Westminster, MD, Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Due to a scheduled BGE power outage, the South Carroll Senior and Community Center (SCSC) will be closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026. BGE is expected to restore power by the close of business on the 15th, and the center will open for evening outside user groups at 5 pm. SCSC will resume its regular operating hours on Friday, January 16th at 8 am.   

During this temporary closure, members are encouraged to visit any of Carroll County’s four other centers. Locations and contact information are noted below.

To ensure continuity of meal service for South Carroll members, the following arrangements have been made:

  • Meal Orders: Members wishing to dine at an alternative center must place their meal orders by Monday, January 12th at the center location of their choosing. Links to the center websites and contact information are noted below.
  • Take-Away Meals: Take-away meals will be available for pickup at the SCSC for members unable to travel to a different location. These meals must be pre-ordered by January 12th. To pre-order a take-away meal, call Brad Williams or Katie Bernstein at 410-386-3700. They can also be reached by email at (bawilliams@carrollcountymd.gov) and (kbernstein@carrollcountymd.gov). 

Senior Center Locations:

Mount Airy Senior and Community Center
703 Ridge Avenue Mount Airy, MD 21771
Melissa Cougnet, Manager 410-386-3960  

North Carroll Senior and Community Center
2328 Hanover Pike Hampstead MD 21074
Lori Ash, Manager 410-386-3900

Taneytown Senior and Community Center
220 Roberts Mill Rd Taneytown MD 21787
Erica Starr, Manager 410-386-2700

Westminster Senior and Community Center
125 Stoner Avenue Westminster MD 21157
Katie Wooden, Manager 410-386-3850 

Members can contact SCSC center manager Katie Bernstein at 410-386-3700 or Rich Ottone, Community Services Manager at 410-386-3809 for further information.