Rural Preservation Grants Open with Up to $50,000 for Historic Homes

Frederick, MD · August 20, 2026

Drizzle is hovering overhead early today, but the evening slate stays lively across downtown.

The Lead

Mayor Michael O’Connor has officially selected interim leader Kevin Meyer as the permanent Chief of Police for the department following a nationwide search. Meyer, an 18-year veteran of the local force, has served as interim chief since December 2025, guiding the agency through public outreach initiatives, staff recruitment pushes, and downtown safety programs. His long tenure with the department includes roles across patrol, criminal investigations, and administrative operations, earning broad support among civic leaders and neighborhood associations. The appointment brings welcome administrative stability to city law enforcement as community-policing efforts continue to expand into residential corridors. The selection now moves forward to the city council for formal confirmation during an upcoming meeting.

Local Pulse

County Launches Rural Historic Preservation Grants Property owners in unincorporated areas can apply for up to $50,000 in exterior restoration funding starting September 1.
Carroll Creek Garage Reopens Patrick Street Lanes Public works crews completed interior drive-through repairs on schedule, fully restoring standard parking garage access.

Today's Outlook

High 89°F · Low 69°F — Drizzle (37% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light rain jacket handy for periodic damp spots throughout the day.

What's On Around Town

Alive @ Five Carroll Creek Amphitheater, 5:00–8:00 PM Weekly outdoor happy hour with live music alongside the creek.
KIDZAFEST Baker Park Bandshell (21 N Bentz St), 4:00–8:00 PM Free youth cultural arts festival with family performances and hands-on activities.
Exhibits at Museum of Frederick County History Museum of Frederick County History, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Explore local heritage displays inside the preserved 19th-century townhouse.
Bentztown Live Music Bentztown, 7:00–9:00 PM Acoustic set by Matthew Geiger and Jason Hannan on the patio.

Spotlight & Story

1755 Carroll Creek Tavern Meeting Site
- In April 1755, a modest tavern near present-day Mullinix Park hosted an unprecedented gathering. Colonel George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and British General Edward Braddock met here to plan the Fort Duquesne expedition, quietly aligning three key figures of early American history.

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