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Showing posts with label Carroll Co Dist Sykesville. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carroll Co Dist Sykesville. Show all posts

Monday, May 08, 2017

Sykesville Art & Wine Festival celebrates its seventh year by Kevin Dayhoff May 7, 2017 Carroll County Times


Sykesville Art & Wine Festival celebrates its seventh year by Kevin Dayhoff May 7, 2017 Carroll County Times http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/sykesville/ph-cc-sykesville-art-wine-festival-2-20170507-story.html

Mother Nature smiled on Sunday and provided a beautiful day for folks to take over Sykesville's downtown and have a party. One of the many sure signs that spring has arrived in Carroll County are the sights, sounds, and excitement of the annual Sykesville Fine Art & Wine Festival.

This was the seventh year for the event, according to Julia Della-Maria, Sykesville's Main Street Association coordinator. This year the festival brought about 6,000 visitors to downtown Sykesville, according to Della-Maria.

This a great boost to the "over 30 unique and eclectic businesses (in town) — many of them have received awards for their originality and success," said Della-Maria.

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In a recent release it was announced that Sykesville was named as a quarterfinalist in the competition. Nationwide, "More than 156,000 votes were cast for 242 nominees during the nominations phase," according to the release. "Quarterfinalist voting begins May 1 at www.votesykesville.com and runs through May 28." You really can vote early and often for Sykesville.


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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Matt Candland will move into the Carlisle manager’s office July 2


Former Sykesville Town Manager Matt Candland will move into the Carlisle PA manager’s office July 2

Municipal salaries: Carlisle borough manager will join the six-figure club

By ELIZABETH GIBSON, The Patriot-News Wednesday, June 20, 2012




Matt Candland will become Carlisle's borough manager next month.

The salary to be paid to the midstate’s newest municipal manager puts him in the enviable $100,000 club.

Matt Candland will move into the Carlisle manager’s office July 2 and be paid $115,000. His salary will jump to $117,834 on Jan. 1.

Borough officials are defending his $115,000 annual salary, $15,000 in moving expenses and other benefits, saying Candland’s pay was set using a contract template that the borough approved in 2010.

The framework is based on guidelines from national and state municipal advisory agencies.

“We’re paying what the market is. We’re not paying above it or below it,” borough council President Perry Heath said Tuesday.

A national municipal association agrees. Wages to be paid the 46-year-old Candland are on target for managers in towns the size of Carlisle, according to a 2011 report by the International County/City Management Association.

Based on 2009 data gathered by The Patriot-News, there were just four midstate municipal managers making $100,000 or more.

Yet Michele Frisby, spokeswoman for the International County/City Management Association, said… http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/06/municipal_salaries_carlisle_bo.html

[20120620 Candland will move into Carlisle manager ofc]
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Saturday, January 07, 2012

Voice of Baltimore: BATTER UP! — Convenience store clerk in Sykesville battered with baseball bat



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Darrell L. Webb Jr. is wanted for armed robbery, first degree assault, and theft, after allegedly attacking a convenience store clerk early Friday in Sykesville with a baseball bat. He is still at large.
BYSTANDER INTERRUPTS ROBBERY,
TACKLES ASSAILANT BUT FAILS
TO SUBDUE HIM FOR POLICE
2nd BASEBALL BAT ATTACK IN WEEK
By Kevin E. Dayhoff
A baseball bat was the weapon of choice as a High’s Dairy Store employee in Carroll County was assaulted for the second time this week by a man who robbed the store, taking an undetermined number of Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets.
The store clerk at High’s Village Road location in Sykesville was struck several times in the head and body early Friday by an assailant who had allegedly threatened him several days before and who then fled the scene after being interrupted by a bystander who observed the incident and attempted to intervene.
State troopers and Sykesville police responded to the store about 6:45 a.m. Friday in answer to a report of an “assault with a baseball bat.”
According to the Maryland State Police, when the officers arrived on the scene, they “located the lone store clerk suffering from multiple injuries from an apparent strike to the head and body with a baseball bat.”
A warrant was subsequently issued for Darrell L. Webb Jr., 21, of the 1800 block of Amanda Lane in Sykesville, charging him with armed robbery, first-degree assault, and theft, with additional charges pending.
“Troopers believe Webb acted alone and at this time is the only suspect in the incident,” the state police reported.


