i Heart Mount AiryDid you miss yesterday's i? Mount Airy Show? No worries! You can go to the Town's You Tube Channel and subscribe to see all the latest Mount Airy videos! IHeart Mount Airy is broadcasted live on the Town's Facebook Page the last Wednesday of every month at noon. I ? Mount Airy highlights local stores, services, crafts, news, restaurants, and everything that relates to our charming community. Hot topics for this episode include interviews with Duffy and Ro who will be doing a live performance of the National Anthem on Main Street on September 4th at noon, and a live interview with Director of Planning and Zoning, John Breeding about the Harrison-Leishear property. We also had interviews with The Dan Hozhabri Group about their outdoor movie night to benefit the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, and Heather Hobbs Michael, TRES Principal, with updates on Frederick County Public Schools. Town updates included the latest on the new downtown traffic patterns, the local "quack attacks", Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Restaurant Week and more! Make sure you watch for your chance to win a Town of Mount Airy swag bag! Check it out! Find out more at www.mountairymd.gov/iheartmountairy
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New Downtown Traffic PatternsAugust 24th started some new traffic changes downtown. Park Avenue westbound traffic must turn right at Cross Street. Veterans Avenue is one way in the southbound direction, and Park Avenue is one way from Main Street to Cross Street in the eastbound direction. This is one of the first steps needed to allow Center Street to connect to Route 27.
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Mount Airy's Quack AttackIt seems like overnight Mount Airy has experienced a large-scale quack attack! What to do? Contact the Mount Airy Rotary Club representative, Clare Walters, at 301-602-6133 or Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company Representative, Terry Baker at 301-639-4926 who can help remove them and place a counter attack on someone else! Help our Mount Airy organizations who have been unable to hold events. This event is running in conjunction with the Mount Airy Duck Race.
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Mayor's Community ForumSaturday, August 29th, from 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the new Simpson-Baker-Bowlus Pop-Up Park, Mayor Pat will be answering all your burning questions! Special guests include Council President, Larry Hushour, Rotary President Dick Wilcher and Doug Alexander of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company (MAVFC). Join us to find out what the yellow ducks around town are all about! If you are unable to attend in-person, we will also be broadcasting live on Facebook. Residents are encouraged to drop by and discuss any town-related items. The setting is comfortable and informal. Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite drink and stop or drive by and we can talk at a safe distance!
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National Anthem Performed LIVE on Main Street by Duffy and Ro!Friday, Sept 4th at noon we will have a special treat! Duffy and Ro, a local Americana music duo with a personal connection to Mount Airy, will be performing the National Anthem LIVE! They will be singing a few bonus songs after! The event will be broadcasted live on Facebook and you are also welcome to join us downtown following CDC guidelines by maintaining distancing and wearing masks. A time to reflect and celebrate our strengths during this national crisis.
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Fly Your Hometown Hero on Main Street!Apply Now! Mount Airy is implementing a Hometown Heroes Banner Program! Thanks to Councilwoman Patty Washabaugh, Suzi Way, Mary Hushour, and our Economic Development & Main Street Manager, Melissa Thorn for working to make this a reality for our Town!
The program is to honor the men and women from this community who have served or are currently serving our Country in a branch of the military. This year we are purchasing sixty (60) banners. Each banner will cost $100. You will need to fill out a separate application for each banner you would like to purchase.
Each unique banner includes the service member's picture and branch of service. The banners are 24" wide and 44" tall and could include the Era of Service at the bottom. We cannot guarantee exact banner placement; however, if you have a spot that you would like to request, we’d love to try to honor the request.
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Drive-In Movie Fundraiser100% of the ticket sales will be donated to the fire company and vehicles are parked as they arrive. Convenience Catering and Snowie of Maryland will be at the event selling food. Parking Opens at 7:00 PM. Movie Starts at 8:30 PM
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New Dog Park Fencing!We hope you've had a chance to visit Watkins Park and see the new dog park fencing! Our dog park has become a popular stomping ground for Mount Airy dogs so much so that are Parks Facilities staff recommended that we add another area to allow staff to close off a section for maintenance when needed. Thanks to the Recreation and Parks Board for submitting the budget request, Mayor and Town Council for approving the expense and our tax payers for using and supporting Mount Airy Parks!
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Restaurant Week is back!Monday, Sept 14-Sunday, Sept 20: Now more than ever, Mount Airy restaurants need your support! Be sure to visit your favorites to ensure they will be here after the COVID-19 crisis! Save your receipts for a chance to win $500 in the #DinetoWin contest sponsored by the Mount Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA), The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce (GMACC) and the Town of Mount Airy. Take a photo of your delicious meal to enter the #MtAiryEats contest and win restaurant gift cards. Find out more on our Restaurant Week Webpage!
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Bank Brews and PRIVATE Chili Cook Off JudgingSunday, September 27: The winner of the Hometown Chili Cook-Off will be announced at Bank Brews, located at the OLD BANK BUILDING on Main Street. We will host a small ceremony to pass the coveted STANLEY TROPHY. The winner will display the trophy in their establishment during the time they hold the title of "Best Chili in Mount Airy". Local restaurants, and restaurants from around the area, will compete on Saturday, September 26, 2020, during a PRIVATE judging event. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY ANNOUNCING THE WINNER ON THE 27TH, THERE WILL BE NO CHILI ON SITE FOR TASTINGS.
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New Simpson-Baker-Bowlus Pop Up Park Dedication VideoOpen for Reservations! The Pop Up Park Dedication Ceremony was August 9 and was a day of celebration! The community came together to turn our lemons into lemonade! We are grateful for the volunteers wiling to give their time to this great community project and to the project team leaders Jim Stargel, Katie Giganti and Tina Swanson and the long list of volunteers/donors posted at the park. Now it's time for you to enjoy your community space! Have a meeting that had to be cancelled? Using proper safety measures including safe distancing, mask and sanitation, you can reserve the space for your group! Go to The Simpson-Baker-Bowlus Pop Up Webpage for more information.
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New Train Station Roof and Gutters for Historical Society Museum and PharmacyThanks to the Maryland Heritage Area Authority Grant program, Mount Airy has received $17,980.00 in grant money to replace the aging train station roof and gutters! This highly competitive and extensive application process is a big win for the Town and our thanks goes out to the Town's Community Development team for their hard work! Look for this project to be completed in October!
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Elevated Tank #2 RehabThe Water Tank on North Main Street by Wagner's Meat Market is undergoing maintenance. The interior and exterior are getting blasted and there will be 3 new coats of paint! The "Mount Airy" already painted will keep its vintage look, but will be refreshed! Thanks to Town Engineer, Barney Quinn, and Assistant Town Engineer, Chaslyn Derexson for managing this project and keeping everything running smoothly! This project is expected to be completed by year's end.
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