Keedysville News

***Election 2012***

The results of the Election are as follows:

• Mayor: Matt Hull-95; Amy Simmons-57
• Council Member: Gina Ellis-77; Tim Robertson-76

Congratulations to Mayor Matt Hull and Council Member Gina Ellis! Thanks to all of the candidates and voters for their participation.

Mayor & Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 8th

Because the election is on Monday, May 7th, the regular Mayor and Council meeting has been moved to Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00pm in Town Hall

Curbside Recycling

Beginning the week of January 23rd, the Town will switch from trash pickup each Monday and Thursday to trash pickup each Monday and recycling pickup each Thursday. The contractor, Apple Valley Waste, will deliver an 18 gallon bin for recyclables to each residence on Friday, January 20th. If an additional 18 gallon bin or a larger 32 gallon bin is needed, please contact AVW at 301-223-4485. All recyclable materials can be commingled in the bins. With the bins, AVW will also supply a guide describing which materials are recyclable and which ones are not. This is an opportunity for the Town of Keedysville to take a positive step towards preserving our environment. The Mayor & Council would like to thank the residents for their willingness to make this important change. Please contact Town Hall with questions by email (townhall@keedysvillemd.com) or phone (301-432-5795.)

County Emergency Notification System

Citizens of Washington County should register for this new system for advanced alerting specific to emergencies and weather, community, and other optional programs.

A person can register for multiple locations such as home, family, school, and work. Also, individuals outside of Washington County can register for family and work that are located in Washington County. In addition to multiple locations, individuals can sign up for multiple forms of notification and prioritize the ways in which you receive a message.

Registration Steps to Receive Emergency Notifications

• Log onto www.washco-md.net; on left-hand side of webpage is a Citizen Notification Button
• Follow prompts; it automatically adds the user to the database
• If the user does not have internet access, contact Sam Anderson at 240-313-4371
• A registration form will be mailed to the user; fill out form and send it back to Sam Anderson; the user will then be manually uploaded into the database
• Every family member should register! Users can have multiple locations entered (Home, Work, Family, Etc)

Water Infrastructure Upgrade

Finally! At long last the upgrades have been completed. We have a new 300,000 gallon water storage tower, a new booster pump station that is pumping water to the reservoir in Boonsboro and approximately 6000 feet of new water line on Main St. The Mayor & Council would like to thank all of the residents for their patience and adaptability in dealing with the inconveniences that came with the projects. A thank you also goes out to C. William Hetzer, (water line), Chicago Bridge and Iron (water tower) and Ferri Contracting (booster pump station), the three contractors who worked on the projects. Their tireless efforts helped to make the process as painless as possible.

Southeastern Senior Site

You are invited to come and make new friends or catch up with folks you haven't seen for a while. Invite a friend or family member to attend with you! The day begins at 9:00am with coffee & conversation. Then from 9:30am until 11:30am there are fun activities, educational programs & guest speakers from your community. And at 11:30am a delicious, nutritious lunch is served. The site is open from 9:00am to 1:00pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and is located at the Keedysville Community Center on Mt. Vernon Lane in Keedysville. All activities are free, except for lunch. Martha Drennen is the site manager. Please call Martha at 301-432-5624, by noon, 2 days in advance if you want to reserve a meal. Come and join us for the fun!

The Southeastern Senior Site is sponsored by the Washington County Commission on Aging.

Dog Walking at Taylor Park and Ball field

On a trial basis, dogs are now permitted in Taylor Park, provided they are leashed. Waste bag stations have been provided, two in Taylor Park, one at the ball field and one behind Town Hall. Please clean up after your dog and deposit the waste in a park trash can. Dog walkers, please understand that this is on a trial basis. Please be respectful of others and a responsible dog owner so that we all might enjoy these areas.

Recycling Behind Red Byrd Restaurant

Washington County maintains a recycling facility behind the Red Byrd Restaurant on Rt. 34 for all Washington County residents. When using this facility, please follow the directions on the receptacle. In particular, please break all boxes down. When boxes aren't broken down, the unit fills up too quickly and there might not be room for the next recycler. Also, please remember this is not a dump. Please take pride in and have respect for our Town.

Water & Sewer Billing

Water and sewer services are provided and billed by two separate entities. Water service and billing is provided by the Boonsboro Keedysville Regional Water Board (BKRWB). Sewer service and billing is provided by the Washington County Department of Water Quality. Both services are billed quarterly and based on water usage. Please be sure to send your payments to the appropriate provider. Sending your payment to the wrong provider could cause delays in your payment being received and result in late fees. The BKRWB may be contacted at 301-432-5141. The Wash. Co. Dept. of Water Quality may be contacted at 240-313-2317.

Sewer Grinder Problems

If the red light and alarm for the grinder pump at your residence come on, please immediately contact the Washington County Department of Water Quality at 240-313-2600

Keedysville Historical Society

The Special 150th Anniversary Edition of Civil War Stories in Song

From BKRWB

The Boonsboro/Keedysville Regional Water Board requests that you contact them if your billing address changes. Please call 301-432-5141.

Trash, Yard Waste & Recycling Pickup Information

The 2012 trash pick-up schedule has been updated. Other important information may also be found at this link. Recycling Guidelines

WATER CONSERVATION

Water Conservation Useful Facts & Tips

 

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