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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE Thursday, October 28th, 2010


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CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE


Thursday, October 28th, 2010

The Town of Sykesville is once again pleased to be the host of the Century High School Homecoming Parade.  The parade will take place on Thursday, October 28th beginning at 5:00 pm.

The parade will start at the Sykesville Middle School; proceed down Springfield Avenue, turning left onto Main Street and continuing on Main Street to Sandosky Road.

The Sykesville Police Department will be closing Springfield Avenue, Main Street and Sandosky Road for approximately 90 minutes as a result of this event.  The community is asked to plan accordingly.

Parking will not be permitted on Main Street between Church Street and Sandosky Road from the hours of 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Come out and support our youth!


John R. Williams, Jr.

Chief of Police


Sykesville Town House  7547 Main Street  Sykesville, MD 21784  410-795-8959

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Monday, October 25, 2010

Sykesville councilman charged with DUI


By Christian Alexandersen, Times Staff Writer

Sykesville Councilman Scott Sanzone faces up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine following his arrest Tuesday afternoon for allegedly driving drunk.

Sanzone, who was elected in May 2007, was charged with one count each of driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving while under the influence of alcohol per se, failure to use a turn signal and failure to stop at a stop line.

The 42-year-old councilman was taken into custody at 12:40 p.m. by the Maryland State Police after being pulled over near the intersection of Jeroby and Village roads in Sykesville... http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/article_7397a9c8-de09-11df-9cf1-001cc4c002e0.html

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Sykesville's Main Street manager rescinds resignation, says she'll stay on the job


The comment trolls who malinger about at the end of news articles can be quite an enigma – err frustrating - at times.  Yet, every once in awhile you get a gem.  I liked this one appended to an article, “Sykesville's Main Street manager rescinds resignation, says she'll stay on the job” on Explore Carroll: http://www.explorecarroll.com/business/4825/sykesvilles-main-street-manager-says-shell-stay-job-after-all/#comments

user bushy says...  “I'm happy she is staying. I always thought she was hot.” 

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(Enlarge) Ivy Wells (file photo)
Ivy Wells, the Town of Sykesville’s Main Street manager — who resigned from that office on Sept. 29 in a dispute with the mayor and Town Council — announced this week that she wished to rescind the resignation and remain on the job.

The town released a statement on Wednesday saying Wells had rescinded the resignation on Oct. 12, one day before it was scheduled to take effect Oct. 13.

The statement said the mayor and Town Council, who had not yet accepted her resignation, were happy to hear of her reversal. 

“We are glad  that Ivy will continue working with the town  in making downtown Sykesville vibrant and vital,” said Mayor Michael Miller.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Man thought to have been hit and killed by train in Sykesville MD


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Police Department

On October 12, 2010 at about 9:30 pm, the Sykesville Police responded with the Sykesville Freedom Fire Department for a report of a pedestrian struck by a train, on the CSX tracks near Harman Dr.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a male and a female had been sitting alongside the tracks, and the male had been struck by a westbound freight train.  He was pronounced dead on the scene.  Main St. in the Town of Sykesville was blocked for about three hours by the stopped train, while the investigation was conducted.

John R. Williams, Jr.
Chief of Police
Sykesville Police Department
7547 Main Street
Sykesville MD  21784
(410) 795-0757      FAX (410) 795-8864

Sykesville Town House  7547 Main Street  Sykesville, MD 21784  410-795-8959

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Sykesville Police responded to a citizen’s report of an explosive device found in the street


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FROM THE SYKESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT


Early this morning, the Sykesville Police responded to a citizen’s report of an explosive device found in the street. Investigation revealed a 2 liter soda bottle with one end blown out. The contents of the device will not be disclosed.


The Sykesville Police would like to warn it’s citizens that the manufacture or possession of such a device is considered by the Fire Marshall’s office, to be an IED or Improvised Explosive Device, a violation of State and Federal law.


Additionally, there have been numerous reports of injuries resulting from these devices. Some of these injuries are the result of innocent people picking up or disturbing an unexploded device. If you or members of your family find a soda bottle, or any bottle, examine it carefully before you move it. Be suspicious if the top is on and there’s liquid in the bottle. If you see any signs of swelling or melting, DO NOT TOUCH IT! Please call your local police for removal or disposal.


