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Saturday, October 30, 2010

The City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan was adopted on September 28, 2009.

The City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan was adopted on September 28, 2009.


~As a result of the feedback from Westminster residents in the development of the 2008 Westminster Community Visions Survey and the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, the city of Westminster is continuing to move forward with a series of zoning changes and enhancements.


~~ October 30, 2010 / Kevin Dayhoff

Comprehensive Plan

What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is a master long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of Westminster. The plan includes inventory and analytic sections leading to recommendations for the community's land use, economic development, housing, transportation, community facilities, water resources, urban design and resource allocation: all related to the community's goals and objectives.

What is the 2009 Comprehensive Plan?

The 2009 Comprehensive Plan is a document that can be used as an everyday tool for the City of Westminster administration. The public, local officials and City staff can refer to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan to not only better understand the community vision for the future but to also understand how planning can facilitate creating that vision.

The 2009 Comprehensive Plan embraces the principles of Smart Growth, and the State of Maryland’s 12 State planning visions, to serve as guidelines for future growth and development. The plan also gives recognition to Westminster’s partners in State, County and local organizations and agencies. As a small city, Westminster depends on these partnerships to build a sustainable and vibrant community.

Why did we update the Comprehensive Plan?

The State of Maryland requires comprehensive plans to be updated every six years. The 2009 Comprehensive Plan Update began in October 2007 followed by the coordination of the first Westminster resident survey in the summer of 2008. The City hosted a series of community workshops in the fall of 2008 that offered residents the opportunity to voice their ideas about the future of their community. In the winter of 2009, the planning staff combined the results of the survey and the feedback from the workshops, to create the 2008 Community Vision Report. This report served as the base of the Comprehensive Plan Update process. Each element in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan begins with a description from the 2008 Community Vision Report.

The City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan was adopted on September 28, 2009.











































Contact:

Melissa Hynes mhynes@westgov.com 410-848-7967

20090000 Comp Plan index with links

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Friday, October 29, 2010

The Greater Carroll Lions Club fundraiser

The Greater Carroll Lions Club fundraiser

October 29, 2010

This fall the Greater Carroll Lions Club will once again be selling their ‘10% in 2011 Discount Cards.’

Your $10.00 donation to the Greater Carroll Lions Club will help support community activities that include local scholarships, Neighbors in Need, Loose Change Saves Kids Sight, Leader Dog Program and other blind-awareness causes.

The cards will be ready November 15th.

The businesses on the 2011 10% Discount Card include:

Parks Landing, Texas Roadhouse, Rafael’s, O'Lordans, Ledo Pizza, A Gourmet Affair, Time Out Sports Grill, Thai Classic Restaurant, Stu's Music, Mug Shots Coffee, Coffey Music, Westminster Car Wash, Westminster Car Care, Bens Mens Wear, Cal Bloom's Barber Shoppe, CY Custom Fit Tailor, Jiffy Lube

Please also consider supporting the Lions Club by purchasing several Discount Cards as they will make great gifts for Christmas, the holiday season or as an employee appreciation gift that will last all year long.

For more information please contact a local member of the Greater Carroll Lions Club or Jeremy at jebair2000@hotmail.com.

20101029 sdosm The Greater Carroll Lions Club fundraiser

Carroll Co Community Events, Lion's Club
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Early voting under way in Carroll County at Westminster Senior Center












Early voting under way in Carroll County at Westminster Senior Center




Published October 26, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Early voting for the Maryland general election began last week at the Westminster Senior Center, 135 Stoner Ave., and continues through this Thursday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.The pace was brisk in Westminster last week, but by Saturday ... ... http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4869/early-voting-under-way-carroll-county-westminster-senior-center/

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

1958 advertisement for three-minute popcorn

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American Legion Post #31 65th Anniversary Westminster Halloween Parade


American Legion Post #31 65th Anniversary Westminster Halloween Parade

Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 NO RAIN DATE!

(if rain cancellation FLOATS will be judged at assembly area)

Parade registration begins at 6pm at Monroe St.

Parade starts at 7pm

Route: Down Pennsylvania Ave, to Main St, to Longwell Ave. and ends at
City Playground. Awards announced in City Gymnasium.

NOTICE

NO Large or heavy trucks, skateboards, in-line skates, or bicycles permitted in the parade NO EXCEPTIONS!!

NO corn or candy throwing from parade participants to the crowd. This violates City ordinance!

Candy may be given out by hand.

For Info call: Russell Myers

410-857-9927 between 11 am and 8pm.

Susan M. Harry, Program Specialist
The City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Dept.
11 Longwell Ave.
Westminster, MD 21157

20101026 Amer Legion COW Halloween Parade

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Monday, October 25, 2010

DAYHOFF: Vote against local hunger by bringing canned goods to the polls

DAYHOFF: Vote against local hunger by bringing canned goods to the polls

EAGLE ARCHIVE

By Kevin Dayhoff

... on Nov. 2, along with your vote, please bring along a can of beans, or soup -- or even marinated asparagus spears -- to take along with you to the polls.

