Water {back to top} The Public Works Department operates the Town's water system. If you have an emergency between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, please call the Public Works Department at 410-239-6659. After hours, please call our answering service at 410-337-4766. All contractors must contact the Public Works Department for information on connecting to the Town water system. Impact fees must be paid in full at the Town Offices before a connection is completed. It is a violation of the Town Code to tamper with any connections. The Town bills water quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Water bills are based on consumption. Rates are listed below.
Pay your water bill online by MasterCard or Visa! Sewer {back to top}The public sewer system is operated by Carroll County Government. Please call (410) 386-2000 for questions or concerns regarding public sewer.
Trash {back to top}Trash and recyclables are picked up every Thursday or Friday. Residents should place trash and recyclables curbside on Wednesday evening for Thursday pickup and Thursday evening to ensure pickup on Friday. The Town will provide recycle bins to new residents. A list of acceptable recyclables is below. For Holidays which fall on pickup days, the following day will be picked up. The Town sponsors three bulk trash pickup days. These days are reserved for large non-hazardous items like old chairs, appliances, etc. Bulk trash days are scheduled the third Saturday of March, July, and October. Residents should place bulk items curbside on the Friday evening before pickup. We cannot pickup up tires, paint, motors, items with freon, oil or other hazardous waste or construction materials. Hazardous waste must be disposed of privately. You may call Carroll County Landfill at 410-386-4550 or visit their website at http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recycle/ for questions concerning disposal of hazardous waste. Lawn waste is picked up up every Monday from April 1st to November 30. Lawn waste consists of grass clippings and small branches not in excess of three feet and/or 4" in diameter. Branches must be bundled in arm-full loads. Lawn clippings must be placed in Kraft Paper Bags. Residents should place lawn waste curbside on the Sunday evening before pickup. Holiday trees are picked up up the first two Mondays after New Year's Day. Trees are recyclable items so they MUST be cleaned of all ornamental decorations and trimmings. Residents should place trees curbside the Sunday evening before pickup. Recyclables: We will provide you with a recycle bin. Recyclables are picked up the same day as your trash. See the Carroll County Recycling page for specific items. What can I take to the Northern Landfill? What can I recycle and do I have to separate it? Streets {back to top} The Town uses the Carroll County Roads and Storm Drain Specifications Manual for construction requirements with the exception of paving specifications. Inquire with the Town Manager concerning the current standards for paving. Local streets are maintained by the Town Public Works Department. Permits {back to top} Dog License You may purchase your annual dog license at the Town Office. Costs vary according to altered or unaltered dogs, any late penalties or the purchase by senior citizens. Hawking and Peddling License Vendors must file an application for a permit to solicit, hawk or peddle goods, wares or services. The fee is $50 and the applicant must provide a recent photo and three references who have known them for at least a year. Violators will be prosecuted. Applications Appeals Case. An application is needed for a hearing made to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Costs are: Filing fee of $100, advertising charge $150 and notice of mailing costs $5.54 per adjoining property owner. Building Permit. Applications are available at the Town Office, but they must be taken to the Carroll County Bureau of Permits at 225 N. Center St. in Westminster. The County then reviews and forwards them to the Town. Cost is 50% of the Carroll County permit fee. Building permits require a scaled drawing. What's a scaled drawing and where do I get one? Meeting Room. For use of Town Hall, please schedule 3 weeks in advance. The fee is $50 payable in the Town Offices. Public Gatherings. An application for public events held at the Fire Hall or other large gathering places must be obtained at the Town Offices. Use of Open Space. An application for use of Town parks and other Town Open Space properties may be completed at the Town Offices. The fee is $10 for a Town resident and $25 for an out-of-Town user. Pavilion rental is $75.00. Sign Permit Article XV of the Town Code requires a permit & zoning certificate for most new signs. To apply for a Sign Permit, you will need the following information: a good description of the sign; dimensions; materials; wording and sign colors; and, the exact location and dimension of building facade to which the sign shall be affixed. Applications for a Sign Permit are available at the Town Office. Zoning Certificates Zoning Certificate Applications must be filed with the Town Office for: building additions and modifications; new homes; use and occupancy or change of use; day care operations and new signs. Payments Citizens may pay corporation taxes, water bills, police reports, tickets, and building permits at the Town Office.
Zoning {back to top} *Laurie
Womer, Chair The Planning and Zoning Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Town Hall. The Commission reviews all development site plans and Main Street Revitalization Plans. Applicants wishing to appeal the decisions of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Zoning Administrator may appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals are held as required. The Board of Appeals consists of three board members and one alternate and are appointed by the Mayor. Accessory Uses-Everything you need to know about garages, fences, sheds, pools, and more! Zoning Administrator's Findings Fire Department {back to top} The Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company was incorporated in 1900 and is a very important part of the community. The Company is comprised of many members of which, 57 active members that respond to 100% of emergencies in Hampstead and neighboring communities. If you are interested in supporting the Volunteer Fire Company or have any questions about their services, feel free to stop by 1341 N. Main Street, Hampstead or call 410-239-4280. Police Department
Taser Task Force
Chief Meekins served on Attorney General Douglas Gansler’s Task Force on Electronic Control Weapons as a representative of the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association. This Task Force completed its work and submitted a report with recommendations for training, use and legislation to Attorney General Gansler on December 15th, 2009. Hampstead Police Department wins it's seventh Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge Award for promoting and enforcing Traffic Safety.
