Recent Announcements & Messages from the Burgess

Thanks to all who helped make Sunday’s Village Picnic such a success! We had almost 50 attendees, ranging in age from 1.5 to 80+ years old. The food was delicious, the weather perfect, ten lucky winners went home with cakes from the Cake Walk, and the Dime Toss raised a whole lot of change for the Lions Club. Our next scheduled event will probably be the Fall Bulk Trash Pick-up, but the dates for this are not yet set. We’ll keep you posted. The next Village Meeting will be on October 20 at Merryland Park. Business will be largely financial-related: the results of the annual audit, and some decision-making about investments and policy. All are welcome. On a festive note, we have tentatively reserved the Lions Building at the park for a Community Cookie Exchange on the afternoon of Saturday, December 13. Contact Beth (rosemont.clerk@gmail.com) if you’d like to be involved in planning.

-John

The 2025 Fall Village Bulk Trash Pickup will be October 13-14. Your trash may be someone else’s treasure, so we encourage you to set items out early (the weekend before). This will allow “pickers” a chance to keep as much as possible out of the landfill (and save the Village some $$$ in dumping fees). Mattresses and other large items that don’t fit in your regular trash are welcome. NO hazardous waste, NO batteries, NO electronics, NO large appliances, and NO tires. Also, NO yard waste or regular residential trash. Questions? Contact Commissioner Sean Byrons (smb1173@gmail.com). 

I cordially invite all Rosemont residents, families, and significant others to our 2025 End-of-Summer-Social on Sunday, September 7, from 4-7pm, at Merryland Park. We will have fun games, great music, and, based on last year’s spread, what should be an amazing pot-luck dinner. The Village will provide fried chicken, mac & cheese, water, lemonade, and iced tea. To RSVP and sign-up to bring a side dish or dessert to share, click on the following link. I hope to see you there! ROSEMONT PICNIC RSVP

FREDERICK, Md. - The Frederick County Health Department reminds county residents that there is an open burning ban in effect each year from June 1st through August 31st. Open burning permits cannot be used during this time period. This ban does not apply to small recreational fires such as campfires, barbeques, or gas grills. 

Thank you to all who joined us for our June 2 Village Meeting. We welcomed two new commissioners, Sean Byrons and Mark Rohner, and approved a budget for the next fiscal year. We allocated FY2026 funds to hold bulk trash pickup events again two times this cycle, in both the fall and the spring. Commissioner Byrons will coordinate this. We also decided to once again host a Village Picnic in September. Watch for an email from Beth on how to help with planning. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer!

Thank you to all who participated in the May 3 Village Election. I am honored to have been elected to serve another two years as your burgess and look forward to continuing to serve with re-elected commissioners Kelly Huffer and Robin Scarff and welcoming new commissioners-elect Sean Byrons and Mark Rohner. Swearing in of all Village officials will take place at the next Village Meeting on Monday, June 2 (7pm at Merryland Park). Other agenda items will include approval of a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, financial decisions regarding plans for a maturing  CD and excess funds from FY2025, a report on the bulk trash pick-up in April, and initial planning for a Village Picnic in 2025 if there is interest.

• URGENT (5/14/25): Due to Potomac River flooding, the Brunswick water plant will face challenges in producing water over the next few days. It will not be able to produce water once the river reaches the forecasted flood level. It may take a couple of days before water production can resume.

The City of Brunswick asks all residents (including those in Rosemont) to conserve water during this time to ensure that everyone has access to the necessary resources. Your cooperation is essential in helping your fellow residents through this period. See https://brunswickmd.gov/ for updates.

Although water billing is for Rosemont residents is through Frederick County, our water physically comes from Brunswick, so this applies to everyone in Rosemont who does not have their own well.

Village Bulk Trash Pickup will be April 21-22. Your trash may be someone else’s treasure, so we encourage you to set items out early. This will allow “pickers” a chance to keep as much as possible out of the landfill (and save the Village some $$$ in dumping fees). Mattresses and other large items that don’t fit in your regular trash are welcome. NO hazardous waste, NO batteries, NO electronics, NO large appliances, and NO tires. Also, NO yard waste or regular residential trash. Questions? Contact Commissioner Steve Harshman (jsharsh@aol.com). 

