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Friendsville hears updates on library move, health outreach, holiday market and park improvements
Summary
At the Nov. 4 meeting the Council heard a range of community updates: Garrett County health outreach staff described a community needs assessment and school partnerships, the Friendsville Library reported operations moved to the Senior Center while construction timing remains undetermined, and local business organizers announced holiday events and asked for donations and volunteer judges.
Town presenters and community partners briefed the Friendsville Mayor and Town Council on local programs and events during the Nov. 4 meeting.
Kim Alexander outlined the Garrett County Let’s Drive scholarship program, a collaboration with Community Action to help students afford driver’s education; the Council voted to fund a bronze sponsorship that will cover three students. Jennifer Uphold of the Greater Friendsville Business Association described upcoming events: 'Light up the Town' on Nov. 17 and a Winter Market on Dec. 13, and requested donations of fresh pine garlands and vendor registrations; the Council approved purchase of garland for the bridge.
Jamie Spano, a Garrett County Health Department community outreach worker, summarized a recent needs-assessment focus group that identified transportation, medical and dental access, food insecurity, childcare, employment and housing as local concerns. She said she has partnered with AHEC West and local school staff to provide health-education resources to students and staff, adding, "She is REALLY excited for that opportunity!"
Melissa Custer reported that the Friendsville Library has relocated operations to the Friendsville Senior Center; school programs remain at the school, operating hours are unchanged, and the old library is closed to the public. Construction start dates for a new library were not specified.
Resident Lynn Aycock asked about purchasing shade cloths for the Community Park; Mayor Schlosnagle said that funding would likely require applying for a Community Parks Grant and that the timeline for such an application is uncertain.
What happens next: organizers will proceed with event planning and sponsorship logistics, health outreach staff will continue coordination with the school and AHEC West, and the Council directed staff to pursue grant or administrative steps when funding or procurement is required.
