Carroll County planning staff present concurrency report and FY27 MDOT priority letter; commissioners debate school data lags and funding strategy Planning presented the FY2025 concurrency management report (six-year housing and facilities data) and a preliminary FY27 MDOT consolidated transportation priority letter listing corridor breakout projects and streetscape/trail needs. Commissioners debated school enrollment data lags, capacity measures, and whether county seed money should accelerate engineering studies.

Carroll County commissioners clash over lagging school enrollment data and funding strategies while unveiling ambitious transportation projects that could reshape local infrastructure.

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Westminster City Council approves annexation of 1012 Baltimore Boulevard Council members unanimously support annexation number 87 to forward to county commissioners.

Carroll County is on the verge of transformative growth as the Planning & Zoning Commission gears up to approve a pivotal annexation that could reshape the community’s future.

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Retirement Announcement for Mary Lane and New Bureau Chief Claire Stewart Named Members celebrate Mary Lane's retirement and announce Claire Stewart as new bureau chief.

A heartfelt farewell to Mary Lane after a decade of dedication, as the Planning & Zoning Commission embraces a new chapter with Claire Stewart stepping in as bureau chief!

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Council proposes new setback regulations for residential lots in agricultural districts Council defines setbacks of 200 feet from smaller lots and 300 feet from larger lots.

Carroll County's Planning & Zoning Commission is redefining setbacks to balance development with community tranquility—how will these changes shape the future of your neighborhood?

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Carroll County Board opts against growth tiers amid constitutional concerns Board declines to designate growth tiers, limiting lot development to seven per parcel.

Carroll County's decision to avoid growth tiers could stifle housing development for years to come—will the future board take a bold step to change that?

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