Sykesville Town House 7547 Main Street Sykesville, MD 21784

410-795-8959

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News from Sykesville Maryland


FROM THE SYKESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

There has been a recent dramatic increase of thefts and vandalisms in Town. Please partner with us to curb this illegal activity. The Sykesville Police would like to remind you to keep all doors and windows closed and locked on your vehicles and remove all valuables from inside. Maintain lighting and security at your homes, and keep a watch out for your neighbors. Lastly, parents, please be vigilant about where your children are, and who they are with. Together, lets put an end to this nonsense and enjoy the rest of the summer.

Sykesville Town House 7547 Main Street Sykesville, MD 21784

410-795-8959


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~South Branch Park~

Downtown Sykesville, W. Friendship Rd,

off Rt 32, at the end of Main St.

Last Sunday of the Month

12noon – 4pm

June 27 July 25 August 29 Sept 26 October 31

Farmers Market * Food * Crafts * Artisans Apple Butter * Entertainment

Live Music at 1pm with Pet Rock

AW BOY FRIES!

Stroll on Main Street to Shop

*Stores Are Open*

Sponsored by The Town of Sykesville with Proceeds used to

restore the Historic Apple Butter Warehouse

Visit www.sykesville.net/main

Call 410.795.8959

Sykesville Town House 7547 Main Street Sykesville, MD 21784

410-795-8959

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Explore Carroll Sykesville council introduces $3.4M budget

Explore Carroll Sykesville council introduces $2.4M budget

SYKESVILLE Sykesville's Town Council introduced its $2.4 million budget for fiscal 2011 during Monday night's session and one councilman wants to explore ...

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Councilman Shaw calls for end of Old Main Line Post Office; officials willing for other businesses to take over operations

Posted 5/11/10 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle By Charles Schelle

www.explorecarroll.com/news/4314/Sykesville-budget/

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Friday, May 07, 2010

The Newspaper.com: Maryland: Town Residents Vote To Ban Speed Cameras

Maryland: Town Residents Vote To Ban Speed Cameras
Sykesville, Maryland becomes the tenth jurisdiction to ban speed cameras by referendum.

Sykesville, MarylandSykesville, Maryland yesterday became the tenth jurisdiction to reject the use of photo enforcement by referendum. The town was to be the first in Carroll County to operate automated ticketing machines after leaders approved an ordinance designating three speed camera zones on February 22. These plans fell through after a group of residents collected more than enough signatures within the thirty-day deadline to put an ordinance repeal on the ballot. Sixty-one percent of Sykesville voters insisted on repealing the use of speed cameras.

The results are directly contrary to polling data released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In a 2008 report on the nearby Montgomery County speed camera program, the insurance company-backed group claimed sixty-two percent of residents supported the use of automated ticketing machines. The institute has a significant financial interest in the issue as states like Arizona, California and Illinois apply license points to certain types of photo tickets. A similar incentive drove town officials to spend taxpayer money in an attempt to convince voters to keep the cameras.

Read the entire story in http://www.thenewspaper.com/ here:http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/31/3130.asp

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Alaska Senator Championed Speed Camera Program Rejected by Public

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Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Speed cameras overturned in Sykesville by Charles Schelle

Speed cameras overturned in Sykesville by Schelle

321 votes to repeal ordinance; 208 votes to keep law

By Charles Schelle Posted 5/04/10 http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4296/speed-cameras-overturned-sykesville/

SYKESVILLE — Sykesville voters decided to go against the mayor and Town Council's decision to allow speed cameras in town limits.

Out of 529 ballots during Tuesday's referendum on Ordinance 271 "Speed Monitoring Systems," 321 people voted to repeal the ordinance and 208 voted to keep the ordinance, Town Clerk Janice Perrault said.

The election is a result of resident Chris Martin collecting 401 petition signatures from town voters and delivering them to the town March 14, thus forcing a referendum on the speed camera measure.


Read Mr. Schelle’s entire article here: http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4296/speed-cameras-overturned-sykesville/

REFERENDUM ELECTION FOR THE TOWN OF SYKESVILLE

Today, May 4, 2010 a special election was held at the Town of Sykesville, 7547 Main Street to determine, if Ordinance Number 271, which amends the Town Code to allow speed cameras in school zones, should be maintained or should be repealed.

The final count was 529 Total Ballots cast

For to retain the Ordinance 208

Against to repeal the Ordinance 321

For additional information please call 410-795-8959.

