HAMPSTEAD — The town announced a public town hall for 6:30 p.m. July 22 to discuss the Roberts Field stormwater pond project with representatives from Carroll County Bureau of Resource Management.

Why it matters: Town staff and county officials will explain the reasons the project is necessary and the scope of planned work, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions before construction or permitting steps proceed.

Town staff asked residents to attend the session where Janet O'Mear and Claire Hurt from Carroll County will present; the meeting will explain project necessity and scope, the town said. The town encouraged public attendance.

Quotes and attribution: A town staff member announced the town hall during the council meeting; the transcript identifies that speaker as Jim.

Next steps: The town will host the July 22 session and said county staff will describe project details for public review and comment.

Ending: No formal vote or approval was taken at the council meeting on the stormwater project; the town called for public engagement at the July 22 town hall.