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Captain Jay Gribbin 410-239-8954 April 20, 2009 CARROLL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge Recognizes Top Statewide AgenciesState, County and local police agencies from Westminster, Hampstead, Manchester, Carroll County Sheriff, MSP Westminster Barrack, and McDaniel College Campus Safety were honored last week as the top agency in their respective category at the annual Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge recognition ceremony in Baltimore, Maryland. Winning a Law Enforcement Challenge award signifies not only excellence in traffic safety enforcement, but also a commitment to overall public safety. The 2008 campaign featured an emphasis on seat belt, DUI, and aggressive driving enforcement and education activities. Co-sponsored by the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, the Maryland Sheriff’s Association and the Maryland Highway Safety Office, the Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge promotes competition among Maryland police agencies, while recognizing and honoring those that excel in traffic safety enforcement. “More than 600 people are killed every year on Maryland’s roadways,” said Maryland Chiefs of Police Association President Chief Bernadette DiPino. “I want to congratulate the officers of the winning agencies for their commitment to the Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge and the service to their community.” 2010 Law Enforcement Challenge The 2010 Law Enforcement Challenge begins in January and is a year long effort to promote Traffic Safety. A series of selective enforcement efforts will be undertaken to reinforce traffic safety in hopes of educating the public to the importance to drive safe. "Click it or Ticket " the seat belt enforcement campaign runs the month of May to raise awareness for seat belt usage. Checkpoint Strikeforce is a year long effort aimed at targeting Drunk and Impaired Driving while the Smooth Operator effort are geared towards the Aggressive Driver. The dates for Smooth Operator are as follows: June 6th -12th July 4th - 10th August 1st - 7th and September 5th - 18th, 2010. These efforts are in partnership and are supported financially by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Maryland Highway Safety Office. The best way to avoid being ticketed during any of these campaigns is to: 1: Wear you seat belt 2: Don't drink and drive 3: Don't be an aggressive driver 2009 SHOP WITH A COP was held on December 12th, 2009 December of 2009 members of Hampstead Police Department and Maryland State Police participated in the 2nd annual “Shop with a Cop” program. Pfc. Christina Bladen coordinated this event with Wal-Mart and social service providers. Children were selected to go shopping with uniformed police officers at the Hampstead Wal-Mart, who hosted this event. It was difficult to determine who was having the most fun, the kids or the cops!
Ten children ranging in ages from 7-15 from six families participated in the event. Area residents and local businesses provided donations of cash and gifts to help make this event a tremendous success. Each child was provided a Wal-Mart gift card and was sent shopping to purchases gifts for their family members. Breakfast was served by Wal-Mart employees who also assisted the children in wrapping their purchases. At the conclusion of this shopping experience the children were returned to their parents along with their wrapped presents.
Days following the Shop with a Cop event each of the six families were delivered either a Turkey or Ham and all the fixings for a full holiday meal. Weis Market donated Weis Gift cards to use to purchase the food and other funds were used from generous donations made by people like you, and we thank you for your support. The police department members who delivered the meals were assisted with the deliveries by Kevin Hann, Deputy Superintendent of the Public Works for the Town of Hamsptead.
Donations are greatly appreciated. Checks are to made out to The Town of Hampstead and can be mailed to 1112 Main St., Hampstead, 21074 Ken Meekins Chief of Police, Town of Hampstead E-Mail the Chief @ police@qis.net Smile ! You may be on Camera.
