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A Message from the Mayor....
Does anyone else get the feeling that fall is the busiest time of year? There are so many activities and happenings taking place, schools are back in full swing, and you begin to hear folks talking about the upcoming holiday season. I get such a great feeling after attending many of these events. I just want to highlight a few.
For sixty-eight years the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community show has brought two towns together to proudly display home goods, livestock, and agricultural products. There is so much work that goes into the planning and implementation of this momentous event, and it is never a disappointment. While it takes many hands to make this a success, there is one family that stands above the rest. The Rodman Myers family has been the backbone of this group since its inception. I want to personally thank the Myers family for keeping this great tradition alive, and I look forward to next year.
Organizations in Emmitsburg were invited to participate in the 4th Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by the Thurmont Lions Club. Again, it was great for two communities to come together to honor our country.
To touch on an upcoming event, Colorfest is right around the corner. While Emmitsburg is not directly involved in this festival, we do benefit from the many tourists that visit our community and support local businesses.
When I became Mayor a year ago, one of my goals was to collaborate closely with our neighboring community, Thurmont. This has become a reality. Some ask why and the answer is amazingly simple. We have so much in common. Our children go to school together, play sports on the same teams, and participate in many civic organizations together. In times of emergencies, our fire and police departments work closely to ensure the safety of both communities, and our town staff share resources and information daily. I want to thank Mayor Kinnard and the citizens of Thurmont for embracing this concept. It will only make both communities stronger.
In closing I want to thank Commissioner Tim O’Donnell for serving fifteen years as a Town Commissioner. He has been instrumental in overseeing many projects over the years that have helped our town grow. With that being said, there is one project that he single-handedly developed, which is our Multi-Use Trails in the watershed area. With his hard work and dedication, our trails have become nationally recognized, continue to grow, and bring visitors from around the country to our beautiful town. While Tim has decided not to seek another term as Commissioner, he will be serving on several committees and will continue to be an integral part of our community.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns or just want to talk about the future of our town, please feel free to reach out so we can find time to meet.
Mayor Davis
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