The Carroll County Department of Economic Development is a governmental service organized with the intention of bolstering the local business community and economic strength of the area. The services available include business development consulting, expansion and relocation assistance, workforce training and development, financing options and assistance applying for tax credits.
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks maintains local parks, trails and athletic fields, and offers a variety of programs for active youth and adults. The administrative offices are located in the Government Park off Truman Parkway, marked by a statue of two young athletes celebrating "sportsmanship." The department oversees two swim centers, two golf courses, skateboard parks, school-age childcare and rec sports leagues. The Program Guide has everything you need to know about recreational programs, swim lessons, special events, camps and activities each season. The guide is produced in both a printed form (which can be found at libraries, schools and government agencies) and online, with direct links for ease of registration. Forms that are required for participation in most county-sponsored activities can also be found online. Check the website for information regarding activity and game cancellations, facility use and park pavilion reservations.
The Prince George County Human Resource Management department is responsible for assuring that local government has responsible employee resources to service management, retirees and citizens of the county.
The Carroll County Bureau of Development Review is the lead agency in the review of all residential, commercial and industrial plans. This office processes and tracks development plans from submittal through approval.
The Bureau works with the Planning Commission on proposed subdivisions of land and site developments.
There is a monthly meeting of the Subdivision Advisory Committee that is open to the public attended by all review agencies, the developer and the project engineer for input from any interested party.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the "delivery of public health and human services that address the basic and critical needs of the county's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors in Montgomery County," according to the department's website.
The Carroll County Circuit Court occupies two buildings in downtown Westminster, the historic courthouse and the courthouse annex, which are located directly across the street from each other. Odd-numbered courtrooms are located in the original courthouse, while even-numbered courtrooms can be found in the annex. Presiding judges are Michael M. Galloway, J. Barry Hughes and Thomas S. Stansfield.
The Prince George's County Soil Conservation District is a government service that works to help protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The office provides a full range of services for residents, focusing on conserving soil, water and related resources. Services include soil erosion prevention, flood control, wildlife preservation, and prevention of dam and reservoir impairment. The district also reviews and approves grading and sediment control plans for construction, and develops outreach programs that help protect the environment in the area. Visit the website for more information.
The Carroll County Water Resource office is a division of the Carroll County Department of Planning. It is located in the main Carroll County office building on Center Street in Westminster. It addresses the impact of water on the local environment and helps set and enforce codes that will ensure a sound long-term resource management plan of action.
The Glen Echo Fire Department, located on Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda, dates back to 1931. The station is staffed by five career firefighters along with a volunteer staff. It houses an ambulance, a fire engine and an all-terrain vehicle.