Happy Spring to all! The next Village Meeting will be Monday, March 24, 7pm, and our biennial election of Burgess and four Commissioners will be Saturday, May 3 from 10am until 1pm. Both events will be held at Merryland Park. Contact Beth if you are not available on May 3 and would like to arrange to submit an absentee ballot. Agenda items for the March 24th meeting include a presentation of my proposed FY2026 budget, open nominations of candidates for the May 3 Village election, an update on the next Bulk Trash Pick-up in Rosemont, and more discussion of our relationship to the Lion’s facility at Merryland Park. I hope you will be able to join us!

Season’s Greetings to all.  Rosemont looks beautiful in all its holiday finery. Thank you to everyone who inquired how they could help out our neighbors on Petersville Road after the fire at their house.  Commissioner Huffer has been in contact with the family, and there is nothing they need at this time, but your support is greatly appreciated.  I wish you all health, safety, and good cheer, and look forward to seeing everyone at our next Village Meeting on March 24, 2025.

Thanks to all who joined us for the Village Picnic on September 7. We had a great crowd, delicious food, lively music, classic games, and even an old-fashioned cake walk where ten lucky residents won a cake to take home. We will bring the beautiful poster featuring Rosemont families and their houses to our next Village Meeting (October 21) so those who missed the picnic can check it out. Thanks too to all who attended the Special Meeting on September 9 as well as those who expressed their opinions via email in advance of the meeting. After much discussion, the Commissioners and Burgess decided in favor of entering into the cooperation agreement with Frederick County for the purposes of qualifying for a Federal Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2025-2027. There are no plans by Rosemont to request funds from this grant if it is awarded to the County. Next up in the Village: Bulk Trash Pick-up next month on Tuesday, October 15.  Your trash may be someone else’s treasure, so we encourage you to set items out the weekend before. This will allow “pickers” a chance to keep as much as possible out of the landfill (and save the Village some $$$ in dumping fees). Mattresses and other large items that don’t fit in your regular trash are welcome. NO hazardous waste, NO batteries, and NO tires. Also, NO yard waste or regular residential trash.

The Burgess & Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting Monday, September 9, 7pm at Merryland Park to discuss and vote on joining Frederick Co. in a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG). CDBG funds may be used for activities which include construction of public facilities and improvements, such neighborhood centers. The public is invited to attend. 

2024 DRAFT CDBG Agreement  

2024 DRAFT Resolution -CDBG FredCo Coop

All Village residents are cordially invited to an old-fashioned end-of-summer social event at Merryland Park from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 7.  There will be music, games for all ages, and a pot-luck dinner.  We will be providing fried chicken, mac cheese, iced tea, water, and paper products.  Click on the link below to RSVP and sign up to bring a side dish or dessert of your choice to share.  Extended family members are welcome. We hope to see you there! 

Click here: Rosemont Picnic RSVP

It is with profound sadness that we announce that life-long Rosemont resident Tom Watson passed away peacefully at home this week after a short illness.  Tom served the Village of Rosemont for 8 years as a commissioner and 13 years as Burgess, after which he continued to serve the Village in a much-appreciated advisory role.  Details about Tom’s life and final services can be found at the link below.  Tom made tremendous contributions to Rosemont and the larger Brunswick region and was a good friend to many.  He will be missed very much.

Thomas Brown Watson Obituary

Rosemont Family Picnic with Food, Music, and Games

Saturday, September 7, 4pm-8pm

Details to follow in August.

Next Village Meeting: Monday, June 3, 7pm, at the Lion’s Club building in Merryland Park on Petersville Road.  Agenda: a vote on the FY2025 Budget proposed at the March 25, 2024 meeting; an update on duckweed mitigation in the pond; and discussions of the following: distribution of the new "Please Slow Down Signs", a possible second Bulk Trash Pick-up event in the fall, renaming the pond at Merryland Park, and resuming Village Socials.  All are invited to attend! 