PFC Russell Halterman's K-9 Police Cruiser and our new 2009 Chevy Impala driven by PFC Thorn are both equipped with video and audio capabilities to capture traffic stops and arrests. E-TICKET PROGRAM: Soon all of Hampstead Police Patrol Vehicles will be equipped with the Maryland State Police E-Ticket program which will allow officers to issue Citations Electronically from their police vehicle. A copy of the citations is given to the motorist and an electronic copy is forwarded to the Maryland State Police for distribution through the system. INVESTIGATIONS:
K-9 / Narcotics Detection
"Nego" is a certified Narcotics Detection K-9 and is also a patrol dog which means he will be certified in crowd control, tracking and apprehension of suspects. "Nego" works with his handler, PFC Russell Halterman, who together just graduated March 25th, 2007 from the K-9 Training Center in Pennsylvania after an intense three week training period. Community Policing
Sectors and Assignment
#1 Roberts Field / Hampstead Valley: Off. Bob Swartz
#2 Main Street / Small Crossings: PFC Rob Orem
#3 Shiloh Run / Brandywine Station/ Westwood Park: PFC Christina Bladen
#4 North Carroll Farms / Oakmont Green: PFC Clint Thorn
Sergeant Bob Riggio Patrol Supervisor
The Hampstead Police Advisory Council meets the 3rd Wednesday of February, May, August and November. The meetings are held at Town Hall @ 7 p.m. and are open to the public. March 2010 Monthly Police Report March 2010 Monthly Crime Statistics Miss Utility {back to top} CALL MISS UTILITY BEFORE YOU DIG 1-800-257-7777
Tree Commission {back to top} Hampstead’s Tree Commission is responsible for an Arbor Day Planting and preserving Hampstead’s trees and landscaping. The Tree Commission has completed projects at the Southern Entrance to Town, the Northern Entrance to Town, Sites Memorial Park and the Hampstead Police Station. Memberships are by appointment. Contact the Town Office for additional information.
Ethics {back to top} The Ethics Commission has three (3) members who serve three (3) year terms. The Ethics Commission meets as needed to review ethics issues. Residents with ethics concerns should call the Town Office for instructions on filing complaints.
Parks {back to top} Parks, and Recreation/Libraries North Carroll Community Pond. Picnic tables, playground and pond for fishing, ice skating allowed when weather conditions permit. Located off MD Rt. 30 near North Carroll Middle School. Oakmont Green is an 18 hole PGA golf course located on Golf View Lane. Historic Hampstead Train Station has been restored as a museum and visitors’ center by the Hampstead Train Station Committee, Inc and is located on Shiloh Avenue. Main Street Memorial Park hosts outdoor events throughout the year at the site of the downtown Veteran’s Memorial and historic old Hampstead Elementary School Building and is located at 1211 Main Street. Oden Kemp Town Center Park near the Post Office sports a full basketball court and playground equipment and is located on Houck Avenue. Chief Sites Memorial Park offers a playground facility, walking path, picnic tables and skate area and is located on Lower Beckleysville Road. Melvin Miller Memorial Park offers two tennis courts and an all purpose blacktop court and is located on Main Street near the northern rail road crossing. North Carroll Branch of the Carroll County Public Library offers many resources including Internet access. North Carroll Senior Center provides activities, transportation and fund-raising activities for seniors. Town Art Galley located at Town Hall gives area artists a secure location to display their work. Roberts Field Pond is a large pond stocked for fishing and is located on North Woods Trail. Kimberly Village Playground has a tot lot and swing set and is located on Sugar Maple Street. Hampstead Municipal Park sports two ball diamonds, a multipurpose field, pavilion, picnic area, .5 mile walking trail and volleyball courts. MAJOR EVENTS Firemen’s Carnival. For 60 years, this has been the major annual Town celebration for one week each August. Hampstead Day is an annual craft, food and entertainment event celebrated on Main Street the 4th Saturday in May. Hampstead
Annual Golf Tournament is held in September at the Oakmont Green
Golf Course, with proceeds going toward the Town scholarship fund
and various community projects. Holiday Lighting and Banner Display is co-sponsored by the Town and the local merchants during the Christmas season located at the Main Street Memorial Park and along Main Street.
Stormwater Management {back to top} The Town of Hampstead works closely with Carroll County Government to manage stormwater and prevent discharge into storm sewer systems. For more information on how you can help prevent pollution into storm sewers, visit the EPA. Snow Removal {back to top} The Town of Hampstead provides snow plowing services for Town Roads. Please be reminded that our drivers are plowing the entire Town and cannot plow your driveway. We understand that, at times, we may create a berm in front of your driveway. This is a normal by-product of snow plowing services. Please do not park in courts or along streets marked no parking during snow events. |
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The
Police Department is located at 1112 Main Street. The Hampstead
Police Department's non-emergency
information telephone number is 410-239-8954. The
Town of Hampstead Police Department currently has nine sworn members,
one civilian secretary and a K-9 "Nego".
PFC
Stacey Gaegler has a new and very challenging assignment
as the Agency Criminal Investigator. This new assignment is just
one of many that include a multitude of Administrative duties coupled
with Community Liaison assignments.
The Hampstead Police Department is proud to introduce their newest
member. K-9 "Nego", a two year old German
Sheppard from the Slovak Republic where he received extensive training
in Narcotic Detection and Patrol K-9 work. "Nego" was named
at birth by his handlers for Abed-nego, a character from the Book of
Daniel in the Bible.
Chief
Meekins has divided the Town of Hampstead into four sectors and
assigned
an officer as the primary contact for citizens and
community leaders within that sector to address and work on special concerns or
problems. The sectors are as follows:
Hampstead
Cycling Classic is sponsored by The Velo Club of Baltimore.
Local resident Dr. Kevin Resh organizes this annual day of family fun
and cycle races held at North Carroll High School each summer.
