September/October Newsletter

Council Meeting	Sept. 23 & Oct. 28 – 7p.m.
Funding Committee Meeting	Sept. 4 & Oct. 2 – 7p.m.
Planning & Zoning Meeting	Sept. 19 & Oct. 17 - 6:30 p.m.
Council Work Session	Sept. 16 & Oct. 21 - 6:30p.m.

Main Street Committee and Heritage Committee info, contact Joan McKee 410-775-2976

The drought is still with us. We must take action now before it is too late. Water in area ponds and streams have dried up. If a major fire were to start in or outside of the town the fire companies would need to haul water from town. Water restrictions will start Sept. 1^st. Please check for updated list.

Another grant was awarded to Union Bridge on August 7^th in the amount of $30,780.00. This grant is to help restore the Union Bridge Community Park Playground. The grant was awarded from the Board of Public Works in Annapolis.

The town’s new deputy is doing a wonderful job. DFC Clint Cromwell is the County’s first Resident Deputy. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

Remember that Sept. 10^th is Primary Election Day. Don’t forget about all the complaints you have had over the past 4 years. Your vote counts, get out there and vote.

Please call the Sheriff’s Office directly with complaints, 410-386-2900, that way someone will be notified when a violation occurs. Either another deputy or myself will be dispatched immediately. I have voice mail at the office. If the call doesn’t need immediate attention, please leave a message. If there is an emergency, please call 911.

The Union Bridge Area recreation Council announces the following winners of the spring raffle. Dave Huffman was the first place winner of 4 Oriole club tickets and $100.00. Second place winner was Peter Herrick who won 2 Oriole club tickets and $50.00. Third, fourth and fifth place winners each won $50.00 and were Rhonda Swartzbaugh, Darby Topper and Wendy Plank. The Union Bridge Area Recreation Council is sponsoring Adult competitive drop-in Volleyball at Elmer Wolfe Elementary School on Thursday nights at 7 p.m.

starting September 5^th. Call Steve Keeney at 410-775-7780 for more information. The Council meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Union Bridge Town Hall. All are encouraged to attend and new ideas are welcome. Call Anita Staley at 301-898-9451 for more information.

The Fall Fest is held at Lehigh Park along Route 75 in Union Bridge and is open for business at 9 a.m. Crafts, games, food, music and tours of the Lehigh Cement Plant.

The town’s trash hauler, Maryland Disposal & Recycling, asked that we remind residents on the proper way to recycle.

1. PAPER: includes newspaper, office paper, junk mail, light cardboard, magazines, phone book, computer printouts, bags, non-metallic wrapping paper dry; bundled in paper grocery bags or cardboard boxes; or tied securely with non-plastic string.

2. COMMINGLED MIXED CONTAINERS glass (food & beverage containers only–unbroken). Tin, aluminum (food & beverage containers only); includes aluminum foil & disposable pans. Plastic (narrow necked bottles & jugs marked #1 PET or #2 HDPE), all the above are to be rinsed & free of food waste or other contaminants.

For more information please contact the Carroll County Government at 410-386-2400.

For questions concerning your pick up service please call Maryland Disposal & Recycling at 301-368-9094.

Are you and your son looking for ADVENTURE? What’s in it for the boys? Games, activities, camping, hiking, arts and crafts, sports, leadership opportunities, community service projects, archery, drug awareness programs, crime prevention programs and munch, more!

What’s in it for the parents? Opportunities to see your child grow and interact with other boys his age. Scouting helps you create the potential for your son’s accomplishments. It also gives your son a sense of teamwork and belonging. ABOVE ALL SCOUTING IS FUN. Cub Scouting is for boys in 1^st through 5^th grade, so come on out and join the adventure.

Copies of Mr. Eichman’s book of poetry is available for purchase at the town hall. The cost per book is $25.00. Proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Richard Eichman Scholarship Fund.

The town is checking for “Junk Vehicles”. Ordinance #276 does not allow “Junk Vehicles” within the corporate limits of Union Bridge.

To review this ordinance, please contact the Town Hall at 410-775-2711 between the hours of 8 & 4:30.

Ordinance #263, Sec C-2, Paragraph 2 states that owners and occupants of occupied premises and owners and persons in charge of unoccupied premises, including vacant lots, are hereby charged with the duty of maintaining any grass on such premises at a height of not more than six (6) inches; and the further duty of maintaining such premises free of noxious weeds and dense underbrush.

The Community Center is available for weddings, parties, and reunions. Call the town office to inquire about renting the Community Center of your function.

The town will soon begin checking to see which sidewalks are in need of repair. If you are planing to do any repair please contact the Town Hall for a permit and sidewalk specifications.

Please remember that the Union Bridge Community Park and the new Little Pipe Creek Park are closed from dusk to dawn. There is no trespassing when the parks are closed. Thank you for your cooperation.

ALL OUTDOOR USE OF WATER IS BANNED IN UNION BRIDGE STARTING SEPT. 1, 2002. THIS BAN WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Trick or treat will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2002 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. If you wish to participate by giving out candy please put your porch light on for the children.

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