FredCo Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event: Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 8 am until 12 pm.  Event held rain or shine.  21 Stadium Drive, Frederick 21703 (NYMEO Field/Keys baseball stadium, in the upper parking lot. Please enter from New Design Road, not South Market Street). There is NO FEE to drop off household materials.   

Accepted Items

Aerosol paints • Brake Fluid • Flares • Fluorescent & UV bulbs  (compact and tube) • Fuels (gasoline/lighter fluid, oil/gas mixed) • Herbicides/insecticides/fungicides • Household & automotive cleaners • Mercury thermometers & thermostats • Pesticides, rat poison, mothballs • Photographic chemicals • Pool chemicals • Rechargeable batteries (including NiCad, Liion and computer batteries) • Stains and sealants • Smoke, radon & carbon monoxide detectors • Thinners and solvents • Empty one pound, torch size, fuel cylinders

Click HERE for additional details.

2024 Bulk Trash Pick-up for residents of Rosemont will begin Tuesday, April 16.  Your trash may be someone else’s treasure, so we encourage you to set items out as early as Saturday, April 13 to allow “pickers” a chance to keep as much as possible out of the landfill.  Mattresses and other large items that don’t fit in your regular trash are welcome.  NO hazardous waste, NO batteries, and NO tires. Also, NO yard waste or regular residential trash.

It was wonderful to see so many residents at the Village Meeting on Monday.  There was much discussion about a possible transfer of ownership of the Merryland Park building from the Lion’s Club to the Village (perhaps in 2025), with overall sentiment in favor of the possibility.  Thanks to all who completed our resident survey on the issue.  We will keep you posted with any updates.  Our next meeting will be Monday, June 3, when the Commissioners will vote on the FY2025 Budget for the Village.

Sincerely,

John

P.S.  There may have been some confusion about whether accessory dwelling units, usually just called ADUs, are permitted in Rosemont.  These are secondary housing units on a single-family residential lot, and they are allowed in Rosemont for personal use, but not as rental units.  They must meet all Frederick County permitting requirements and be hooked to an existing water tap.

The next meeting of the Burgess and Commissioners of the Village of Rosemont will be Monday, March 25, 7pm at Merryland Park on Petersville Road.  The agenda will include further discussion of the future ownership of the Lions Club building at the park, planning for bulk trash pick-up in 2024, consideration of options to assist with local speed management, and a presentation on the Burgess's proposed budget for the next fiscal year.  The public is invited and welcome.

Happy New Year to all!  I hope everyone had a great holiday.  The neighborhood certainly looked beautiful with all the festive lights and decorations.

As many of you are aware, the local Lions Club has offered to transfer ownership of its building at Merryland Park to the Village of Rosemont.  Currently, we make an annual donation to the Lions Club and borrow the facility for meetings, elections, etc.  As with anything, there would be pros and cons of such a transfer, both practical and financial, and we would like community feedback before moving forward (or not).  Please take a moment to complete the following brief survey: Merryland Park Building Acquisition.  Thanks in advance for your participation.

The next Rosemont Village Meeting will be Monday, October 23rd, 7pm at Merryland Park on Petersville Road.  The agenda will include: presentation of Annual Audit (Eva Webb, CPA); review of 2023 Bulk Trash Pick-up (Steve); discussion of “Reduce Speed” sign prices (Robin); and consideration of Merryland Park Facility Acquisition (John).  Everyone is welcome.  We hope to see you there!

The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) is offering one more vaccination clinics in 2023, Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Brunswick Park (655 East Potomac Street).  Both clinics are from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.   The clinics are held rain or shine on a walk-in basis. Each vaccination is $10.00 and payable by cash or check only (no debit or credit cards). All dogs, cats, and ferrets 12 weeks old or older are welcome.  For additional information about this vaccination clinic or general rabies information, please contact 301-600-1717 or visit the Health Department website.

