Adjacent to the Health Department in the Robert Moton Center, the goal of the Board of Elections is to "administer faithfully and efficiently the election laws of the State of Maryland and the United States. In so doing, we will aggressively pursue the registration of all eligible County citizens." At this location, citizens can register to vote, learn about candidates, and find election results.
Bykota Senior Center opened in 1962 and offers services, classes and recreation activities for area residents ages 60 and over. Classes are offered every day in subjects ranging from woodshop to yoga. Events in an average month may include bingo games, ice cream socials and concerts. The building used to be a school and still has its basketball court. According to the staff, the seniors play just as hard as the kids did.
The Office of Law, also known as the County Attorney's Office, serves as legal adviser to Baltimore County officials, agencies, departments and commissions on all civic legal matters.
The office is located in the Old Court House building on Washington Avenue.
This department oversees zoning, building codes, rights-of-way and other issues affecting development. Fees for permits and inspections are listed on the agency's Web site. The agency publishes a twice-monthly e-newsletter for each district of the county with the latest zoning changes in the neighborhood.
Home of the Mustangs, Robert Moton Elementary School is located just south of downtown Westminster, near Carroll Community College. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, and the principal is Judith Walker.
City of Zion Church's mission is to reach the unsaved and untouched for Jesus Christ. The church works with a variety of agencies, including Advocacy & Referral Services, Laurel Pregnancy Center and Share Food Network. See the website for the different types ministries the church is affiliated with.
William Winchester Elementary School is located at 70 Monroe Street, just behind West Middle School in Westminster. It serves children from Kindergarten through the fifth grade, and the principal is Joseph Dorsey.
Young people who are looking for information on opportunities with the military can find more information at the Armed Forces Career Center, located in the Forman Mills shopping center. The Army, Air Force and Marine Corps each have an office in this center.
The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center is open on a walk-in basis throughout the week for taxpayers with questions about taxes and other IRS-related issues. Also appointments can also be made with IRS personnel here. The office building is located on Georgia Avenue near the intersection of Blueridge Avenue.
Next to popular food establishments in an outside mall on Georgia Avenue, this county government store carries a wide variety of spirits, liquors and wines. The store is well stocked and carries kosher items. Identification is strictly enforced.
The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department was originally built in 1946, renovated in 1978 and then again in 2001 (but it still doesn't have a fire pole). KVFD Station 5 has more than 120 volunteers, with about 60 active volunteers. Two fire trucks and two ambulances (one for advanced life support and one for basic life support) are ready to go when an emergency is called in. The fire department is staffed from 6am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, by five career fire fighters and from 6pm to 6am and 24 hours on weekends by volunteers. "Riding Members" live at the fire house and serve a minimum of four shifts per week in exchange for their housing.
Enter the information office and be greeted by knowledgeable and helpful volunteers who are ready to answer questions and be as helpful as possible. The fire department is always looking for new volunteers (not only firefighters but office workers, paramedics and more). Classes are offered by Montgomery County Public Safety Training. Interested parties must be at least 17 years of age.
The Baltimore County Council is in session year-round, meeting twice a month to vote on issues and hear testimony on bills. While all council members have offices in their districts, all of them also have offices in Towson. The offices and council chambers are on the second floor of the county courthouse. The current councilman for District 5, which includes Towson, is Vince Gardina.
