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Carroll County commissioners reject museum visitor-plan grant application amid concerns about process and cost
Summary
The Carroll County Board of County Commissioners voted to defeat a motion to apply for a Maryland Heritage Areas Program grant to fund an enhanced visitor-experience plan for the Farm Museum, citing a rushed timeline, unclear cost estimates and the advisory board’s lack of prior review.
The Carroll County Board of County Commissioners on March 26 voted against authorizing an application for a Maryland Heritage Areas Program (MHAA) grant to fund an enhanced visitor-experience plan for the Carroll County Farm Museum.
Jane S., manager of the Carroll County Farm Museum, told commissioners the project would hire professional museum and visitor-development consultants to help increase return visits and improve signage and exhibits. "We can always be better and I think that is what this is about," she said in presenting the request.
Several commiss…
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