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July 25, 2022 - County Announces Bokey as New Director of Public Works
County Announces Bokey as New Director of Public Works
Westminster, MD, Monday, July 25, 2022 –The Carroll County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to introduce Bryan Bokey as the new county Director of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Bokey will join the county in his new role on August 18, 2022.
Mr. Bokey is a Certified Professional Engineer who brings a strong educational background, public works leadership and more than 15 years of engineering expertise from both the public and private sectors to this position. Director Bokey will be charged with direction of the overall coordination, evaluation, and operation of the Department of Public Works, ensuring compliance with appropriate governmental and other regulatory and reporting requirements. As Director of Public Works, he is responsible for oversite of nine divisions consisting of Building Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Fleet Management, Permits & Inspections, Roads Operations, Solid Waste, Utilities, and Airport Operations, in addition to transit services and building security.
“Growing up, my parents were public servants, and I knew I would follow in their footsteps one day. When offered an opportunity to serve the people of Carroll County, I was truly humbled and honored to be selected for this position,” said Mr. Bokey. “I look forward to a long, fulfilling career with Carroll County Government and tackling the challenges ahead for the Department of Public Works.”
Mr. Bokey’s experience includes progressive experience as an engineer and program manager in the public sector in addition to five years at Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation as a project engineer and bureau chief of utilities. These positions included strategic and master planning as well as providing leadership, administration and supervision to over 250 employees. Previous positions include demonstrated skill in budgeting, quality control, asset management, development management and code enforcement with strong emphasis on data-driven solutions.
Mr. Bokey earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. His education and training also include professional certifications, licensures and extensive coursework in water and wastewater condition assessment programs and hydraulic modeling.
Mr. Bokey lives in Carroll County where he resides with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He is an avid woodworker, an amateur photographer, and enjoys hiking, running, travel, and spending time with his family.
“Bryan’s education, experience and leadership skills are going to be tremendous assets to Carroll County and the Department of Public Works, and we are thrilled to have him join our management team,” said Board of Commissioner President Ed Rothstein. “I am excited for Bryan’s direction to continue the operational excellence in the county’s largest department, which is responsible for providing, managing and sustaining many of the structures and services essential to the welfare and quality of life for our residents.”
July 25, 2022 - County Announces Bokey as New Director of Public Works
County Announces Bokey as New Director of Public Works
Westminster, MD, Monday, July 25, 2022 –The Carroll County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to introduce Bryan Bokey as the new county Director of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Bokey will join the county in his new role on August 18, 2022.
Mr. Bokey is a Certified Professional Engineer who brings a strong educational background, public works leadership and more than 15 years of engineering expertise from both the public and private sectors to this position. Director Bokey will be charged with direction of the overall coordination, evaluation, and operation of the Department of Public Works, ensuring compliance with appropriate governmental and other regulatory and reporting requirements. As Director of Public Works, he is responsible for oversite of nine divisions consisting of Building Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Fleet Management, Permits & Inspections, Roads Operations, Solid Waste, Utilities, and Airport Operations, in addition to transit services and building security.
“Growing up, my parents were public servants, and I knew I would follow in their footsteps one day. When offered an opportunity to serve the people of Carroll County, I was truly humbled and honored to be selected for this position,” said Mr. Bokey. “I look forward to a long, fulfilling career with Carroll County Government and tackling the challenges ahead for the Department of Public Works.”
Mr. Bokey’s experience includes progressive experience as an engineer and program manager in the public sector in addition to five years at Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation as a project engineer and bureau chief of utilities. These positions included strategic and master planning as well as providing leadership, administration and supervision to over 250 employees. Previous positions include demonstrated skill in budgeting, quality control, asset management, development management and code enforcement with strong emphasis on data-driven solutions.
Mr. Bokey earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. His education and training also include professional certifications, licensures and extensive coursework in water and wastewater condition assessment programs and hydraulic modeling.
Mr. Bokey lives in Carroll County where he resides with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He is an avid woodworker, an amateur photographer, and enjoys hiking, running, travel, and spending time with his family.
