Names and contact information for Westminster and Carroll County elected officials

October 30, 2025: Names, positions, and email addresses for the Westminster and Carroll County elected officials; including the Carroll County Delegate to Annapolis – Maryland General Assembly:

May 2025 Westminster Mayor and Common Council members

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker: Mbecker@westminstermd.gov

Council President Tony Chiavacci: tchiavacci@westminstermd.gov

Councilmember Ann Gilbert: agilbert@westminstermd.gov

Councilmember Greg Pecoraro: gpecoraro@westminstermd.gov

Councilmember Kevin Dayhoff: KDayhoff@westminstermd.gov

Councilmember Dan Hoff: DHoff@westminstermd.gov

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 MEMBERS BY COUNTY: CARROLL COUNTY

https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/07leg/html/gacocarr.html

Retrieved October 30, 2025

Maryland State Senator Justin Ready:

Maryland Delegate Chris Tomlinson:

Maryland Delegate April Rose

Maryland Delegate Eric Bouchat

DISTRICT 5

Sen. Justin D. Ready, District 5
James Senate Office Building, Room 315
11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3683
e-mail: justin.ready@senate.maryland.gov

Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R), District 5

House Office Building, Room 321
6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3200
e-mail: christopher.bouchat@house.maryland.gov

Del. April R. Rose (R), District 5

Lowe House Office Building, Room 213
6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3070
e-mail: april.rose@house.maryland.gov

Del. Christopher L. Tomlinson (R), District 5

Lowe House Office Building, Room 321
6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3359
e-mail: chris.tomlinson@house.maryland.gov

DISTRICT 42

Sen. Christopher R. West (R), District 42

James Senate Office Building, Room 322
11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3648
e-mail: chris.west@senate.maryland.gov

Del. Joshua J. Stonko (R), District 42C

House Office Building, Room 215
Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3833
e-mail: joshua.stonko@house.maryland.gov

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 The current, October 30, 2025 Carroll County Maryland Board of Commissioners are:

President Kenneth Kiler (District 2),

Vice-President Joseph Vigliotti (District 1),

and Commissioners Tom Gordon III (District 3),

Michael Guerin (District 4),

and Susan W. Krebs (District 5).

Their email addresses are:

kkiler@carrollcountymd.gov,

jvigliotti@carrollcountymd.gov,

tgordon@carrollcountymd.gov,

mguerin@carrollcountymd.gov,

and skrebs@carrollcountymd.gov  respectively.

Carroll County Commissioner Kenneth Kiler, President, District 2: kkiler@carrollcountymd.gov

Carroll County Commissioner Joseph Vigliotti, Vice-President, District 1: jvigliotti@carrollcountymd.gov

Carroll County Commissioner Tom Gordon III, District 3: tgordon@carrollcountymd.gov

Carroll County Commissioner Michael Guerin, District 4: mguerin@carrollcountymd.gov

Carroll County Commissioner Susan W. Krebs, District 5: skrebs@carrollcountymd.gov

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October 2025 City of Westminster Newsletter

October 2025 City of Westminster Newsletter

 

The October 2025 newsletter highlights upcoming fall events, City services, and updates on recreation and fitness programs.

 

The month kicks off with the Westminster Leaf Vacuum service starting on October 6 and continuing through December 5, 2025; residents must call (410) 848-9077 to request a pickup.

 

Open burning of leaves is prohibited within the city limits. For other collections, bi-weekly curbside collection of tree limbs, brush, metal, tires, and bulk trash, as well as weekly curbside yard waste collection, also require scheduling by calling 410-848-9077.

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Downtown Events in October include the Oyster Stroll on Saturday, October 11, from 12-4 PM on Main Street, featuring oyster farmers, vendors, and live entertainment like The Reagan Years, with proceeds benefiting Chesapeake Bay conservation.

 

The Downtown Westminster Farmers' Market operates every Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM through November 22, 2025, with themed days such as "Touch a Firetruck + Ambulance Day!" on the 18th and "National Pumpkin Day!" on the 25th.

 

A free family event, Spooky Saturday, is scheduled for October 25 from 3-6 PM on Main Street, featuring trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, games, crafts, and live entertainment; it begins with the one-mile Spooky Sprint at 2:55 PM. Official Trick-or-Treating within city limits is set for October 31st from 6-8 PM, and residents are asked to turn on their front porch light to indicate participation.

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Recreation and Parks events at Wakefield Valley Park include a free Walk with a Naturalist-Sunrise Hike on Monday, October 13, from 7:30-8:30 AM (email appreciated for attendance). A free, required-registration Owl Prowl for all ages is planned for Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00-7:30 PM, starting with a presentation before a guided night hike.

 

The Westminster Family Fitness Center offers various membership options, including access to over 50 group fitness classes per week, open gym time for basketball and pickleball, and childcare services for youth 11 and under. Drop-in Pickleball is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and classes are offered throughout the month.

