The armory now serves as a recruiting office for the Maryland Army National Guard. The 200th military police battalion of the Maryland Army National Guard is also based here.
Adjacent to the Health Department in the Robert Moton Center, the goal of the Board of Elections is to "administer faithfully and efficiently the election laws of the State of Maryland and the United States. In so doing, we will aggressively pursue the registration of all eligible County citizens." At this location, citizens can register to vote, learn about candidates, and find election results.
The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an entity created by the Maryland General Assembly to operate the parklands, develop public park systems and plan land use in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
The commission also has its own police department hat surveys the park lands and responds to crime within them. It also works with Prince George's County Police Department regularly as well as the local University Park and Riverdale Park police departments.
The county seat has been stationed in Towson since the mid-1800s, after the city of Baltimore left the county. While many county services are now located in the newer courthouse facing Bosley Avenue, many administrative functions, including the county executive, the county council, the budget and finance office and the department of economic development, are still here.
In front of the courthouse, you'll find a spectacular garden designed by internationally-recognized landscape architect Wolfgang Oehme.
The district court handles some civil suits, landlord-tenant disputes, moving violations, misdemeanors and some felonies. Any case in the state may be tried there, but its district covers all of Baltimore County. The court does not provide jury trials. No cameras, cell phones, food, drinks or electronic devices are allowed inside.
Montgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services offers support programs for children and youth. Projects include the "Linkages to Learning" program, which offers community services for children and families in the school setting. There are also programs for infants and toddlers and a childcare subsidy program, which provides financial assistance to struggling parents. See the website for more information on programs and details.
Providence Volunteer Fire Company is a 100% volunteer organization based on Providence Road, serving Towson and the surrounding areas. Led by Captain David Smith, the company was established more than 50 years ago and offers a wide range of services to the community, including fire suppression, rescue, collapse rescue and emergency medical services. The company has all types of equipment and vehicles to assist residents, including 2 Engines, a 109' ladder truck (with rescue tools), and a flood light service vehicle, among others.
The company also offers birthday party services for children in the community and provides a fire safety presentation, use of the fire hose, a tour of the station and souvenirs for the party goers. For information on how to volunteer, please check the main website; call to speak with an associate about party services.