SULPHUR SPRING NEWS New Windsor, MD Volume 18 Issue 1 January, February, March 2023 The Town's responsibility for the Streetscape project should begin within the next few months. This includes the replacement of the aging water line on Main Street and High Street (Rte. 31) along with new laterals and water meters. Bid for the project is scheduled for January 4, 2023, Town Council meeting. Once a neer to have an informational meeting prior to the start of the project. This will al- timelines. Bi-weekly updates on the project will be posted on the Town's website. This project is being funded with $4,000,000 from the State of Maryland. A street paving project is underway. The lower section of Church Street has been remaining portion of Church Street, Robertson Drive, Water Street, and lower The Historic Dielman Inn foundation stabilization has been completed. This pro- ject was funded by grants administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The Town will be applying for additional grants to completed, we can solicit businesses to help revitalize the Inn and much-needed economic development for the Town. I want to thank Town Manager Dye, Public Works Director Wayne Myers, and Circuit Rider Mike Reynolds for coordinating Neal MAYOR C. Roop COUNCIL MEMBERS Kevin Cornick Dave Hoffman William Holl Kimberlee Schultz, Vice President TOWN OFFICE Gary Dye, Jr., Town Manager Danal Mangus, Clerk/Treasurer Kalena Bartoszak, Clerk Joan Henard, Code Enforcement PUBLIC WORKS Wayne Myers, Alan Tobery, Supervisor, Tyler Yingling ZONING ADMIN. PLANNING COMM. Glenn Monroe, Vice Chairman Kevin Shaughness Drew Strine Dave Hoffman, Ryan Christensen V. David Grayson MEETINGS: Town Council First Wednesday of Month Work Session As needed TOWN OFFICE 410-635-6575 www.newwindsomdgow approval Sharon Gribbin-Lindemon contractor is selected, staff will coordinate with the contractor and design engi- low everyone to better understand the project, expectations, responsibilties, and and under completed thankfully came in budget. Once the weather allows, the Admin & Water/Sewer Main Street will be paved as Highway User Revenue is available. Director of Public Works renovate the interior infrastructure of the Inn. vision is once the floor first is My William Schneeman with Lewis Contractors who managed the project. I'd like to recognize a young New Windsor resident, fifth Connor grader Mark Schultz, Chairman Roberman. Connor wrote me a letter about the possibility of a footbridge being Town Council Liaison the courts. While this is an option, Itold Connor we would look into the possibility erected over the railroad tracks between Atlee Ridge and the Basketball court on Water Street. This would be a safer way for Connor and other children to to of applying for a grant to build a basketball court in Atlee Ridge. i invited Connor to attend the December Town Council meeting and actually had him on the agen- da. He was recognized at the meeting for wanting to make a difference in the As we enter the new year, I'd like for you to take some time and consider the get Town and how he went about it. Great Connor! job Third Monday of Month many organizations in New Windsor that are looking for volunteers. The Fire Planning Commission Company, Lions Club, Heritage Committee, and the West Carroll Rec Council are Fourth Monday of Month, just a few organizations that provide a wide range of opportunities to help make our Town a better town in which to work, play and live. Please consider joining one of these organizations, new members are vital toi the future health and exist- ence of these organizations. Whatever your cause, whatever your motivation, Ihope you'll agree with me that volunteer service is an extraordinary gift. Neil Bush TOWN CALENDAR January 4 Disposable Does Not Mean Flushable The sewer system is designed to accept) water, human waste and toilet paper. Toilet paper dissolves quickly in water. However disposable cleaning wipes, diapers, paper towels and other such items do not dissolve accumulate in tem contributing to clogs and back-ups. As these items travel through the sys- tem they also get caught in the pumps and other equipment potentially dam- aging the equipment and leading to an overflow. Even ift the label reads "flushable" iti is still safer to dispose these items in the trash. So help pro- tect the sewer system that serves your tem is intended for. Remember "Disposable Does Not Mean Flushable" Town Council -7:00 PM 