 

The Adaptive Recreation Program for peers with special needs (ages 18+) offers socialization, service projects, community outings, and a "Fit and Fun with Melanie" dance-exercise class. The City is also seeking volunteers for events like the Celtic Canter, Wine Stroll, and Fallfest, offering incentives such as tickets and merchandise.

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Looking ahead, the Miracle on Main event is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, and will include Santa's Treat, an ice rink, the Holiday Lane Market, the Jingle Bell Run at 4:55 PM, the Holiday Electric Parade, and the ceremonial tree lighting. Parade applications are currently open for local organizations and businesses. The newsletter also mentions a December community event, A Night in Bethlehem, a free outdoor theatrical adventure on December 5th and 6th.

 

Finally, the City of Westminster has been recognized as a Bird City Maryland, and its signature bird is the Eastern Bluebird.

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City of Westminster MD hosts 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College

Westminster hosts 30^th Forestry Workshop

City of Westminster MD hosts 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College. Over 85 attended. Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - The City of Westminster Tree Commission, the City of Westminster Planning and Community Development, and Bartlett Tree Experts hosted the 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College.

Over 85 horticulturists and arb
orists from throughout the State of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region attended.

According to information on the City of Westminster web site, “The annual workshop was established with the goal of improving the skills of arborists, foresters, gardeners, and landscapers from government agencies. To this end, the one day event brings in industry experts from around the country to provide professional training and education. State Foresters and private arborists and foresters are welcomed as well.

“All eligible attendees receive Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, Maryland Pesticide Applicator--Full Recertification and Continuing Education Credits from ISA (International Society of Arborists) . Offering these re-certification and continuing education credits is an ongoing service which recognizes the professional achievements of the attendees.”

Topics covered by the workshop included: “Safety in Arboriculture, Chainsaw, Big Tree Program, Regulatory Update, Insect Update, Disease Update, [and] Tree Pruning.”

Folks who attended the workshop learned from “experts in the areas of: Safety Issues and Advancements in the Green Industry, Latest Insects and Treatment Options, How to Identify and Manage Diseases in the Landscape, How to Identify and Address Abiotic/Cultural Issues, Proper Pruning Techniques, [and] Regulatory Compliance - Updates on New Laws, Procedures…”

The workshops and presentations included Insect Update by Dr. Laura Nixon University of Maryland. Extension Specialist – Ornamental IPM and Entomology; Electrical Hazard Awareness by Mr. Chris Sprague, Bartlett Tree Experts; Disease Update presented by Mr. Dave Clement, University of Maryland; Pesticide Update by Stephen Goff, Department of Agriculture; DNR Tree Expert Update and roadside tree permits, Mr. Dan Coy, Maryland DNR; Proper techniques for planting trees by Jeremy Baker Bartlett tree - Outdoor Demo; and the Benefits of root invigoration using an air spade by Dr. Glynn Percival Bartlett Research Lab - Outdoor Demo.

Photos caption: City of Westminster MD hosts 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College. Over 85 attended. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ] Kevin E. Dayhoff

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Annual Oyster Stroll and Fire Department Open House Events on Saturday, October 11, 2025

Annual Oyster Stroll and Fire Department Open House Events on Saturday, October 11, 2025

For Immediate Release: City of Westminster Announces Annual Oyster Stroll and Fire Department Open House Events on Saturday, October 11, 2025

October 7, 2025

The City of Westminster is excited to host two family-friendly events on Saturday, October 11, 2025: the annual Oyster Stroll and the Westminster Fire Department's Volunteer Recruitment Open House.

The Oyster Stroll will take place throughout Downtown Westminster from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is expected to draw approximately 5,000 participants. Concurrently, the annual Open House at the Westminster Fire Company will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The Oyster Stroll is a "Shop, Slurp, and Stroll" event designed to raise awareness about the importance of oyster aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay. Attendees can delight in fresh oysters, live music, and samples of wine, spirits, and beer while strolling through Downtown Westminster.

Just after visiting the Stroll, the public is invited to the Westminster Fire Department Open House at the station located at 28 John Street. This event is part of the Maryland State Fireman's Association's statewide recruitment activities. The day will feature free activities for children, museum tours with antique fire equipment, fire and life safety information offered by partnering agencies, and much more. Station and apparatus tours will be offered, and personnel will be available to answer any questions about becoming a volunteer member of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company.

Please be advised that the Oyster Stroll will necessitate partial to full road closures in Downtown Westminster from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The impacted community area includes John Street/Bond Street to Railroad Avenue/MD Route 27 and Railroad Avenue/MD Route 27 to North/South Center Street. Specifically, West Main Street from John Street/Bond Street to Railroad Avenue/MD Route 27 will be closed, and East Main Street from Railroad Avenue/MD Route 27 to North/South Center Street will also be closed. Railroad Avenue/MD Route 27 will remain open with supervised crossing.

For more information on the Oyster Stroll, please contact the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department at 410-751-5501 or WestminsterRec@westminstermd.gov. For details on the Fire Department Open House and volunteer recruitment, please call (410) 848-1800.

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