Commissioners to Appoint Advisory Committee for Education Opportunity Fund

The County's $400,000 Education Opportunity Fund for non-public school children will ultimately be managed by the Community Foundation.

What Questions do You Have for the County's New Comprehensive Planning Bureau Chief

Want to know what Carroll County's new Chief of Comprehensive Planning will be working on? Ask your questions in the comment section below and Patch will get the answers.

Commissioner Agenda: Education Opportunity Fund, Transportation Priorities and More

Find out what your Carroll County Commissioners are doing this week.

Carroll Commissioners Concerned about Drone Surveillance

"The opportunities for [drone surveillance] abuse are magnificent right now and there are things we can do at the local level." -- Commissioner Richard Rothschild

Commissioner Agenda: Drone Legislation, Sheriff's Office Budget Approvals and More

Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are doing this week.

Carroll County Won't Implement 'Rain Tax,' Will Absorb Mandated Fees

Instead of implementing a tax on citizens, Carroll County government will set aside funds to comply with the state mandated Stormwater Remediation Fee.

DOMA, From a Mom's Perspective

Two Carroll County moms rejoiced Wednesday when a Supreme Court ruling gave their gay sons marriage rights equal to those of heterosexual couples.

Supreme Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

The ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act means same-sex couples should receive the same benefits as heterosexual couples.

Congressman Van Hollen: 'All Constituents are Welcome'

Campus security and Congressman Chris Van Hollen said no one will be kept from attending this evening's "meet and greet" at Carroll Community College.

Commissioner Agenda: Waste-to-Energy, Stormwater Management Fee and More

Find out what your Carroll County Commissioners are up to this week.

Commissioner Shoemaker to Make 2014 Election Announcement Monday

What do you think Commissioner Shoemaker will announce?

Carroll County Juvenile Treatment Facility to Double Number of Students

Silver Oak Academy in Keymar will expand from 48 beds to 96 beds over the next year.

Delegate Krebs Awards Scholarships to Local Students

Delegate Susan Krebs awarded 25 scholarships to local students.

Face Time with Carroll County Congressman Van Hollen

Congressman Chris Van Hollen will be in Carroll County to meet with constituents in the coming weeks.

Carroll County State's Attorney Calls State Gun Law 'Unconstitutional'

The county's top law enforcement official says he will decide which violations of the state's new gun law are crimes and which are 'honest mistakes.'

Delegate Krebs Offers Report Summarizing 2013 Legislative Session

Do you believe your elected officials did their job in Annapolis in 2013?

County Employees Recognized for Service, Longevity

Four employees were recognized for 40 years of service each at Carroll County's Employee Appreciation Day.

Sykesville Elects New Mayor, Council Members

The new officers will hold their first public business meeting on May 28.

Kimberly Frock Promoted to HR Administrator

The long-time government employee assumed administrator duties earlier this month.

Sykesville Town Council Meeting Agenda April 22

Find out what Sykesville's mayor and town council will be discussing at tonight's meeting.

Plans for Carrolltown Mall to be Announced at Town Hall Meeting

Carroll County Commissioner Doug Howard will host an April Town Hall meeting on Monday.

Sykesville Residents to Vote for Mayor, Council Members in May 7 Election

The deadline to register to vote is Thursday.

Commissioner Agenda: FY14 Budget Planning and More

Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are doing this week.

Commissioner Agenda: Economic Relief Package, Hotel Tax Relief, Budget Session and More

Find out what your Carroll County Commissioners are working on this week.

April 8 Sykesville Town Meeting Agenda

The Mayor and Town Council are scheduled to discuss the proposed town budget and the FY 2014 tax rate among other things.

Weigh in: Should Sykesville Require Residents to Own Guns?

A Georgia town passed a law this week requiring citizens to own guns and ammo, do you think this is something local towns should consider?

Report: Henryton Hospital to Be Demolished

Find out the fate of the abandoned hospital in Southeastern Carroll County that is rumored to be haunted.

How Important are Social Security and Medicare to Maryland's Economy?

A new report says a 3 percent cut in Social Security would take more than $300 million from the state economy.

Planning Commission, Neighbors File Appeal to Halt Proposed 'Adam's Paradise' Development Project

Patch looks at the year-long battle between Eldersburg residents and a developer who wants to build an assisted living facility on Oklahoma Road.

10 Years After Start of Iraq War, Maryland Still Feels Effects of Casualties

77 military personnel from Maryland have died since 2003, three of them from Carroll County.

Nominations for Sykesville Mayor and Council Accepted March 25

The Town of Sykesville's general election is Tuesday, May 7.

Top News: 'Suspicious' Man in Sykesville, a 22-Acre Dream Home and Carroll County Reacts to New Pope

Patch brings you the top headlines of the week from Eldersburg Patch.

Sequestration Budget Could Impact Jobs, Morale in Carroll County

Carroll County officials, Maryland's governor say sequestration would take a toll on jobs and morale.

County Seeks More Citizen Input on the Freedom Area Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan

A community meeting is scheduled for March 13.

Town of Sykesville Seeks Board of Election Supervisors

The election judges should be registered voters in Sykesville.

Sykesville Town Council Meeting Agenda Feb. 11

The Sykesville Mayor and Town Council will meet at 7 p.m.

Delegate Krebs Seeks Applications for Legislative Scholarships

Awards are based on leadership, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, employment and scholastic achievement.

Lt. Gov. Brown to Speak in Sykesville Friday

Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown will attend a graduation ceremony in Sykesville this Friday, Feb. 8, where he will act as the keynote speaker.

Not Everyone Biting on Pit Bull Liability Legislation

By KAYLA FARIA, Capital News Service

Sykesville Town Council Meeting Agenda Jan. 28

Find out what the Sykesville mayor and town council will be discussing Monday evening.