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Commissioners proclaim Carroll County a Green Light for Veterans County Nov. 4—1

Carroll County Board of Commissioners · October 30, 2025

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Summary

The board adopted a proclamation designating Nov. 4through Nov. 11 as Operation Green Light for Veterans in Carroll County and heard remarks from the Veterans Advisory Council about outreach and resources, including veteran service officers and a free veterans shuttle.

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation Oct. 30 designating Carroll County as a Green Light for Veterans County for Nov. 4 through Nov. 11, 2025, recognizing veteransservice and encouraging community display of green lights during that week.

The proclamation cited veterans' ongoing community contributions and noted county veteran-service operations and programs. The board heard remarks from Bob Eaney (chair of the Veterans Advisory Council) and Elaine Maestem (vice chair). Eaney said Operation Green Light "needs more publicity" and described the green light as a symbol of "hope, renewal, and well-being." Maestem said residents and businesses can participate by turning on green lights and by sharing information about available resources.

County staff and the veterans advisory council also highlighted services: Carroll County operates three certified veteran service officers who assist with compensation and pension claims and a free veterans shuttle coordinated through Carroll Transit and the Division of Aging and Disabilities. Staff provided the county phone number for veteran-service assistance: (410) 386-3800 and encouraged veterans to contact that office to be scheduled for support and shuttle services.

The proclamation was adopted and the board and veterans advisory council encouraged attendance at a May 3, 2026 veteran-celebration event at the Farm Museum and a Nov. 11 ceremony in Westminster.