted. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. and adjourned at 7:16 p.m. after Kevin McGuire noted the absence of a quorum. No votes or decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

Town Meeting

The Thurmont Town Commissioners will hold a meeting on August 11, 2026, at 615 East Main Street. The agenda includes procedural items, a police department report, and the swearing-in of Alexis Gregory as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals. Commissioners will also provide comments, and there will be a public comments period.

• Swearing-in of Alexis Gregory as Board of Appeals alternate

The Thurmont Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two appointments: Alexis Gregory as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals and Brian R. Waesche as an alternate member of the Ethics Commission. Both votes were 4-0-0. The board also approved the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 7/21/2026 meeting (4-0-0)
• Appointed Alexis Gregory as alternate member, Board of Appeals (4-0-0)
• Appointed Brian R. Waesche as alternate member, Ethics Commission (4-0-0)

Thurmont Addiction Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Addiction Commission is meeting to review prior notes and plan several community awareness initiatives, including Go Purple activities, a football date, Save a Life Day with FCHD, a parade float, National Night Out, and an Overdose Awareness Day event. The agenda is largely procedural and event-planning focused, with no decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of last meeting notes
• Go Purple campaign and Go Purple Football Date
• Save a Life Day from FCHD
• Parade float planning
• National Night Out and Overdose Awareness Day/Event

The Thurmont Addiction Commission met on July 23, 2026, at Roy Roger's and reviewed upcoming events, including National Night Out, Rocky Ridge Parade, and Overdose Awareness programs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily for planning and coordination.

• Scheduled National Night Out for Aug 4 behind Thurmont Police Department
• Scheduled Rocky Ridge Parade participation for Aug 12
• Scheduled Overdose Awareness Program for Aug 31 at town square park
• Planned Go Purple setup for Aug 30 at town square park
• Scheduled Community Show table for Sept 11-13
• Planned Colorfest parking for Oct 10-11