Sykesville Town Council Discuss Rezoning Joy Property
Owners of the Joy property are continuing their request of rezoning from business local to business general for auto repair business
Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office Announces the Collection of Supplies for Bolt Bags for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Carroll County State’s Attorney Haven Shoemaker announces that his Office, in conjunction with local law enforcement and the Carroll County Public Library, is collecting supplies for Bolt Bags to be provided to survivors of abuse who are leaving violent relationships and seeking safe, free, and supportive new futures. Bolt Bags contain a variety of necessities such as toiletries, first aid kits and hygiene products. Everything in the Bolt Bags helps survivors navigate the transition to a normal life free from violence.
Chaos in Bachmans Valley – Why it Matters to all Carroll Countians
Do property owners have the right to expect certain conditions regarding the noise, scenic vistas, traffic, etc when buying property in Carroll County’s nationally recognized Agricultural District?
Sykesville: Town is Hiring an Administrative Assistant. Look for Job Posting on the Town Website
Sykesville: Town is Hiring an Administrative Assistant. Look for Job Posting on the Town Website
Zihmer Announces Campaign for Carroll County Board of Education
Kristen Zihmer of Westminster filed her candidacy and announced today that she will be running for Carroll County Board of Education 2024. Click the link to the article in the comments to learn more!
Sykesville: Councilmembers Express Concern in Regard to the Enclave at Parkside Development and it’s Impact on School Populations
Sykesville: Councilmembers Express Concern in Regard to the Enclave at Parkside Development and it’s Impact on School Populations
Sykesville: Planning Commission Votes Unanimously to Extend Public Comment for the Parkside Extension Due to Storm
Sykesville: Planning Commission Votes Unanimously to Extend Public Comment for the Parkside Extension Due to Storm
Carroll County Schools Brace for Controversial Gender Identity Curriculum Starting This Fall
The forthcoming school year in Carroll County Public Schools is set to see the introduction of a new “Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual Orientation” curriculum. The county has been rife with heated debates and mounting concerns among parents and teachers regarding gender ideology in schools.|The Family Life Advisory Council, the 31-member committee made up of 25 parents, students, educators, and health care professionals, is scheduled this week to assess the curriculum developed for grades 6 through 12.
Storms wreak havoc on Carroll County
Storms bursted through Carroll leaving a path of destruction across the county.
Commissioners Rush Decision on $3,000 School Impact Fee for New Homes, Critics Question Revenue Potential
The urgency with which the impact fee decision was made and the absence of a comprehensive long-term plan for funding schools have sparked growing concern among residents and stakeholders. Many critics argue that a thorough study is not to be avoided; instead, it is necessary to understand how revenue from the impact fee can be maximized and whether it will be sufficient to address the county’s revenue shortfall.|The fee structure, ranging from $3,000 for single-family homes to $3,500 for townhomes, $1,125 for multi-family dwellings, and $1,500 for mobile homes, is predicted to generate marginal revenue, particularly with projections of new residential development declining due to inflation and interest rates.