This election, Carroll County is going to continue a unique tradition started with the November 2008 election.
It's a humanitarian effort of neighbor helping neighbor that, to the best of my knowledge, is a one-of-a-kind initiative in the nation.
One of the things that make Carroll County special is that no matter how many changes occur over the years, we always maintain our priorities by looking out for one another.
This year, Martin Radinsky, Frank Baylor, Kelly Buie, Bob Mitchell, David and Laura O'Callaghan have again organized the Election Day food drive to support Carroll County Food Sunday. Volunteers will beat polling places throughout the county to collect the nonperishable canned goods.
Last week, Radinsky said that in November 2008, Carroll County voters filled seven 150-cubic foot containers with donated food. In an interview with Radinsky back in 2008, he said he wanted "to build (the food collection effort) into a Carroll County habit for elections in the future."
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Mental Health and Disability Awareness Fair at Carroll Community College



Mental Health and Disability Awareness Fair at Carroll Community College

Twenty-four mental health and disability agencies and activities were represented at the Carroll Community College Mental Health and Disability Awareness Fair.  The Fair was held for students, faculty, and staff on Oct. 20, 2010 in the college’s Babylon Hall.  Community members also attended the event.

Submitted photo: Pictured here (seated) is Lisa Pollard, screening, assessment, referral, and treatment specialist for Carroll County Health Department Addictions Treatment Services.

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20101020 CCC

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Conflict Resolution Day celebrated at Carroll Community College


Conflict Resolution Day celebrated at Carroll Community College on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010

The Carroll County Community Mediation Center (CCCMC) celebrated Conflict Resolution Day at Carroll Community College  on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. The CCCMC operates under the auspices of Carroll Community College. Exhibitors and area experts staffed displays and answered questions from students, faculty, and staff about peaceful conflict resolution.

Submitted photo: Pictured here front, left to right: Patricia Ryan, director of the CCCMC and Pat Harter, CCCMC volunteer  Pictured here back, left to right: Larry Brock, CCCMC volunteer and Cindy Faucette, regional ADR program director, District Court of Maryland.


Colleges Carroll Community College, Conflict Resolution Mediation

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Carroll County Maryland Ag Center corn Maze


Carroll County Maryland Ag Center corn Maze

It's another pretty Fall day in Maryland.  Consider taking the family out to the Carroll County Ag Center corn Maze.  It's a fun family event and it supports the Ag Center, which supports agriculture in Carroll County.

2010 Corn Maze Open at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster Maryland http://tinyurl.com/2aw7yfb


-- PRESS RELEASE --
For more information contact:
Nichole McLaughlin, Office Manager 410-848-6704
For more information and directions, call the Agriculture Center at 410 848-6704; or go to www.ccag.biz or click on http://tinyurl.com/2fxtxhn

706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD  21157




September 1, 2010

Corn Maze to Open in Westminster

Get lost this fall at the 2010 Carroll County Agriculture Center corn maze.

Authorities have identified the crop circles found outside of Westminster as the work of Carroll County Ag Center volunteers and not the work of space aliens.
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Beginning Friday, September 10, 2010, the Ag Center will feature over 2 miles of trails creatively carved out of acres of seven-foot tall corn just outside of Westminster.

It has been six years since a maze was artfully carved into the crop fields at the Ag Center.  In 2004, over 3,300 folks visited.

The theme of this year’s maze is a celebration of Carroll County’s agricultural heritage.  A cornucopia of grapes, an apple, a banana, pumpkin, and squash have carefully been carved into the field for hours of family fun.

Come test your navigational skills.  Get off the couch, turn off the TV, get out of the house and enjoy the fresh air and support a worthy cause, the Carroll County Agriculture Center, home of the nationally known Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair.

Public hours are Friday and Saturday nights from 5 PM to 9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 2 PM to 6 PM.  The maze will be open weekends until October 31, 2010 and will feature a haunted maze on October 29th and 30th, 2010.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 3 to 12.  Group prices and times are available, call 410 848-6704.

For more information and directions, call the Agriculture Center at 410 848-6704; or go to www.ccag.biz or click on http://tinyurl.com/2fxtxhn


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This event is to benefit the CARROLL COUNTY AGRICULTURE CENTER, Inc.  The Carroll County Agriculture Center is the site of the 50,000 square foot Danele Shipley Memorial Arena, as well as numerous other meeting facilities, function and banquet rooms and outdoor facilities.  Located in central Carroll County, the Agriculture Center also helps meet the needs of our neighbors in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and southern Pennsylvania.  The facilities are designed to host a wide variety of events from livestock shows to entertainment events, trade shows and exhibits.  The Agriculture Center is also the permanent home of the Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair.