“Bryan’s education, experience and leadership skills are going to be tremendous assets to Carroll County and the Department of Public Works, and we are thrilled to have him join our management team,” said Board of Commissioner President Ed Rothstein. “I am excited for Bryan’s direction to continue the operational excellence in the county’s largest department, which is responsible for providing, managing and sustaining many of the structures and services essential to the welfare and quality of life for our residents.”
Adrian Gamboa - USMC
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Memorial Day Remembrance Parade and Observance Ceremony 5-29-2023
Friday, May 24, 2024
May 31, 2021 154th Memorial Day Remembrance
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Baltimore ‘Francis Scott Key’ bridge collapses
Baltimore ‘Francis Scott Key’ bridge collapses after a large
container ship collided with it at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday morning
by Kevin Dayhoff 3:42 a.m. March 26, 2024
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, after it was struck by a large ship.
WTOP news is reporting that “it was a container ship flying under a Singapore flag that crashed into the bridge. The vessel, called “Dali,” was headed through Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as its final destination, according to Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder maps and data.”
All traffic is being detoured, said Maryland Transportation Authority and it’s unclear if anyone was injured. Although multiple media reports indicate there was traffic on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
“The 1.6-mile, 4-lane bridge extends over the Patapsco River,” reports CNN. (It) serves as the outermost crossing of the Baltimore harbor and an essential link of Interstate-695, or the Baltimore Beltway.
“Its namesake, Francis Scott Key, is believed to have sat near the site of the bridge as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the words of the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’”
According to a Facebook story by the “Thomas Stone National Historic Site,” “On March 23, 1977, the four-lane Francis Scott Key Bridge opened to traffic and is named for the author of the Star-Spangled Banner. The 1.6-mile bridge extended across the Baltimore Harbor and connected Sollers Point in Baltimore County with Hawkins Point in Baltimore City. This was also the final link in establishing the 52-mile Baltimore Beltway (Interstate 695.)
"By the early 1960s, the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (Interstate 895), the first crossing of Baltimore's Harbor, had reached its traffic capacity, and motorists encountered heavy congestion and delays almost daily during rush hours. The State Roads Commission, predecessor of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA,) concluded there was a need for a second harbor crossing.
"Construction on the Francis Scott Key Bridge began in 1972. Including its connecting approaches, the bridge project was 10.9 miles in length. Other structures along the thruway include a .64-mile dual-span drawbridge over Curtis Creek and two .74-mile parallel bridge structures that carry traffic over Bear Creek, near Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point plant."
This is a developing story – check back for updates.
https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapses
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Carroll County Human Relations Commission is honoring Judy Jones at our 2024 Awards Dinner.
The deadline on the flyer indicates that registrations are due by March 15, 2024 – however, we have extended the deadline, (because everyone has been so busy,) to this Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
4-H Therapeutic Riding Program Horse Fair March 10, 2024
4-H Therapeutic Riding Program Horse Fair March 10, 2024
4H Therapeutic Riding
Horse Fair Sponsors
Join Us at the Horse Fair Tack Sale To benefit the
4-H Therapeutic
Riding Program of Carroll County
When: Sunday March 10, 2024 Time: 9:00AM – 2:00PM
(Don’t forget
Daylight Savings Time)
What: Tack Sale/Swap
WHERE: CC AG Center Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Drive, Westminster, MD
New and Used tack, equipment, clothes, supplies and so much more!
NO ENTRY FEE!
Thank You To Our 4H Therapeutic Riding Horse Fair Sponsors - Thank you to Barnes Bollinger Insurance Services, the Maryland Troopers Association Lodge # 20, and Zack Tomlin and Tomlin Technology for generously sponsoring our March 10, 2024 Horse Fair and Tack Sale. Their support helps pay our expenses to host the fair so that more money from the sale can go directly to the program's operating costs.
This is the only fundraiser that the 4H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County has. Good buys from multiple vendors and great food too!
The 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County provides persons with disabilities the opportunity to benefit from a continuous program of therapeutic horseback riding in a safe environment, under the instruction of professionally trained staff, at a local facility.
Supporting individuals with special needs in our community is building a strong future for tomorrow.
For more information – or if you would like to help support the 4-H Therapeutic Riding - Mail to:
4-H Therapeutic Riding of Carroll County
PO Box 124
Westminster, Md.
21158
Or
Email: TRPHorsefair@gmail.com