The statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Ave.) — 19 permits issued.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — Preliminary plat approved for 22 single-family lots in R-2 district. The improvement plan is conditionally approved.

Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary plat approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP district.

Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary plat approved for 11 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP district.

Oak Forest Townhouse Community (East Moser Road) — Concept plan submitted for a 36-unit townhouse community in R-5 district.

Simmer’s Subdivision (Apples Church Road) — Concept plan submitted for a 40-unit townhouse community in R-5 district.

Site Plans

Thurmont Business Park (Thurmont Blvd.) — Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850 square foot building – final site plan under review.

Ordinance

Floodplain Management Ordinance: Repeal of Chapter 27 of Town Code to be replaced with updated Maryland Department of Environment Model Floodplain Management Ordinance as required by Federal Emergency Management Agency and Maryland Department of Environment.

New Businesses

Weis Gas ‘N Go is now open at Weis Markets.

Studio 24 at 21 East Main Street will open in mid- to late-June.

10 Tavern will be open in mid-June at 10 East Main Street. 10 Taven is formally known as Thurmont Bar & Grill and has been totally renovated and has a full liquor license.

The status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions:

Hobb’s Division — Two approved building lots in Mixed-Use Village 1 listed for sale.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 — 37 single-family dwelling lots in R-2 zoning district. Two homes under construction.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 — Preliminary plat approved for 22 single-family dwelling lots.

Mechanicstown, LLC — Preliminary plat approved for 31 single-family dwelling lots.

Mountain Brooke — Preliminary plat approved for 11 single-family dwelling lots.  

Meunier Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/ final plat approved for 1 new lot and adjustment of two lots.

Simmer’s Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/final plat approved for 1 new lot.

Oak Forest Townhouse Community — 36 units in R-5 zoning district. Concept plan reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission December 15, 2022.

Site Plans:

Weis Gas & Go (2 Thurmont Blvd.) — Weis Markets did a partial site redevelopment – a Gas & Go fuel station to consist of three pumps and one manned kiosk; under construction.

Thurmont Business Park — Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850-square-foot building; final site plan under review.

 Other:

The Thurmont Board of Commissioners approved the Resolution for the Annexation of 16.68 acres for an intergenerational mixed-use neighborhood with daycare and an assisted- living center. Petition for annexation suspended. Special election to be held on January 17, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Complete and accurate information available at Thurmont.com.

New Business Openings:

Catoctin Mountain Massage & Wellness Center at 31B Water Street.

Mountain View Convenience Beer & Wine Store at 140 Frederick Road.

T- Mobile in Thurmont Plaza at 224 North Church Street.

The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

   Hobb’s Division: Consists of two approved building lots in the Mixed-Use Village 1. They are listed for sale. 

   Hammaker Hills, Phase 1: Consists of 37 single-family dwelling lots in the R-2 zoning district. Final plats have been recorded. Permits have been issued for two lots.

   Hammaker Hill, Phase 2: Received preliminary plat approval for 22 single-family dwelling lots.

   Mechanicstown, LLC: Received preliminary plat approval for 31 single-family dwelling lots.

   Mountain Brooke: Received preliminary plat approval for 11 single-family dwelling lots.   

   Meunier Minor Subdivision: Received preliminary/final plat approval for one new lot and adjustment of two lots in R-2 residential.

   Simmers Minor Subdivision: Preliminary/final plat has been approved for one new lot.

   Weis Gas & Go (2 Thurmont Blvd.): Weis Markets did a partial site redevelopment for converting existing underutilized overflow parking area to a Gas & Go fuel station that will have three pumps and one manned kiosk. It is under construction.

   Thurmont Business Park: Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850-square-foot building. The final site plan is under review.

   Criswell Automotive (105/107 Frederick Road): Relocating the existing accessory structure and paving of the parcels for automotive sales and storage. It is complete.

   Thurmont Main Street Pop Shops (224 North Church Street): They are open every Saturday through December 17, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the Thurmont Plaza. They offer handmade and commercial products, along with four bakers. A different food truck will be there each week.

   Simmers Property: The Thurmont Board of Commissioners have approved the Resolution for the Annexation of 16.68 acres for an intergenerational mixed-use neighborhood with day care and assisted living center. Complete and accurate information is available at Thurmont.com. A petition for referendum has been received and adequate signatures verified to suspend annexation until special election.

   New business and services coming: Catoctin Mountain Massage, T-Mobile, and The Rose Boutique.