Settled as a farming community well before the Revolutionary War, Union Bridge was chartered by the Maryland General Assembly on May 2, 1872.
The town’s leading industries are the Lehigh Portland Cement Company and the Maryland Mid-land Railroad located on North Main Street.
Visit our "History" page for more information about our small and beautiful communities past.
The town's Code of Ordinances (pdf) and the Union Bridge Town Charter (pdf).
News/Upcoming Events:
Quarterly Newsletter:
2019 - Fourth Quarter Newsletter
- A new website has been created for the Annual Water Quality Reports that the town must post annually as mandated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Though you may have trouble finding it in your internet search engine since it is so new, you can directly access this new website by the following link:
- A tribute, 51 years overdue for a hometown Vietnam War hero, has been erected along Route 75 near Shepherds Mill Road, honoring his sacrifice for our country. Russell Milberry was drafted and arrived in Vietnam just 2 days before his 20th birthday and died just 5 days later. Visit the following link for more about Russell, https://www.wmar2news.com/news/veterans/a-tribute-51-years-overdue-for-fallen-vietnam-war-hero
Public Notice:
- The town office will be closed on the following dates:
- New Service - The town will provide hauling services for brush removal (limbs/branches) by appointment. Call the Town Office at 410-775-2711 to set up an appointment. Residents will be responsible for loading brush items onto the truck.
- RECYCLING NOTICE: Residents should review the new "Plastic Bag Flyer" in relation to the use of plastic bags for recycling. This issue takes effect immediately.
- Union Bridge members speak about Deputy Brian Colussy
- PROPOSED “UTILITY SCALE SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY”
- Hughes Trash Removal: Trash and Recycling pick-up days are on Wednesdays.
Community Events:
- We are also planning a BINGO on 10/5 @ the Community Center.
- Substance Abuse Expo on 10/24 @ Union Bridge Fire Hall
Upcoming Meetings:
Council Meeting:
Meetings begin at 7 PM
- October 28, 2019
- November 25, 2019
- December 23, 2019
Council Work Session:
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM
- October 7, 2019
- November 18, 2019
- December 9, 2019
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM
- October 17, 2019
- November 21, 2019
- December 19, 2019
West Carroll Rec Council:
Community Services:
A new service is being provided by Trout's Market that provides delivery of food items to the area. For more information, see the flyer here.
