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Sykesville approves purchase of 4.07-acre parcel and amends FY2026 budget to cover cost

Town of Sykesville Mayor and Town Council · October 14, 2025
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Summary

The Sykesville Mayor and Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-O-5 authorizing the purchase of approximately 4.0657 acres (Map 200 Parcel 4323) northwest of Main Street and Norwood Avenue and adopted Ordinance 2025-O-6 to amend the fiscal 2026 budget, including a $525,000 capital allocation to fund the acquisition.

The Sykesville Mayor and Town Council on Oct. 14 unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-O-5 to acquire roughly 4.0657 acres identified as Map 200 Parcel 4323 northwest of Main Street and Norwood Avenue, and adopted Ordinance 2025-O-6 to amend the town’s FY2026 budget to fund the purchase and related revenue adjustments.

Staff described the parcel as strategically located in the town’s comprehensive plan and connectivity study and said it would support future trail connections and could provide space for town operations such as public works. Town staff also said the town has an EPA grant for environmental work: “the town did…

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