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Office Closed 17 Work Session - 7:00 PM 23 Planning Commission- 6:00PM February 1 20 March 1 Town Council -7:00 PM President's 21 Work Session 7:00 PM 27 Planning Commission- -6 6:00PM Town Council -7:00 PM 20 Work Session - 7:00 PM 27 Planning Commission 6:00 and may easily the sewer sys- Day Office Closed **Meeting dates and times are subject to changes. Please confirm community and only flush what the sys- dates and times at the Town website NewindoDaer ****Christmas trees will be picked up on Thursday's, January 5th, 12th and 19th. Please have trees in front of your house for pick-up. Main Street residents should place trees in the alleys behind their homes. Be sure all decorations are removed. **** DON'T FORGET TO BUY YOUR DOG LICENSE! Friendly reminder, Daylight Savings is March 12th SPRINE FORWARD Ao 9 7 39 You can now purchase the new: 2023 dog license at the Town Hall. You will need your dog's rabies certificate, which includes the rabies tag number and revaccination date. Ifyour dog is altered you will need to show proof of spay or neuter. Trash/Recycle Pick-up is on Wednesday's Prices for Dog Licenses: Senior Citizen (Altered) - $3.00 Senior Citizen (Unaltered) - $10.00 Altered - $5.00 Unaltered - $25.00 Late Penalty (Beginning March 1st) -$10.00 Ifyou still need a recycle toter please contact the Town Office. **Senior Citizen is age 62** Suggested Snow Emergency Off Street Parking Lions Park, Tennis Courts, Skate Park, Atlee Ridge Pump Station Check the Town Website and Facebook page for updates during Snow **Friendly reminder to look on the next page for more information on Eclectic Motor Company 103 Church Street New Windsor, MD Ph: (443)-671-6536 We accept clean waste Emergency Snow Emergency** oill Snow Emergency Routes The Town Code states parking is prohibited on designated Town Snow Emergency Routes whenever a Snow Emergency has been declared by the State Highway Administration or the Maryland State Police. Parking is prohibited until the Snow Emergency is lifted and the streets are cleared of snow. The parking prohibition applies to all vehicles including towed vehicles such as trailers and campers. Having the streets clear of parked vehicles during snow events allows the Town Please be advised that Maryland Transportation Article 21-1119 authorizes law enforcement officers to ticket and tow vehicles parked on snow emergency routes when a snow emergency, is declared. Violators of this transportation article could be fined $70. Violator's will also be responsible for the tow bill, if the vehicle is in fact towed. When as snow emergency is declared by the State Highway Administration, the Town of New Windsor will post the declaration on the Town's Website and Facebook page.. Please remember to stay educated during snow events. Whenever you hear the weatherman callf for snow, play its safe andj just remove your vehicle from the street so you are not crews to clear the snow more quickly andi is safe for the Town residents and staff. burdened later with cost associated with violations. New Windsor Snow Emergency Routes **NO PARKING ON THESE ROADS DURING SNOW EMERGENCY- Old Town Blue Ridge Ave Church Street College Ave Lambert Ave Hillside Drive Main Street (Route 31) Maple Ave Water Street Atlee Ridge Jo Apter Place Kaylan Court Kelsey Court Vista Court Blue Ridge Graybill Court Gullo Road Miles Court Murphy Court Atlee Ridge Road Clauser Court High Street (Route 31) Overleigh Way Additional information and updates willl be provided on the Town' Website and Facebook Page. What is the best way to clean snow from the sidewalks? Remove snow along the sidewalk adjacent to your property. Do not push. snow from the sidewalk into the street. Clear the snow from around the fire hydrant ift there is one ini front of your property. You should. move the snow to your front yard, behind the stoop. line, or the grass strip between the curb and sidewalk ifone exists. Where possible try to clear a path at least three feet wide along the sidewalk. Corner property own- We understand it can bet frustrating when our plows push snow back over: an area you already shoveled however, please Why do snow plows leave a ridge at the end of my driveway? Whoi is responsible for clearing the ridge? Snow ridges are an unavoidable after-effect of plowing streets, particularly. in larger or heavier snow storms. Public Works must plow to create a passable driving lane. While this clears a