Thurmont, MD

Town Meeting

The Town Meeting will address infrastructure upgrades and grant funding for local projects. The body will also discuss financial reports and potential time limits for public comments.

• Bid approval for middle school communications upgrades
• Funding for BRIC grants regarding Hunting Creek streambank projects
• Discussion and action on time limits for public comments
• FY27 Quarter 1 financial report
• FY26 auditor adjustment journal entry discussion

Thurmont Green Team Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Green Team is meeting to provide updates on fall community events and plan for 2027. The group will discuss activities centered on recycling, renewing, refurbishing, reusing, and reducing.

• Fall Community Tree Planting on November 7
• The Great Pumpkin Pick-Up on November 28
• Planning for Green Fest 2027 on April 17

Thurmont Green Team - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Green Team will meet to recap the 2026 Green Fest and discuss a Recycle and Shred Event and Plant Swap. The group will also review updates regarding the Community Garden.

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

The Green Team established 'Reducing Waste' as the annual theme and planned upcoming fall events. Members discussed 2027 budget priorities and the upcoming town tree subsidy program.

• Established 'Reducing Waste' as the theme for the year and Greenfest
• Approved removal of refreshments reference from the Pumpkin Pick-up flier
• Scheduled Fall Tree Planting for November 7, 2026
• Scheduled Pumpkin Pick-up for November 28, 2026
• Scheduled Recycle and Shred Event for May 8, 2027
• Proposed 2027 budget priorities including $200-$250 for Greenfest and $200 for Town Planters

Thurmont Addiction Commission - NOT STREAMED

The commission is meeting to review events from August through October. Members will discuss upcoming community activities, including Trunk or Treat and a Night of Remembrance.

• Review of Colorfest parking
• Discussion of 'Give Back' at CYA football
• Planning for 'Sponsor a Family' at Christmas
• Discussion of new light for park display
• Discussion of new TAC banner for outreach

The commission reported $2,058 in proceeds from Colorfest parking and allocated $500 to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund. Members coordinated schedules for Trunk or Treat events and the December 7 Night of Remembrance. The group also planned gift donations for the Food bank and Orenda.

• Allocated $500 to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund
• Scheduled memorial photo hanging for Nov 27
• Scheduled Night of Remembrance for Dec 7
• Approved sponsoring a family through Food bank Christmas Gift program
• Planned 40 gift bags for Orenda

Thurmont Police Commission - NOT STREAMED

The Thurmont Police Commission is meeting to review department updates and plan traffic control for a Halloween event. The body is discussing the creation of community and officer awards and reviewing fundraising totals for a treadmill.

• Traffic control for Halloween in Park/Trunk or Treat on October 24, 2026
• Fundraising totals for treadmill: $133 (National Night Out), $102 (NAMI), and $73 (Wine Stroll)
• Proposal for Officer of the Year and Community Service awards
• Discussion on hosting a bingo night with the Ambulance Company for fundraising

Charter Review Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on proposed changes discussed during the October 19, 2026, meeting. Members will also continue discussions on various sections of the charter.

• Vote on proposed changes from the 10/19/2026 meeting
• Discussion on sections of the charter

Thurmont Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - NOT STREAMED

The commission will receive reports on park programming and updates regarding open space projects. The meeting includes discussions on fencing for East End Park and an upcoming community event.

• Fencing for East End Park Field #3 & Disc Golf Course
• Community Tree Planting Event scheduled for November 7, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review concept and preliminary site plans submitted by Wondering Pic LLC. The body will also conduct a review of Chapters 1-4 of the Zoning Ordinance.

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

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

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

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

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

The Commission granted a one-year extension for the Leal Homes preliminary plat. Members also agreed to recommend several zoning text amendments to the Board of Commissioners regarding vested rights, adaptive reuse, and developer agreements.

• Approved one-year extension for Leal Homes, LLC preliminary plat C1-PP-2024-01 (3-0-0)
• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Agreed to recommend text amendment for Vested Rights (HB 548)
• Agreed to recommend Adaptive Reuse text amendment for Business and Industrial Districts
• Agreed to recommend Developer’s Rights & Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA) text amendment
• Determined existing regulations are sufficient regarding proposed 3,000 sq. ft. house limits

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

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 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

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