CONTENTS DATES TO REMEMBER Town Office will be CLOSED: website www.carr.org/~unionbr email
unionbr@carr.org Summer came and went very fast. Grass grew a lot this summer. Soon the leaves will be falling. We are still looking for young people who are willing to be added to a list at the town office to help with leaf clean-up. We often get calls from residents who need help. Perry L. Jones, Jr., Mayor GRANT PROJECTS UPDATE Wetlands Park Trail Extension For questions on these or any other projects, please call the Town Office at 410-775-2711. Jared Schumacher,
Town Consultant WEST CARROLL REC For general information about West Carroll programs, contact Community Coordinator, Penny Rockwood at 410-775-1506. See our website:www.gowcrc.com or
like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowcrc Another source to check for upcoming sports registrations is “RecZone”’ found in the back of the Sports section of the Carroll County Times on Sundays. Cheer Penny Rockwood, Community Coordinator SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY HUNTER’S & EARLY RISER’S BREAKFAST SEWER LINE BLOCKAGES ATTENTION LEAF PICKUP MOWING GRASS YARD WASTE PICKUP BACK TO SCHOOL WINTER MONTHS POST OFFICE MD STATE POLICE DRUG TIPS HOTLINE 410-875-0936 UNION BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER PLEASE RECYCE TRICK OR TREAT EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY FALL SEASON! 
UNION BRIDGE NEWSLETTER
September/October 2013
From the Mayor's Desk
Grant Project Update
West Carroll Rec
Union Bridge Fire Company Events
Hunters Breakfast
Council Meetings
Sep 23 & Oct 28 – 7 pm.
Planning & Zoning Meetings
Sep 19 & Oct 17 – 6:30 pm.
Council Work Sessions
Sep 9 & Oct 17 – 6:30 pm.
Heritage Committee information, contact Jim Rowe 410-775-9939 or buttersburg@verizon.net
- Sep 2nd (Labor Day)
- Oct 14th (Columbus Day)
Articles for the November/December Newsletter are DUE
IN THE TOWN OFFICE October 15, 2013
The town will be holding meetings with community organizations about what is called Sustainable Community Designation. This is something new we must do to be eligible for grants starting in 2014. Letters will be sent out to all entities. Please take the time and get involved. Grants are very helpful with projects, now and in the future of Union Bridge. Millions of dollars are out there, but it takes a lot of investigating to find the grants and a lot of paper work to apply for the grants. Projects like street repairs, water and sewer projects are a large part of what grants can be used for.
We are still getting calls about unruly scooter, and skateboarders. This does not help when these young people ask for skate parks and such. Some parents say not my child. Take time and look into Facebook, you will see who they are. They are seen riding and jumping off of porches that are private property. Please show respect to others.
CDBG West Broadway Reconstruction Phase Two Application-
The town was awarded a $138,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for phase two to the West Broadway Street project. Phase two will include work from Whyte Street to the dead-end. Construction is planned to start soon.
The Town of Union Bridge completed grant applications to Maryland’s Program Open Space, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and the National Recreational Trail Association. These applications are for the planned final phase to the multi-phase trial system in the town’s Wetlands Park located off of Rt. 75. Once complete, the trial will “loop” around the park for a distance of approximately one mile.
West Carroll serves Union Bridge, New Windsor and the surrounding areas. Anyone interested in Rec Council programs or events is welcome to attend our meetings, which are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Old New Windsor School/County Government Offices/Library Administration Offices in New Windsor. Next Meeting Date: August 12th.
Field Hockey
Contact: Laura Maring laura@teamzilla.com
Football
Pam Hunnell 443-472-7014
Soccer
Contact: Gina McDermott 443-201-6055 mcdermott629@aol.com
Registrations will be held in May. Season runs late-July through November.
Kim Smith 443-360-8223
Monthly Bingo -- second Monday of every month
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Games begin at 7:00 pm
Any questions call:
410-775-7891
Saturday, November 30
3:30 a.m. until 9:00a.m.
St. Luke’s (Winter’s) Lutheran Church, Rt. 75 -701 Green Valley Road, New Windsor, MD.
Menu: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, home fries, orange juice and coffee.
Price: $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6 through 12 years.
Hunters’ thermoses filled by request.
For more information call 410-635-6177.
RESIDENTS: If your sewer line becomes blocked please contact the Town
Hall at 410-775-2711 before calling a plumber.
FOR WATER AND SEWER EMERGENCIES PLEASE PAGE AMY KALIN 1-410-899-1200
The newsletter is posted six times per year: January, March, May, July, September, and November and may be viewed on the town’s Web site at www.carr.org/~unionbr Also, upon request, paper copies may be picked up at the Town Hall (410-775-2711) or at any local business.
The town is getting calls about residents not picking up after their pets. Please consider those who come after you on your walk. Put yourself in their shoes – literally. Please be a good neighbor and pick up your animal droppings. Union Bridge Code, Chapter 10, The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited by his animal(s) on public property, including sidewalks, recreation areas or on private property.
The town will again offer leaf pickup. Please call the Town Hall to schedule a pickup October through December.
When mowing your grass please make sure you don’t blow you grass out into the street, over time it clogs the storm drains.
The last day for yard waste pickup will be either the first or second Wednesday of October. Contact the Town Hall for a definite date.
The beginning of the school year means drivers need to be more alert. Watch for children crossing the road. Be prepared to stop for school buses. Have a safe and happy school year.
Remember, that the winter months will soon be upon us, be sure to drain all outdoor water hoses and temporary water lines. Check all outdoor faucets to make sure they are turned off and are not leaking.
Union Bridge Post Office prohibits skateboarding, scooters and playing on their property. It is a very dangerous spot for children due to traffic.
THEY CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!!!
Is available for weddings, parties and reunions. Call the town office at 410-775-2711 to inquire about renting the center for your function.
*IT’S STATE LAW.
*IT’S ENVIRONMENTALLY SMART.
*IT SAVES THE TOWN MONEY (YOUR TAXES).
*THE MORE YOU RECYCLE THE LESS TRASH YOU PUT INTO LANDFILLS.
OCTOBER 31, 2013
6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
Please turn your porch light on if you wish to participate.