REFERENDUM QUESTION:

Ordinance Number 271 amends the Code of the Town of Sykesville by adding (1) a new Article III, Section 165-16, titled “School Zones”, which establishes three separate school zones within the Town and established maximum speed limits on municipal roads within those school zones and (2) a new Article IV, Section 165-17, titled “Speed Monitoring Systems”, which authorizes the use of speed monitoring systems in school zones within the Town.

Sykesville Town House 7547 Main Street Sykesville, MD 21784 410-795-8959

20100504 Speed cameras overturned in Sykesville by Schelle

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Town of Sykesville Speed Camera letter from Town Manager

 Town of Sykesville Speed Camera letter from Town Manager

Dear Sykesville Resident,

On Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Town residents will have the opportunity to vote in a special election to decide whether or not the Town will retain a recently adopted ordinance that allows the Town to use photo enforcement to help address the chronic speeding problem in Town.  The election is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will be held at the Town House. 

We have received a number of emails and phone calls from residents who have expressed concern about outside special interest groups that have knocked on your door gathering signatures on a petition to oppose the adopted ordinance.  Some of you have indicated that they were spreading misinformation about several issues including the Town’s rationale and intent for adopting the ordinance to allow photo enforcement.

In the interest of dispelling some of this misinformation we felt that it would be appropriate to outline why the Town adopted the ordinance.  We will send two informational letters, this one and another one a week or so later.  This first letter will describe (1) the speeding problem in Town and its potential consequences, (2) how we have tried to reduce speeding over the past decade and how effective these efforts have been, and  (3) other possible alternatives to reduce speeding. 

The second letter will explain (1) how the photo enforcement program would work, and (2) the benefits of photo enforcement. 

The Speeding Problem

For well over a decade the Town has wrestled with the speeding problem.  In fact, speeding has consistently been the number one complaint of town residents for many years.  We have heard from concerned parents that speeding in our neighborhoods has and continues to present a serious safety hazard to children and adults alike. 

Speeding in our neighborhoods increases the likelihood of serious injury and even death.  Findings of a 2002 National Highway Safety Administration study revealed that a child struck by a vehicle traveling less than 20 mpg has a 90 percent chance of surviving, while a child struck by a vehicle traveling faster than 35 mpg has a 95 percent chance of dying.  This study, and others, confirms that speeding can kill.

Our police department has conducted numerous speed surveys in targeted areas.  While some have shown moderate speeding, others have confirmed what residents have been telling us for years:  we have a speeding problem in Town. 

How Have we Addressed The Speeding Problem in the Past

To combat this chronic problem the Town has utilized a variety of means to try to reduce the speeding problem.  The Town has increased its educational outreach to discourage speeding.  We have constructed speed humps and installed rumble strips.  We have installed additional signage and deployed an electronic “Your Speed Is” sign that shows motorists how fast they are traveling.  We have parked unmanned police vehicles in strategic places and have increased radar enforcement. 

In fact, we have utilized about a dozen different strategies to try to reduce speeding.  A list of some of these is available on a fact sheet that can be found on the Town’s web page.   Unfortunately, these measures have not proven effective in consistently reducing speeding in our neighborhoods and, as a result, the problem remains.

Are There Other Alternatives?

Are there other alternatives that may reduce speeding in addition to the ones we have already implemented?  Yes, however, they can be very costly and may or may not be effective in certain applications.  For example, like speed humps, installing “chokers” can help reduce speeding at targeted areas but may not help on other parts of the street.  In some cases “chokers” can simply move a speeding problem to another part of the street.  The cost for “chokers” can also be significant, even greater than humps. 

The Town could physically narrow streets.  Research has shown that this can reduce speeds, however, this can be extremely costly and often reduces on-street parking.

We could also have an even greater police presence with increased radar enforcement.  Given the limited size of our police force and the fact that calls for police service have been increasing every year over the past decade, this would likely require hiring additional personnel.   This too would be very costly. 

With respect to cost it is important to remember that the Town does not currently receive any part of the fines that are paid for speeding tickets.  These funds go directly to the State.  So, while increasing radar enforcement can reduce speeds, at least temporarily, it will likely require additional funding; none of which the Town would be able to recover.  

The above, and other alternatives may or may not work depending upon a number of factors, but it is clear that they are very costly.  With the Town’s limited budget and in light of the current economic climate raising additional funds to implement these alternatives is not feasible. 

Sincerely,

Matthew H. Candland
Town Manager
 
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