Tree clearing begins after protest ends

Crews began clearing an area including about 330 trees near Carroll County Regional Airport on Monday after residents dropped a move to block the cutting.

“We decided against it after weighing the options. And I guess the clients decided that, with limited funds and the possibility of other issues coming down the line, to reserve funds for another fight,” said Paul De Santis, an environmental lawyer hired by Westminster residents Rebekah Orenstein and Mary Kowalski.