Please join us at 6pm, Monday, September 25, at Merryland Park to celebrate Rosemont’s 70th anniversary.  We would like to issue a special invitation to those residents who have lived here the longest – please come share your remembrances of growing up in Rosemont!  Interested in helping out with the logistics of the celebration?  Contact Beth Coyne (rosemont.clerk@gmail.com; 301-471-3717).  A Village Meeting will follow the social event at 7pm.  The agenda will include presentation of our annual audit (if complete); Treasurer’s report & request to amend FY2024 Budget; updates on FEMA Agreements and the duckweed at Merryland Park; discussion of “PLEASE SLOW DOWN” signs and Brunswick Little League field signage; votes on budget amendment and audit acceptance (if complete); discussion of potential Village ownership of Lion’s Club facilities at Merryland Park; and an opportunity for public comment.

Games!  Prizes! Inflatables!  Snacks, crafts, and face painting too!! For the third consecutive year, Brunswick is sponsoring a Back-to-School Block Party for local students attending Brunswick feeder schools.  All students, their families and their friends are invited to attend and enjoy this free, fun-filled evening.  This community party will take place on Saturday, August 19th, 6:00-8:00 pm at Martins' Creek Parking Lot and East Potomac Street between South Maple Avenue and South First Avenue.  The rain date will be Sunday, August 20th, 3:00-5:00 pm, same location.  If you have questions, please contact Rosemont resident and event co-chair Sandy Cox at 301-606-4438 or sandycox44@gmail.com.

Meeting Details: Monday, June 5, 7pm, Merryland Park.  Agenda: 

• Approval of March Minutes (click for link) and Treasurer’s Report;

• Approval of Budget (click for link);

• Appointment of new Clerk/Treasurer;

• Update on Bulk Trash Pick-up.

Hello all,  

I want to thank everyone for coming out and voting this past Saturday. I was elected Burgess of Rosemont this election cycle. I hope that I can offer the same level of service as the previous Burgess, Tom Watson, provided to the Village.  Steve Harshman, Dan Houck, Kelly Huffer, and Robin Scarf were elected Commissioners.

If you need anything pertaining to the Village, please feel free to call or email me (contact info below). I look forward to serving you in the future. Once again, thanks to everyone for your support.

Regards,

John

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John Leach, Burgess
Rosemont.Burgess@gmail.com

240-353-3988 (Cell)

ROSEMONT MARYLAND VILLAGE WEB SITE

Hi Folks, 

The Rosemont election will be held Saturday May 6, from 10 am to 2 pm at Merryland Park. The following people are running for office:

Burgess

John Leach

Commissioner

Steve Harshman

Dan Houck

Kelly Huffer

Robin Scarf

You may wonder why we have an election even though none of the offices are contested. Our Charter requires we have an election on the first Saturday in May in the odd years. Any Rosemont resident who is registered to vote in Frederick County to vote is eligible to vote in our election. 

Bulk trash:  We still do not have a date for Bulk trash pickup. We are waiting for John, the trash man, to recover from surgery. As soon as we have a date, you will receive an email.

You may have noticed I am not seeking re-election for Burgess. I have developed a degenerative eye disease that makes it impossible to do the job. I have enjoyed the past 11 years as Burgess and wish the new Burgess and Commissioners the best. 

I would like to encourage everyone to take part in our Village government. We only have 3-4 meetings per year. It is important that the Commissioners hear from the residents on issues. I think it is very important to maintain our Charter as a municipality for the following reasons:

1.  We can control our own zoning;

2. We have a strong voice with the county government;

3. We are able to provide speed enforcement from the Sheriff's department, otherwise you would not see radar in Rosemont;

4. We provide street lights;

5. We provide bulk trash pick-up.

So, I encourage each of you to come to our meetings and participate in our community.

Tom

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"Tom"
  Thomas Watson
  Rosemont.Burgess@gmail.com

240-409-5450 (Cell)

301-834-7157 (Home)

Hi Folks,

The bulk trash dates previously scheduled for April are postponed. As soon as we get new dates, I will send out an email. There will be someone covering the regular trash pickup but hauler cannot handle the bulk trash at this time.