path for traffic, itmay leave a snow ridge. We appreciate this concern. However, residents are responsible. for clearing any ridge in front oft their driveway. We suggest driveways be cleared after street. snow clearing operations are conducted, this means when the full road is free of snow back to the curb. Cul-De-Sacs are extremely difficult to plow and time consuming. THANK YOU to residents who live on Cul-De-Sacs for Park cars in driveways: Parking cars in the driveway will allow snow plows to clear the snow more quickly, get streets responsibility of the property owner. Town code requires the sidewalks to be cleared within 241 hours of the end oft the ers should clear a path for bus stops. read below to understand why this happens and howt to resolve it. your continued patience and understanding plowed as wide as possible and avoid the possibility of damaging cars. Clear sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of the snow: Clearing the sidewalks is the snow. PREVENTING FROZENAND BURSTING WATER PIPES Indoor pipes can freeze, depending on such variables as outside temperature, inside temperature, insulation and placement in the building. Pipes in attics, above ceilings, in crawl spaces and basements, and near exterior walls are highly vulnerable to freezing, especially where there is poorinsulation, wall cracks or other openings that allow entry of cold outside air. Monitor important risk control equipment, such as water-based fire protection systems (automatic sprinkler systems, fire pumps, hoses and hydrants). Whether or not piping in these systems actually bursts, any freezing of water can block water flow, preventing proper operation in case of fire. These systems must remain heated and ice-free to minimize losses from fire and water damage. Depending on the hazard, a wet pipe sprinkler system could be converted to a dry system. RISK CONTROL BEST PRACTICES bursting, we recommend that you: To prevent the formation ofi ice in pipes due to freezing temperatures and to prevent the pipes from Always place pipingi in heated areas of a building. Properly insulate attics, exterior walls and other areas lacking adequate heating. Repair broken windows, ill-fitting doors and other conditions that allow heat loss. Keep exterior doors closed, even if not in the immediate vicinity of piping. Maintain heat in buildings at all times. No area with piping should be allowed to fall below 50 F(10'C). (This requires regular maintenance, inspection and servicing of existing heating equipment, and safe emergency measures during a prolonged power failure.) Shut off the water lines and drain all pipes if the building is to bel left unattended for an extended period. (The exceptions are sprinkler systems unless all combustible materials are removed and the building is noncombustible or fire-resistive.) Provide insulation around a pipe sufficient to reduce heat loss, or provide heat tracing, if the pipe might be exposed to freezing temperatures. LGITD WWW.IGIY.ORG PREVENTING FROZEN AND BURSTING WATER PIPES Install low temperature alarms (with remote monitoring) in cold-prone areas. Adequately maintain and prepare dry-pipe sprinkler systems for cold weather (drain low points, etc.). Properly service and winterize private yard hydrants. Clear snow and ice from private yard hydrants, outside hose connections and fire protection system valves to help prevent freezing of these systems. IMPORTANT Identify the main water shut-off valve(s) for the building and ensure that key personnel know where they are in case of a pipe break. Never attempt to thaw a frozen pipe with an open flame. VACANT, IDLE AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS AS special mention should be made of buildings considered vacant, idle or unoccupied. All oft the above issues and recommended best practices apply to these types of buildings. Int fact, because they are typically rarely used and less frequently visited, an extra effort is required to ensure that all measures and precautions are taken. During severe weather, daily visits (if possible) should be made. Ifadequate heat cannot or will not be maintained, the main domestic water supply valve should be shut off and all water from piping should be completely drained by a qualified plumber. Sprinkler systems and other water-based fire protection systems are a special case. Every effort should be made to keep these systems in service. LGITD WWW.LGIT.ORG NO PLASTIC BAGS IN THE CART DONOT