(5/2019) Thurmont holds second summer camp program

As spring days start getting warmer, thoughts are turning to summer and the Town of Thurmont is gearing up for the second annual "Day in the Park Program." Due to the success of the program last year, this year the town is preparing for three weeks of activities, and increasing the number of children that will be accommodated.

This program was something that Jim Humerick, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Thurmont, had wanted to do for some time, and last year his dream came to fruition. As word got out during the first week of last year’s program, the number of children doubled the second week. There is no better indication of success than that.

"This year, the program promises to be full of many new activities along with informative sessions and fun as the main ingredient!" said Michele Maze, Program Coordinator. "We are taking advantage of all that the Thurmont community has to offer; resources such as Thurmont Regional Library, Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park, all of which are new to the program this year."

The "Day in the Park Program" will be held Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon the weeks of July 22, July 29, and August 5. The summer program "A Day in the Park" is open to children entering grades first through eighth. Children may participate one day, or all days of the program. There is a fee of $10 per day, or $35 a week. Registration will open on May 29. You can register at the Thurmont Town Office located at 615 E. Main Street, or call 301-271-7313. The program is still recruiting volunteers to help with the activities. If you would like to volunteer please contact Michele Maze at maze.michele07@gmail.com for more information.

Thurmont welcomes Brooks Behavioral Health Services

On May 25, the town of Thurmont, Mayor John Kinnaird and Commissioners held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Brooks Behavioral Health Services, LLC.

Brooks Behavioral Health Services specializes in not only substance abuse, but the field of criminogenics, which involves the characteristics, traits, problems, or issues of an individual that directly relate to the individual's likelihood to re-offend and commit another crime. Brooks Behavioral Health Services will fill a need for Northern Frederick County for criminogenics, and those needing assistance in treating substance abuse.

Mr. David Brooks is excited to open his second location in Thurmont and made the following statement, "Brooks Behavioral Health Services is honored to provide support to the great city of Thurmont and the surrounding cities. We hope to be more than just a treatment center. Brooks Behavioral Health Services inspires to be a beacon of hope and constant face in the community for a long time."

The Town of Thurmont Welcomes Brooks Behavioral Health Services, and Jim Humerick, the Town of Thurmont’s Chief Administrative Officer commented, "I'm very pleased that David is bringing his practice to Thurmont. His services are critical components in helping with today's issues of addiction and recovery and will be a welcome addition to our business community."

In addition, Brooks Behavioral Health Services will be co-sharing his office with the Music Is Medicine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that uses music as a way to build an educated and motivated community of people in order to combat the epidemic of addiction.

Bids approved for roadway patch and paving

Thurmont’s Board of Commissioners voted to approve roadwork including patch work and paving for several roads throughout town that were deemed as priority projects. Work was bid out for Hammaker Street, West Moser Road, Summit Avenue, Locust Drive, Ironmaster Drive and Colliery Drive, Carroll Street, Rouzer Lane, and Eyler Road.

Five bids were received for this roadwork. Tibbs Paving Inc. was the lowest bidder at $35,637.90. ECM Corporation bid $36,041.69, Frederick County Paving from Thurmont bid $38,400, American Asphalt Paving Company, LLC bid $38,815, and Arthur Construction Company Inc. came in with the highest bid totaling $67,054. Town staff recommended Commissioners accept the bid fro the lowest bidder, Tibbs Paving out of Manassas, Virginia. According to Chief Administrative Officer, Jim Humerick, the companies’ references were all very positive and the company was very reputable.

Funds for this project will be coming from the Highway User Fund from FY2019. There is currently $91,000 available in this fund. Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the bid from Tibbs Paving.