Eldersburg and Sykesville Today: Feb. 16

1. It's Career and Technology Month

Did you know it's Career and Technology education (CTE) Month in Carroll County? The month is geared towards promoting the growth of career, technology and education fields throughout Carroll County Public Schools. Find more information here. 

2. Bird Walk at Piney Run

Dave Harvey of the Carroll County Bird Club is leading a morning bird walk at Piney Run Park today. Beginning birders are welcome to the search for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors and woodpeckers. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides. The program is open to ages 10-adult.

3. Baord of Comissioner Open Session Meeting - 10 a.m.

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting in Room 311 of the County Office Building today at 10 a.m. The agenda includes:

• Public Comment
• Approval/Adoption of December, 2011 Minutes
• Bid Approval Eight Hundred Microsoft
• Department of Management and Budget Update
• Request Approval of Operating Budget Reolution O-05- Funding for Advanced Technical Emergency Services Association
• Department of Citizen Services Update
• Discussion regarding upcoming Joint Delegation/Board of County Commissioners Meeting in Annapolis, Maryland

4. Carroll County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 1:30 p.m.

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is holding an open session meeting today at 1:30 p.m. in Room 311 of the County Office Building. The agenda includes:

• Public Comment
• Department of Public Works Update
• Discussion of Modifications to Chapter 97 - Construction Codes and Request Approval to proceed to Public Workshops
• Department of the Comptroller Update
• Department of Land Use, Planning and Development Update
• Department of the County Attorney Update

5. Carroll County Planning Commission Meeting

Commissioners Rothschild and Fraizier will attend the Carroll County Planning and Commission Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in room 003 of the County Office Building. Find the complete agenda here.