Nominations for Burgess and Commissioners were held Monday night with the following people nominated:

Burgess: John Leach

Commissioners:

1.     Steve Harshman

2.     Dan Houck

3.     Kelly Huffer

4.     Robin Scarf

Elections will be held Saturday, May 6, from 10 am to 2 pm at Merryland Park.   

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"Tom"

Thomas Watson

Rosemont.Burgess@gmail.com

240-409-5450 (Cell)

301-834-7157 (Home)

Hi Folks, 

I want to give you a summary of the November 28 Rosemont meeting.

1.   We received the audit from the auditor. She said our records were in excellent shape and we have a surplus of $38,000.00. The full audit is available on the website (click HERE).

2.   We had a presentation from Shentel about fiber optic cable in Rosemont. They will have a franchise agreement to us by the March 2023 meeting. We will discuss it more at that time. It would be at least 2 years before this would be realized.

3.   The Commission voted to increase the salaries of the Burgess and commissioners effective July 1, 2023.  Burgess: $6K, Commissioners: $1.5K, and Clerk: $6K.

4.   The Commission voted to appropriate $1200.00 for the eradication of the duck weed in the pond. The DNR will apply the chemical sometime in May of 2023. This chemical is safe and will be applied by licensed applicators.

5.   The Commission donated $500.00 to the Brunswick Little League.

The next meeting will be March 27, 2023, at 7 pm, Merryland Park. This meeting will have a presentation of the 2023-2024 Budget and nominations for Burgess and Commissioner (4) positions. The election will be May 6, 2023.

If you know of any of your neighbors who do not receive our emails, kindly ask them to send an email to Rosemont.burgess@gmail.com to be added to the list.

I want to wish everyone a happy holiday. 

-Tom

Meeting Details: Monday, March 27, 7pm, Merryland Park.  Agenda: 

• Presentation of the proposed 2023-24 BUDGET (click to review);

• Votes (3): an ordinance for Rosemont to join Frederick County FEMA disaster plan; an ordinance for Rosemont to join Frederick County FEMA flood map; and an ordinance for a Memorandum of Understanding between Frederick County and Rosemont on the disaster plan and flood plan;

• Announcement: Bulk Trash: April 13, 14, and 15.  NOTE: Postponed; New Date TBA.

• Presentation of a franchise request from Shentel Communications(???)

• Nominations for Burgess and Commissioners for the election taking place on May 6.

Meeting Details: 7pm, Merryland Park

Agenda:

1. Present the audit;

2. Presentation from Glo Fiber about bringing Fiberoptic cable to Rosemont;

3. Vote on salary increase effective July 1, 2023. Burgess to 6K, Clerk to 6K, commissioners to 1.5K;

4. Discuss DNR proposal about the duck weed on the pond;

5. Discuss a request for donation from the Brunswick Little League.

Saturday, August 13, 2022, 7:30 am - 3 pm. LOCATION: DSWR Recycling Dropoff Center at 9031 Reichs Ford Road. This event is provided for Frederick County residents only (no tires accepted from commercial entities) & there is no charge to drop off up to ten tires. Passenger and light truck tires will be accepted on or off rim. Participants will be required to show a driver's license with a Frederick County address and may make one trip to the event.  Click HERE for additional details.

A section of Petersville Road will be CLOSED near Farmers' Woods on or about July 25-28, 2022 from 6:30am-4pm for tree removal.

The next Rosemont meeting will be Monday, June 6, 7pm at Merryland Park.

Agenda

Vote on proposed budget for next year (click here);

Announce tax rate will remain $.04/$100.

The next Rosemont meeting will be Monday, March 28, 7pm at Merryland Park.

Agenda

Present  proposed budget for next year (click here);

Provide update on DNR pond work;

Announce Bulk Trash Pickup dates (April 21-23);

Discuss salaries for Burgess, Clerk and Commissioners.

The next Rosemont meeting will be Monday, November 29, 7pm at Merryland Park.

Agenda

Present audit for last year;

Discuss moving Village funds into a CD;

Report on the update to the water map for well users.

Hi folks, 

I hope this message finds you well.  If you haven’t had the COVID vaccination yet, please consider it. There are no issues facing us at this time.

