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What residents are talking about in Frederick public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
ZBA-26-29V variance, 401 Center Street
Land Management Code Text Amendment Filing Process
Forest Conservation Standards and Fee Updates
Discussion of Proposed Data Center Moratorium
Review and Discussion of a Proposed Text Amendment Concerning Final Approval of Major Site Plans
Critical Digital Infrastructure Facility ZTA
Ranked Choice Voting and Council Integrity
Ranked Choice Voting
Sandbox Brewhouse Conditional Use
Gateway Property Rezoning for Cricket Center
Proposed Environmental Assessment Text Amendment for Brownfields
Gateway Property Rezoning & Special Events Center
Data Center Siting and Regulations
Land Management Code (LMC) Modernization
Brickworks Lot 4 Revision
Vacant building notice and downtown property
Land Management Code Modernization and Process
Gateway Property Rezoning for Cricket Stadium
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
East Frederick Form-Based Code
City boards, commissions, and legal counsel independence
Discussion of an Ordinance to amend Section 417 of the Land Management Code entitled Mixed Use Districts (MU-1 and MU-2), subsection (d), concerning phasing of mixed use projects
Single Room Occupancy Housing
30 East All Saints Street
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Frederick from local and regional media.
City of Frederick Offices to Close Early on October 30 for Employee Appreciation Event
City of Frederick Offices to Close Early on October 30 for Employee Appreciation Event The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Oct 30, 2026Frederick official pleads in Ocean City disorderly conduct case
Frederick official pleads in Ocean City disorderly conduct case DelmarvaNow.com
Oct 27, 2026Frederick economic development director pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in Ocean City case
Richard G. Griffin, the city of Frederick's director of economic development, pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor disorderly conduct in a case that originally involved an indecent exposure charge, according to Maryland court records.
Oct 27, 2026Updated: Data center developer sues Frederick County over moratorium
A company behind a major data center development near Adamstown has filed a lawsuit against Frederick County, County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and the Frederick County Planning Commission, claiming the county unlawfully blocked new data center appl...
Oct 9, 2026Frederick economic development director charged with indecent exposure in Ocean City
Richard Griffin, the city of Frederick’s director of economic development, has been charged with indecent exposure stemming from an August incident in Ocean City.
Oct 2, 2026Frederick County Council prepares business development plan
Frederick County Council prepares business development plan WYPR
Sep 30, 2026City of Frederick Announces Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
City of Frederick Announces Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Sep 29, 2026News Flash Archive - SOME CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY SEE LINK FOR DETAILS 9-23-26
News Flash Archive - SOME CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY SEE LINK FOR DETAILS 9-23-26 The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Sep 23, 2026Frederick Police Department to Hold Administrative Hearing Board Sept. 30
Frederick Police Department to Hold Administrative Hearing Board Sept. 30 The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Sep 22, 2026UPDATED: Nash accuses O’Connor of ethics violations involving arts organization co-founded by wife
In an ethics complaint, City Council Vice President Katie Nash is accusing Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor of failing to adequately separate himself and his administration from dealings involving an arts organization co-founded by his wife.
Sep 17, 2026ICE agents clashed violently with Frederick. Where does the city go from here?
ICE agents clashed violently with Frederick. Where does the city go from here? The Baltimore Banner
Sep 14, 2026Maryland Officials Demand ICE Accountability After Agents Beat Protesters in Frederick Neighborhood
Maryland Officials Demand ICE Accountability After Agents Beat Protesters in Frederick Neighborhood Democracy Now!
Sep 11, 2026