BAG Recyclables Collecting recyclables in a bag? Empty the contents into the cart. Return plastic bags to retailers. CARROLL COUNTY RECYCLES Mix recycling loose in the bin NOT in a bag: PH D Recycling Cardboard, Aseptic & Gable Top Containers, Cereal & Other Paperboard Boxes, Paper Bags, Newspapers, Inserts, Office Paper, Junk Mail, Magazines & Catalogs, Paperback Books NO HARDBACK BOOKS, NO SHREDDED PAPER PLEASE: NO Batteries NOStyrofoam NO Electronics NO Food Waste NO Ceramics or Dishes NO Trash or Yard Waste NO Motor Oil Containers NO Clamshell Containers NO Household Hazardous Waste NOI Light Bulbs, Window Glass or Mirrors Toadvertise ny yourk local Money Mailer call 410-446-4 4589 Aluminum, Tin & Steel Cans, Containers, Glass. Jars & Bottles, Plastic Tubs, Plastic Bottles (#1-#7), Wide-Mouth Containers (NO #6 Containers) NO PLASTIC BAGS OR PLASTIC WRAP ACCEPTED AT CURBSIDE. Drop off CFL BULBS at any Home Depot or Lowe's, or ask about CFL recycling aty your local Ace! Hardware. They are also accepted at Carroll County's Household Hazardous Waste! Events. For more information about SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING visit ww.recydlecarol.org or call the BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE at 410-386-2510. MORE 367-04-2399-1 -292 NEW WINDSOR FIRE DEPARIMENT For any updates please check the website www.nwid10.org and the Facebook page Troop582 St.Luke's (Winters) Lutheran Church 701 Green Valley Road New Windsor, MD Meets Mondays from 7-8:30PM Samples ofl Recent Trips: Biked the GAPT Trail (Pittsburght toCumberland) and C&OC Canal Backpacking ont theA AT. Rifle/ Shotgun: shooting weekends (severall leaders are NRA-certified Instructors) Canoeing! the] james River ANDI Northern" Tier Why join? Troop5 5827 Very: active Troop Scout led! but 7a active Scoutmasters! toc coacha and guide Our Scoutsa andI Leadersl have wonn numerous cook-offs Wel liket toc camp, hike, bike, canoe &s shoot, but wea also know how to relax ande enjoy aweekendi int ther woods! ATTENTION WEELOSIANDTAENISD Come visit' Troop! 582 Meett the Scouts and Leaders We'r rel looking forward tos seeing you!! Tol learn more, contact: Jennifer Sumers 410-897-7547 sumersl@gmailcom WEST CARROLL REC COUNCIL NEWS West Carroll serves New Windsor, Union Bridge, Taneytown and surrounding areas. Anyone interested in Rec Council pro- grams or events is welcome to attend our meetings, which are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm Next Meeting Dates: Jan 9", Feb 13", March 13+ Visit our website: www.gowcrc.com Facebook: ntp/www.faceboocom/gOWCRC For general information about West Carroll programs, contact Community Coordinator, Penny Rockwood at 410-775-1506 or prockwoodT@verzonnet New Windsor Food Bank Making a Difference! New Windsor Food Bank opens their food pantry doors every Wednesday night from 5:30pm-7 7pm. All you need to bring along with you is a form of picture ID. Come in on the side doors on High Street. We will provide a variety The Shepherd's Staff has al Blessings Closet location at St. Paul United Methodist Church,200 Main Street, New' Windsor of fresh, frozen, and canned food items for you and your family. We offer free assistance to all with Non-food Essentials and Personal Care items. The Blessings Closet is open the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:15-6:30pm Located: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 200 Main Street, New Windsor, MD: 21776 Must Live in New Windsor or Union Bridge Zip Codes 21776 or 21791 Hours: Wednesdays 5:15-6 6:30 pm Easter Bazaar and Bake Sale April 151, 2023, 9:00 am. To2:00 PM, Johnsville United Methodist Church, 11106 Green' Valley Road, Union Bridge, MD Job Opening St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Windsor, MD is seeking a part time independent Administrative Assistant. Work schedule flexible, 8-12 hrs. a week. Position includes but not limited too preparing bulletins, PowerPoint, mailings, data entry, etc. Stay at home parents and retirees encouraged to apply. Must have a favorable background check. Interested applicants send resume or letter of intent to stpaulnewwindsor@gmal.com or call 410-635-2442 and leave a 21791 message for Sarah. Town of New Windsor 209 High Street P.O. Box 609 New Windsor, MD 21776 Current resident or: New Windsor Town Office Hours Monday Friday 9:00 am -3:00 pm Phone: 410-635-6575 Fax: 410-635-2995 ANewwindsOmMDgow Return not requested OF,NEW WIND INCORPC MARYLAND 1844 2023