Westminster Planning News Today

The historic Ellsworth Cemetery in Westminster is now part of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, recognizing the cemetery’s December 1876 founding by six Black Civil War veterans. On Jan. 11, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority approved expanding the Civil War Heritage Area to encompass the historic cemetery, a final resting place for many prominent Black residents of Carroll County. ...

The Westminster Common Council is moving forward with city code changes in order to make way for the sale of recreational cannabis starting July 1.

The historic Ellsworth Cemetery located on Leidy Road will soon be located within the city limits of Westminster, as the Common Council unanimously approved its annexation Monday night.

The Westminster Common Council is moving forward with city code changes in order to make way for the sale of recreational cannabis starting July 1.

In the last 20 years the Carroll Arts Center has proven invaluable as not only a center for arts and cultural events, but also as a critical economic development driver.

Board members said the school site, which closed in 1988, has become decrepit and a blight.