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Planned Water Outage Notice – Friendsville (May 13)

The Garrett County Department of Public Utilities advises Friendsville water customers of a planned water outage on Wednesday, May 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The outage will affect areas on the west side of the Yough Bridge on Maple Street, including Water Street and Church Lane. Crews will be completing final repairs related to damage caused by extreme winter temperatures, and service will be restored as soon as work is finished.

Customers are advised to check cold water for any discoloration before use once service is restored.

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Click Here To Sign Up for the Town’s Monthly Newsletter

We are excited to announce that we are now offering a monthly newsletter to keep you informed about upcoming events, town news, and important updates.

To sign up for the newsletter, please fill out this Google Form.

The form will only take a few minutes to complete and will ensure that you are added to our mailing list.

Don’t miss out on all the exciting things happening in Friendsville! By subscribing to our newsletter, you’ll be the first to know about town events, community news, and more.

Thank you for your interest in staying connected with the Town of Friendsville!

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Notice of Closed Executive Session – April 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m

A Closed Executive Session has been scheduled for today, April 13, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Friendsville Town Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of this session is to discuss a Code Enforcement case and to meet with the Garrett County Commissioners regarding the Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) violation notices affecting the Town of Friendsville.

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Community Park Amenities Schedule

Water service at the park will be turned on, and the pickleball and tennis nets installed, on the first Monday following the first day of spring each year.

Water service will be turned off, and the pickleball and tennis nets removed, on the Monday before Halloween (October 31), weather permitting and subject to the Garrett County Public Utilities schedule.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to another enjoyable season at the park and courts.

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Welcom Brandon Schmidt to the Town of Friendsville!

The Town of Friendsville is pleased to welcome Brandon Schmidt as our newest Laborer/Maintenance employee, beginning February 2026. Brandon joins our team with a strong work ethic and a commitment to serving our community. In his role, he will assist with the maintenance and upkeep of town facilities, streets, and community park, helping ensure that Friendsville remains a safe, clean, and welcoming place for residents and visitors. Please join us in welcoming Brandon to the Town of Friendsville and wishing him great success in his new position.

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NOTICE OF MAILING ADDRESS CHANGE

Effective March 16, 2026, the Town of Friendsville will no longer receive mail at P.O. Box 9.

All mail will be serviced by street delivery at the following address:

Town of Friendsville
945 Community Drive
Friendsville, MD 21531

Please update your records to reflect this change and ensure that all future correspondence is sent to the new street address.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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Friendsville Municipal General Election Results

The Town of Friendsville announces the official results of the Municipal General Election held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

A total of 100 voters participated in the election.

Spencer R. Schlosnagle was elected Mayor of Friendsville.  Elected to the Friendsville Town Council were Michael Artice, Pamela S. Humberson and Edward B. Kelley.

The current terms expire on the first Monday in March, at which time the re-elected officials will begin a new two-year term.

 

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Town of Friendsville Email Address Changed

Please note that the Town of Friendsville has updated its email address.

All future correspondence/invoices should be sent to our new email address: town@friendsvillemd.gov.

Please update your records accordingly to ensure continued communication without interruption.

Thank you for your attention to this update.

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Help Us Grow A Greener Friendsville! Planting Recommendations

As we celebrate our 17th year as a proud Tree City USA, we’re inviting all Friendsville Town residents to help us keep our community flourishing for generations to come.

Do you have ideas for places around town where more trees would make a difference? Whether it’s a park, schoolyard, roadside, or open space in need of shade, beauty, or environmental impact — we want to hear from you!

📬 Share your tree planting recommendations by completing the google form.

Together, we can continue building a healthier, greener, and more beautiful Friendsville.

Let’s keep planting the future — one tree at a time. 🌱

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