Informed Carroll

A high school ordered the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir” for its library. Current Board President Sue Johnson found it “enlightening and thought-provoking" - it includes cartoon depictions of naked people engaged in sex acts, a vibrator, a depiction of menstruation, and the use of a sex toy.

Mt. Airy: Flawed zoning ordinance puts cart before the horse

With just over 100 days in office, Commissioner Vigliotti achieves a victory for the City of Taneytown

The Carroll County Board of County Commissioners and Board of Education have sent a joint letter to the Carroll County delegation expressing their opposition to House Bill 119. 

Pinch Valley Road decision scheduled to take place first week of April

A bid to install the Traffic Circle on South Main Street near Chick-fil-A was approved for almost $1.6M.

Sykesville Town Council appoints Eric Manas to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term expiring March 2026.

“He’s a tyrant,” said one former employee.  “He bulldozed.  He did what he wanted and didn't care.  No regard to what everyone had to go through to implement what he wanted.”

“These changes are big. I have not experienced anything remotely comparable to what we’re suggesting here in my 28 years.” ~ Carroll County Budget Director

Sykesville 2023 Town Elections and Candidacy Filing