Click on the image above for more information or contact: Nichole McLaughlin, Office Manager 410-848-6704  For more information and directions, call the Agriculture Center at 410 848-6704; or go to www.ccag.biz or click on http://tinyurl.com/2fxtxhn  706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD  21157

Corn Maze, Carroll County, Maryland, Agriculture, Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff, family

2010 Corn Maze to Open at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster Maryland http://tinyurl.com/2aw7yfb


20101024 sdosm corn maze promo

The 2010 Carroll County Agriculture Center corn maze in now open                                                                                                                             

Carroll County MD Ag Center 2010 Corn Maze Flyer                                                                                                                           


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Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/

Carroll County Maryland Ag Center corn Maze

It's another pretty Fall day in Maryland.  Consider taking the family out to the Carroll County Ag Center corn Maze.  It's a fun family event and it supports the Ag Center, which supports agriculture in Carroll County.

2010 Corn Maze Open at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster Maryland http://tinyurl.com/2aw7yfb


-- PRESS RELEASE --
For more information contact:
Nichole McLaughlin, Office Manager 410-848-6704
For more information and directions, call the Agriculture Center at 410 848-6704; or go to www.ccag.biz or click on http://tinyurl.com/2fxtxhn

706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD  21157




September 1, 2010

Corn Maze to Open in Westminster

Get lost this fall at the 2010 Carroll County Agriculture Center corn maze.

Authorities have identified the crop circles found outside of Westminster as the work of Carroll County Ag Center volunteers and not the work of space aliens.
~~~~~~

Beginning Friday, September 10, 2010, the Ag Center will feature over 2 miles of trails creatively carved out of acres of seven-foot tall corn just outside of Westminster.

It has been six years since a maze was artfully carved into the crop fields at the Ag Center.  In 2004, over 3,300 folks visited.

The theme of this year’s maze is a celebration of Carroll County’s agricultural heritage.  A cornucopia of grapes, an apple, a banana, pumpkin, and squash have carefully been carved into the field for hours of family fun.

Come test your navigational skills.  Get off the couch, turn off the TV, get out of the house and enjoy the fresh air and support a worthy cause, the Carroll County Agriculture Center, home of the nationally known Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair.

Public hours are Friday and Saturday nights from 5 PM to 9 PM and Sunday afternoons from 2 PM to 6 PM.  The maze will be open weekends until October 31, 2010 and will feature a haunted maze on October 29th and 30th, 2010.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 3 to 12.  Group prices and times are available, call 410 848-6704.

For more information and directions, call the Agriculture Center at 410 848-6704; or go to www.ccag.biz or click on http://tinyurl.com/2fxtxhn


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This event is to benefit the CARROLL COUNTY AGRICULTURE CENTER, Inc.  The Carroll County Agriculture Center is the site of the 50,000 square foot Danele Shipley Memorial Arena, as well as numerous other meeting facilities, function and banquet rooms and outdoor facilities.  Located in central Carroll County, the Agriculture Center also helps meet the needs of our neighbors in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and southern Pennsylvania.  The facilities are designed to host a wide variety of events from livestock shows to entertainment events, trade shows and exhibits.  The Agriculture Center is also the permanent home of the Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair.


Click on the image above for more information or contact: Nichole McLaughlin, Office Manager 410-848-6704  For more information and directions, call the Agriculture Center at 410 848-6704; or go to www.ccag.biz or click on http://tinyurl.com/2fxtxhn  706 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD  21157

Corn Maze, Carroll County, Maryland, Agriculture, Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff, family

2010 Corn Maze to Open at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster Maryland http://tinyurl.com/2aw7yfb


20101024 sdosm corn maze promo

The 2010 Carroll County Agriculture Center corn maze in now open                                                                                                                             

Carroll County MD Ag Center 2010 Corn Maze Flyer                                                                                                                           


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Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Carroll Community College Recognizes Students at Adult Education Ceremony

Carroll Community College Recognizes Students at Adult Education Ceremony

Westminster, Md., - Twenty students in the Adult Education program operated by Carroll Community College (Carroll) will participate in a recognition ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Theater in the Scott Center. This is the third annual ceremony to recognize adults who have completed General Education (GED), National External Diploma Programs (NEDP), and earned their high school diplomas.

College President Dr. Faye Pappalardo and Board of Trustees Chair Barbara Biller will also offer congratulatory remarks. Family and friends of students have been invited to attend the ceremony.

Two student speakers will share their experiences in the program and discuss the importance of receiving their high school diplomas. Peggy Blizzard of Westminster received her diploma in December, 2009 upon passing the GED tests.  Blizzard is the mother of five children and is currently enrolled as a full-time student Carroll Community College.  Denise Miskimon of Manchester completed the National External Diploma Program in September 2010.  Since receiving her diploma, she has begun working at Carroll Hospital Center

“I am pleased to recognize the students who have completed the adult education program successfully,” said College President Dr. Faye Pappalardo. “I expect great things from them in the future and offer the moral support of the college as they move forward.”

 "It is so special to have the opportunity to publicly recognize the achievements of our graduates at this event," said Becki Maurio, director of the Adult Education Program.  “This celebration represents the culmination of the hard work and sacrifice of graduates in their commitment to making a better future for themselves and their families.” 

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Colleges Carroll Community College, Art Artists Maurio Becky

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