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Town Manager says police department is down to two officers; county to provide extra patrols, water bills due Oct. 7
Summary
Town Manager Mike Majher reported the Stephens City Police Department was down to two officers and Frederick County Sheriff's Office will provide extra patrols; Town Treasurer Steve Rickards reminded residents water/sewer bills are due Oct. 7 with shutoffs Oct. 16.
Town Manager Mike Majher told the Stephens City Town Council on Oct. 1 that the town’s police department was operating with only two officers on staff. Majher said he had requested assistance and that the Frederick County Sheriff's Office would conduct extra patrols through town while staffing levels remain low.
Town Treasurer Steve Rickards reminded residents that water and sewer bills were due Oct. 7 and that service shutoffs were scheduled for Oct. 16. Rickards also said real estate and personal property tax payments continued to arrive at town offices.
Majher’s report included other operational items such as a new programmable speed sign purchased by the town and upcoming neighborhood and school events; the council did not take formal action on police staffing during the meeting.
