MESSAGE FROM THE BURGESS (09/13/2026)

Thank you to everyone who attended the Village Picnic yesterday, and a special thank you to all who helped make it such a wonderful event. From planning, shopping, and food preparation to set up, entertainment, and cleanup, your time and effort made the day a success.

We had seven lucky folks win a cake to take home, winners of all ages at the Duck Pond, and we have newly crowned Village Cornhole Champions, Kelly and David Huff!

Our next Village Meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Merryland Park. The primary agenda item will be the presentation of the audit of our Fiscal Year 2026 finances.

We hope to see you there!

-John

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John Leach, Burgess
Rosemont.Burgess@gmail.com

240-353-3988 (Cell)

Announcements:

• Regarding yard maintenance: Rosemont takes great pride in maintaining a safe, attractive, and welcoming neighborhood. Recently, we have noticed that some properties have overgrown grass, weeds, or vegetation that could benefit from maintenance. We understand that circumstances such as health concerns, financial challenges, busy schedules, or other unexpected situations can make yard upkeep difficult.

If you are experiencing challenges maintaining your property, we would like to help. Depending on available resources, assistance may include:

• Information about local volunteer programs

• Referrals to community organizations that provide yard maintenance support

• Connections to resources that may assist seniors, individuals with disabilities, or residents facing temporary hardships

If you need assistance or would like to discuss your situation, please contact John (rosemont.burgess@gmail.com) or Beth (rosemont.clerk@gmail.com). We are happy to work with residents to identify solutions whenever possible.

Thank you for helping keep our community clean, safe, and beautiful. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your contributions to our neighborhood.

• In local news, the Brunswick Lions Club has recruited new members and is NOT dissolving. Lions Merryland, Inc. will retain ownership of the building and adjacent land in Merryland Park so the question of whether Rosemont is willing to assume ownership is now moot.

• FredCo applications for burn permits can now be completed completely online at Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov/BurnPermit. For more information about open burning in the County, click HERE. NOTE THAT THERE IS A BAN ON OPEN BURNING JUNE-AUGUST.

• Notary Services:  Basic Notary services are now available free of charge to Rosemont residents.   To make an appointment, contact Village Clerk Beth Coyne at rosemont.clerk@gmail.com.

• Rosemont Bear Sightings: If you see a bear in Rosemont (or evidence that a bear has been through your property), please complete and submit the following form: Rosemont Bear Sightings.  We’ll collect information and post updates here.  There were four reported sightings in 2024: New York Avenue in mid August, the Roelkey Farm mid-September, and Rosemont Drive in late October. To report bear-related emergencies, call 1-410-260-8888.  For more information on peacefully co-existing with black bears, see Living with Black Bears from the Maryland DNR. 🐻  

• Concerns about Homeowner’s Insurance?  The People's Insurance Counsel Division (PICD) of the Office of the Attorney General represents the interests of Maryland Homeowners.   While the Division cannot provide legal representation for individual consumers, PICD protects insurance consumers in a number of ways, including the discussing insurance problems with consumers to answer questions and explain the process available in Maryland for review of complaints.  If you have a problem with your insurance company or agent, you can file a complaint with the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA), and an investigator will determine whether your insurance company violated Maryland's insurance laws. For more information, click HERE.

• Recycling & yard waste materials may be dropped off at Brunswick Public Works (600 Petersville Road) any Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm and Saturdays during scheduled Yard Waste Days. Acceptable materials include:  Recycling – paper, glass, plastic, cardboard, metal; Yard Waste – leaves, grass clippings, plants, shrubs, trimmings no larger than 8’ long and 6” diameter.  Proof of Rosemont residency may be required.

• Frederick County has a Septic Pump-Out Rebate Program.  Rebates ($75) are available in the next fiscal year for homeowners who have their septic systems pumped-out by a licensed pumping company that sends its waste to the Frederick County Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Residents are encouraged to apply for the rebate on a first come first served basis due to funding availability. Click HERE for instructions on how to apply.