Water {back to top} The Department of Public Works operates the Town's water system. If you have a water emergency between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, please call the Department of Public Works at 410-239-6659. After hours, please call our answering service at 410-337-4766. All contractors must contact the Department of Public Works 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.
There is a minimum charge of $31.41, even if there is 0 consumption. After the first 5,000 gallons, the rates increase per thousand incrementally as depicted in the rate chart above. Pay your water bill online by MasterCard or Visa! LEAKS: The Hampstead Department of Public Works monitors water levels daily and has technology to find leaks, but we still need your help. If you spot a leak, please let us know immediately by calling Town Office at (410) 239-7408. (If there is a large leak necessitating a water emergency, please call the Water Emergency number at 410-337-4766.) For more information, see Water Leaks.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 the first Monday in April to the last Monday in November. 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. Christmas trees are picked up on 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's Department of Public Works. 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 of $90 and mailing costs ($5.75 per certified notice to each 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 Office. Public Gatherings. An application for public events on public streets or other large Town-owned gathering places must be obtained at the Town Office. Use of Open Space. An application for use of Town parks and other Town Open Space properties may be completed at the Town Office. The fee is $10 for a Town resident and $25 for an out-of-Town user. Pavilion rental at the Hampstead Municipal Park 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} *Joseph Renehan, 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 2010 Hampstead Community Comprehensive Plan 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. 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. Sugar Maple Park has a tot lot and a basketball court. It 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 held by the Hampstead Lions Club. Click here for details.
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 or Carroll County NPDES page. 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. Please 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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