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County approves agricultural easement purchase on 60-acre Bechtel farm

2815789 · March 27, 2025
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Summary

The commissioners approved using county funds to buy an agricultural easement on a 60.02-acre Randy L. and Susan A. Bechtel farm in Westminster, preserving the land from commercial use at 70% of appraised fair market value.

Carroll County Commissioners voted March 27 to exercise an option to purchase an agricultural easement on the Randy L. and Susan A. Bechtel property, a 60.02-acre farm at 1439 Old Taneytown Road in Westminster.

County staff presented a points-based appraisal showing the fair market value of the land at…

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