Comment on Water Towers: ‘They’re Not the Prettiest Things….’

Readers took their opinions to Carroll County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about water towers in Eldersburg, , the and . 

: "Another way I get great coupons is e-mailing the manufacturer directly and telling them how much you enjoy their product. You’d be surprised what they will send you in the mail for some positive feedback. I get ‘free samples’ as well as money saving coupons through Printapons." - Helenhartt

WATER TOWERS IN ELDERSBURG: "They're not the prettiest things, but I just think of them as an aspect of living in the country. At least they're painted blue, so they kind of blend in with the sky. I've seen some very interesting looking water towers in small towns in the Midwest that add interest to the skyline of the town." - Gabrielle Donnald

: "I've known Commissioner Howard for many years, and previously found him to be a thoughtful and smart guy...but I must say frankly that his leadership in year 1 was a big disappointment...perhaps he can concentrate more in year two in directing this Commissioner group to things that matter--such as a decision on the airport runway extension and the waste incinerator." - D. Metz 

: "Will everyone contact the State Highway Administration and ask that the turn signals at that light be changed so that traffic east and west on 140 must stop and wait for an arrow before they turn? I have contacted them after I have seen numerous accidents there, 1 which was fatal. This intersection is a mess, especially at rush hour. May the 2 men in the accident recover and return home to their families." - Sharon Miller