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).
Check out the "EVENTS" page for
upcoming
150th Year Anniversary events!!!
News:
Quarterly Newsletter
2022 - First Quarter Newsletter
- Check out the right column for the new 150th Year Commemorative Token on sale now for just $3
- CARES Act - For information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, visit this link to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce website:
- Solar Project Status
- Annual Water Quality Report
- Veteran Tribute
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:
- Union Bridge members speak about Deputy Brian Colussy
- PROPOSED “UTILITY SCALE SOLAR GENERATION FACILITY”
Upcoming Meetings:
Council Meeting:
Meetings begin at 7 PM
- January 24, 2022
- February 28, 2022
- March 28, 2022
- April 25, 2022
- May 23, 2022
- June 27, 2022 - Agenda
- July 25, 2022
- August 22, 2022
- September 26, 2022
- October 24, 2022
- November 28, 2022
- December 19, 2022
Council Work Session:
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM
- January 10, 2022
- February 14, 2022
- March 14, 2022
- March 22, 2022
- April 11, 2022
- May 9, 2022
- June 13, 2022 - Cancelled
- July 11, 2022
- August 8, 2022
- September 12, 2022
- October 17, 2022
- November 14, 2022
- December 12, 2022 - Cancelled
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Meetings begin at 6:30 PM
- January 20, 2022
- February 17, 2022
- March 17, 2022
- April 21, 2022
- May 19, 2022
- June 16, 2022 - Agenda
- July 21, 2022
- August 18, 2022
- September 15, 2022
- October 20, 2020
- November 17, 2022
- December 15, 2022
West Carroll Rec Council:
Dream Big Union Bridge:
Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of every month at St. James Lutheran Church, Social Hall starting promptly at 6:00 pm (if the Thursday falls on a holiday, the meeting will be the following Thursday). Everyone is welcome as it is a Volunteer Organization.
For more information: 443-340-6305 or ravent16@yahoo.com
Community Services:
LIFELINE SERVICES
IN MARYLAND
Lifeline Awareness week is September 20-24, 2021. Lifeline is a federal program that helps limited income consumers pay for their telephone and internet services by providing a monthly discount. The cost of the program is shared by all telephone customers.
In Maryland the program is called Tel-Life.
Do I qualify for Lifeline services?
You are eligible for Lifeline if you or your dependent meet one of the below criteria:
· Earn 135% or less of the federal poverty limit
OR
· Participate in one of these programs:
o Food Supplemental Program (SNAP)
o Medicaid
o Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
o Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
o Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
o Certain Tribal Programs
What services are covered by Lifeline?
You can apply Lifeline assistance to one of these options:
· Existing voice-fixed (home phone)
· Existing voice-mobile (cell phone)
· Standalone broadband internet
(mobile or fixed)
· Existing or new bundles of voice
(fixed or mobile) and broadband internet
For more information and to learn how to apply for Lifeline, check out the following links:
You can contact our staff or your elected officials by email below.
Pay your
Water/Sewer Bill
online.
Click on the button below to access online bill payments.
Water and Sewer Bill
payment instructions
Click on the button above. This will open a new page to the online billing site. Follow the instructions to register (first time users). Further instructions on how to use the site are provided on the billing page.
2021 Union Bridge
Annual Water
Quality Report
unionbridgewaterqualityreport.com
If you need assistance, have questions or want more information about this site, contact the Town Office.
Military Street Banners
As a way to recognize those who have served in our armed forces, the Town of Union Bridge is proud to honor our local veterans by annually posting
“We Proudly Honor”
banners. Currently, there are a total of 57 banners proudly adorning our Main Street corridor. These banners allow our community and visitors to our town, see how proud we are of our communities men and women who have served our nation’s military service branches. The banners are placed on either our decorative light poles or telephone poles along Main Street from the middle of May to the middle of November. We offer the opportunity for family and friends to publicly honor veterans (alive or deceased) that have served our country in its times of need.
To obtain a banner at a cost of $105.00, an application must be completed. You can obtain an application at the town office during normal business hours OR click on the banner image above, print it out and bring it to the town office.
A copy of the service member's DD214 must be provided as proof of service as well as a clear photo of the service member when you submit your application.
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The Town of Union Bridge is selling Commemorative Lapel Pins. The enamel pin with a magnetic backing, depicts the official Town Seal. You can purchase the pin at the Town Hall for the price of $5 each
The Town of Union Bridge is also selling the special
150th Year Commemorative Token for just $3.00
Get yours at the town office.
