Announcements:

• Medication Disposal Event Scheduled for October 25

On Saturday, October 25, 2025 Frederick County will take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day”. This semi-annual drive-through event offers Frederick County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and prevent medicine misuse or diversion. As an additional service to the community, the event will also provide for the disposal of used or unused sharps including syringes, needles, lancets, and auto injectors.  However, all sharps must be separated from the medications.

This drive-through event will take place from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  at the two following locations:

• Frederick County Health Department – 350 Montevue Lane in Frederick

• Maryland State Police, Frederick Barrack – 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick

“Safely disposing of unused medications is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent misuse, accidental poisoning, and overdose,” said Andrea Walker, the health department’s director of Behavioral Services. “These events help protect our families and strengthen community safety.” Click HERE for more details.

• 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.

• We have new, heavier duty “Please Slow Down” signs for folks to put in their yards by the road. Contact Commissioner Scarff if you would like one (they are free to Rosemont residents). Robin can be reached at 240-344-8877 or roborsonny@yahoo.com

• 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.  

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.