Keedysville News

Yard Sales

A question was raised about the frequency of yard sales and the following was sent from the Comptroller of Maryland's office: "Unless you are a grower or manufacturer, you may not offer for sale, sell or otherwise dispose of any goods within Maryland, without first obtaining a trader's license from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and opening a sales tax account. Business entities must register and qualify with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. A PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL MAY CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL EFFECTS ON HIS OR HER OWN PROPERTY WITHOUT A TRADER'S LICENSE, PROVIDED THAT NO MORE THAN ONE SALE IS CONDUCTED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 14 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN ANY ONE CALENDAR YEAR. The license year runs from May 1st through the following April 30th. The legal requirement for the trader's license can be found in the Business Regulation Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Section 17-1804."

Dog Walking at Taylor Park

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.

Labor Day Week Trash Pick-up

Due to the holiday, household trash will be picked up on Tuesday, September 7th and Friday, September 10th. Yard waste will be picked up

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.

Yard Waste Pick-up

Yard waste will no longer be picked up with the regular trash pick-up on Monday & Thursday. It will be picked up every Tuesday, beginning April 13. It should be curbside by 5:00am. It must be contained in a biodegradable paper bag or tied in bundles not to exceed four (4) feet in length and 35 pounds in weight. If biodegradable paper bags are unavailable or sticks and twigs can not be bundled up please place the material in a regular trash container for pickup. NO PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS. Each Bag, can or bundle of material cannot exceed 34 gallons in size and 35 pounds in weight. Any material that is contaminated with trash will be left. Acceptable materials include: Grass, Leaves, Weeds, Sticks, twigs, small limbs and branches under 3 inches in diameter.

Water Rate Increase

To enable us to pay for the upgrade of our water infrastructure, the Mayor & Council approved an increase in the water rate. On your January bill the base charge will increase from $50.00 to $75.00.This breaks down as $25.00 for water and $50.00 for Capital Improvement.

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 SCHEDULE

The 2010 trash pick-up schedule has been updated. Please note the changes in scheduling on holiday weeks.

WATER CONSERVATION

Water Conservation Useful Facts & Tips