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News
Church Street Parking Garage replacement
Posted on Dec 9th, 2023
The city is preparing to demolish the 50-year-old Church Street Parking Garage and build a slightly larger, modern, up-to-date parking garage on the same site. This process will take 12-18 months once demolition and construction begin. (Note: The survey link on the scanned original paper document was intended for the recipient of that notification and may not work for viewers of the document).
City of Frederick Residential Street Parking permits - 2024 edition
Posted on Dec 8th, 2023
Here is the city's website for information on Residential (on-street) Parking Permits and a copy of 2024's permit renewal letter with important information on what you'll need to prove residency to purchase a new on-street parking permit. The 2024 permits are available beginning December 12, 2023, and into 2024. The city's Parking FAQ page is here. For parking meter street parking details, please use this link for the street parking rules and regulations.
Maryland House Bill 107 and its impact on MPCA Owners and Condo Owners across Maryland
Posted on Nov 30th, 2023
Enacted in 2022, HB 107 came about after Maryland legislators responded to the disastrous 2021 Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, FL. In particular, the news that emerged about a lack of structural maintenance. Maryland lawmakers were concerned that underfunded reserves would lead to condo associations in Maryland deferring or neglecting necessary maintenance.
Click here for the MPCA Board Fact Sheet and FAQ document (for owners and residents registered to use this website). Here is the public link to review Maryland House Bill 107.
Grilling on Balconies of Multi-Family Residential Buildings (Apartments and Condos)
Posted on Apr 27th, 2023
Important Safety Notice:
The Frederick County Fire Prevention Code and the State Fire Prevention Code (Fire Codes) prohibit using hibachi, gas-fired grills, charcoal grills, or similar devices on any balcony, under any overhanging portion of a building, or within 15 feet of any structure.
Structural Condition/Building Report
Posted on Mar 2nd, 2023
NEW: A structural engineer has reviewed and issued a report that has been posted for the current condition of the condo building. This document was to determine if any structural concerns need to be addressed as well as for the Fannie Mae requirement for structural certification.
This report can be found on the Forms & Documents page and is titled "Structural Condition Building Report" (dated Dec. 19, 2022).
Neighborhood Events
First Saturday Open Studios
Saturday, October 5th, 11:00am to 7:00pm at FAC Artist Studios and Gallery - 1 N. Market St.
Spend First Saturday browsing art and enjoy events at FAC's Galley and touring the Artist Studios. On the First Saturday of each month, visitors are invited to tour the FAC Artist Studios, located at 7 N Market Street, to see artists at work and engage with 3 floors of art from 1-5pm. The FAC Gallery, open 11am-7pm, is located at 1 N Market Street.
October First Saturday
Saturday, October 5th, 11:00am to 9:00pm
Downtown businesses celebrate October's First Saturday with unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore!
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Saturday, October 5th, 12:00pm to 5:00pm at Carroll Creek Park
The festival, which takes place annually on the first Saturday of October, features live music, dancing, and food from a variety of Latin American countries. Visit the festival website to learn more about the festival or to explore volunteer or sponsorship options.
Join in for:
- Live music, singing, and dancing
- Festive costumes
- Arts and crafts activities for kids
- Great food
- Live music, singing, and dancing
- Festive costumes
- Arts and crafts activities for kids
- Great food
Uptown Salsa Night
Saturday, October 5th, 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Dance under the stars to the rhythms of Latin music and dip into your favorite salsas! Free Salsa and Bachata lessons. Free dance party with Frederick Salsa.
Next Household Hazardous Waste Event
Saturday, October 12th, 8:00am to 12:00pm at NYMEO Field/Keys baseball stadium, in the upper parking lot (enter from New Design Rd)
To assist residents with proper waste disposal, the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling hosts free drop-off events each year for household hazardous material disposal (not for commercial waste). Please see the event flyer for further details.
Association Calendar
October Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
5:30pm to 6:30pm
See the FAQ page for this month's board meeting location.
November Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
5:30pm to 6:30pm
See the FAQ page for this month's board meeting location.
January Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
5:30pm to 6:30pm
See the FAQ page for this month's board meeting location.
February Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
5:30pm to 6:30pm
See the FAQ page for this month's board meeting location.
Local Notes
An article in Southern Living
Less than an hour from D.C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg, the town of Frederick, Maryland, is an amicable people-pleaser. Like its longstanding neighbors, Frederick offers many beautiful architectural landmarks and fascinating histories. But what makes this city such a people-pleaser—and a true pleasure to visit—is how much else it has to offer.
Downtown Frederick Public Art Trail
The Downtown Frederick Public Art Trail features a variety of diverse and superb artwork. Let this walking tour be your guide. "Frederick's public art sheds light on the city's history and citizens' dreams and ambitions."
Claire McCardell, American Fashion Designer
Blog article from The Tourism Council of Frederick County: In October 2021, the Frederick Art Club dedicated a statue to McCardell along Carroll Creek.
Born in Frederick, Maryland, in 1905, Claire McCardell moved to New York as a young woman and pursued a career in the fashion industry. The impression she made and the designs she innovated became a part of American fashion history. Her legacy in the fashion world continues to be celebrated today.
Instagrammable Spots in Downtown Frederick
Surrounded by architecture that tells the story of vibrant history, Frederick provides its visitors with many distinctive locations to take the perfect photo. The natural beauty of parks and creeks in Downtown Frederick.
Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park
March 3, 2024 through December 29, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, Recurring weekly on Sundays.