The county will be holding a public hearing on August 11 to change the water map for the people who are still on wells.  We discovered a mistake with the original map that didn’t allow well users to connect to public water quickly.  This is an administrative change that will make the process easier.

There was an inquiry into opening a bed and breakfast in Rosemont.   The people have decided not to continue with the project.

Our next meeting will be November 29. We will present the audit information at that meeting.  If I can be of help with anything in the meantime, please call me at 240-409-5450.

-Tom

Thomas Watson

Rosemont.Burgess@gmail.com

240-409-5450 (Cell)

301-834-7157 (Home)

posted Jun 2, 2021, 2:12 PM by Beth Coyne

The next Rosemont meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021 at Merryland Park at 7:00 PM.  

Agenda:  Budget approval for 2021-2022; discussion of possibility of a Bed and Breakfast opening in Rosemont.

• Burgess:  Thomas Watson (17 votes)

• Commissioners:  

  • Stephen Harshman (17 votes)

  • Daniel Houck (16 votes)

  •  John Leach (17 votes)

  • Robin Scarff (17 votes)

There were no write-in votes cast.  Congratulations to all.

Hi folks, 

I have some information from last night's meeting:

Bulk trash will be picked up on April 22, 23, and 24 until all is collected.  Please, no tires, batteries, hazardous materials, household trash, yard waste, or anything longer than 12 feet.  Put your stuff out on Wednesday afternoon so the pickers will have time to save us some money on tipping fees

Rosemont elections will be Saturday May 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Merryland Park building.  Nominated at last night's meeting were Tom Watson for Burgess,  and Steve Harshman, John Leach, Robin Scarff and Dan Houch for Commissioners.

Brunswick is still taking yard waste from Rosemont.  You no longer have to sign the paper; you can take your items there on weekdays or the weekends they are open.  Accepted items include leaves, grass clippings, plants, shrubs, and trimmings no larger than eight feet long and six inches in diameter.

The first well owner applied to hook up to the public water system and ran into some problems. First the County wanted to charge a $3,250 tap fee.  The agreement signed by us stated that there would be no tap fee.  Then we found out that the water planning map had to be changed.  The County planning office is working on this and it should be finished by June.  They are reclassifying all well users so they don't have to apply to the planning office to hook up.

The proposed budget for 2021-2022 was presented.  A copy can be found here. 

The next Village meeting will be June 7 at 7pm. 

-Tom 

posted Jan 24, 2021, 2:46 PM by Beth Coyne   [ updated Jan 31, 2021, 12:26 PM ]

The village meeting scheduled for 1/25/21 and then 2/1/21 has again been postponed until 2/8/21 due to inclement weather.

posted Jan 7, 2021, 8:36 AM by Beth Coyne   [ updated Jan 7, 2021, 8:37 AM ]

January 25, 2021, 7pm, Merryland Park.  

Agenda: Open bids for park mowing.

Please wear a mask.

Hi Folks.  I hope everyone is well and you are enjoying this fall weather.  I would like to give you some information on the pond at Merryland Park.

Years ago, the Lions Club gave the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) the park and pond.  They only kept the building. Several years ago, we had a flood that brought the weeds into the pond that have been covering it for the last 2 years.  The flood also clogged the spring and pipe that feeds water to the pond with debris.  The filled in spring is now flowing over the parking lot and into the picnic area. making it a swamp.  The weed in the pond is called Duckweed and fills the pond in the summer, making fishing impossible.

I have been working with the DNR to fix the pond.  I talked with them this week and they said that they were almost ready to contract to repair the spring and replace the pipe to the pond.  They feel that the full flow of water into the pond will push the Duckweed into the overflow pipe and out of the pond.  They plan to have this completed by next spring.  If this doesn’t work, then they will put an aerating fountain in the pond.  We should see a lot of improvement next year.

The next Rosemont meeting will be on November 30. I will send out an agenda before the meeting.  Stay safe and please continue following CDC COVID19 Guidelines for protecting yourself and others!

-Tom