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Letter to Editor: High Impact of Morgue Neck Solar Field on Chestertown Gateway
The gateway to Chestertown is about to be permanently impacted. On July 11th, Kent County’s Planning Commission will be asked to approve the site plan for Morgnec Road Solar. It is imperative that this governing body be informed about the importance of installing landscaping that will enhance the critical entrance to Chestertown on Route 291 hiding a visually intrusive industrial solar plant blanketing 245 acres of rolling farmland with over 140,000 solar panels. Please read further, and plan to attend the hearing at 1:30 pm at the county’s hearing room at 400 High Street. The Planning Commission will meet on July 11th at 1:30 PM to determine the severity of the scar that will be inflicted on this historic landscape.
SUN: Where to watch 2024 fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July in Baltimore area
Here’s how to mark the Fourth of July across Maryland with free concerts, face painting, food vendors and, of course, fireworks. Annapolis, July 4, 6:30 p.m. The City of Annapolis’ parade kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin from a barge in Annapolis Harbor around 9:15 p.m., viewable from public spaces including the northeast area of Severn River and City Dock along Naval Academy Bridge. The Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic from Eastport into Annapolis from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
All-gender bathrooms unveiled at pool in Annapolis
BALTIMORE -- The Annapolis Recreation and Parks unveiled two new all-gender bathrooms at the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool as Pride Month wraps up.The restroom doors are wrapped in a special design that signals "All are Welcome.".Annapolis officials are another step for the city to create a more inclusive environment at recreation and parks facilities."You didn't think Pride Month was going to end without Annapolis Recreation and Parks doing something special, did you?" Annapolis Recreation and Parks posted on social media.The ribbon-cutting event on Saturday also featured drag bingo, a deejay and prize giveaways.
Two Big Properties, Two Big Questions: A Chat With Larry DiRe, Part II
Ed Note: This interview with Town Manager Larry DiRe was conducted the week before Urgo Hotels and Resorts purchased the 98 Cannon Street property. Still, it observes important procedural aspects related to the 98 Cannon Street property and the Chestertown Historic District’s process leading to the acceptance of Washington College’s proposal to partially demolish the armory structure. He begins by discussing the appeal challenging the partial demolition of the armory.
Ready to Roll: Chester River Health Foundation Funds Dedicated Ambulance for Transport of Patients Across the Eastern Shore
With the beautiful rural counties that make up Maryland’s Eastern Shore comes an inherent challenge – how to transport patients needing medical care in a timely fashion. Often, trips between University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facilities can take several hours. Faced with this challenge, the University of Maryland Chester River Health Foundation (UM CRHF) worked on a solution with UM SRH’s parent organization, the University of Maryland Medical System.
Chestertown Unveils Downtown Master Plan Concepts at Community Workshop
On Thursday evening, June 27, residents of Chestertown gathered at the fire hall to hear proposals for revitalizing the historic downtown area. The community workshop, led by design firm Design Collective, presented concepts for streetscape improvements, new development opportunities, and strategies to enhance connectivity and resilience. Cecily Bedwell, principal at...
Anne Arundel County Offers Caregiver Support with In-Person and Virtual Meetings in July
For those navigating the oft-demanding world of care provision, the Department of Aging and Disabilities has announced a slate of support group gatherings in Anne Arundel County for July that proposes a mix of in-person and digital connections. Two in-person sessions have been scheduled, with the first meeting set to convene at the Glen Burnie location on Wednesday, July 10th, and the second in the Annapolis Independence Room on Tuesday, July 16th, each session slated from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M.
New exhibit now at Historical Society
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, highlighting Galena. Produced in partnership with the town of Galena, the exhibit begins with its founding in the mid-18th century, and traces the history of the town that has been called “the gem of North Kent County.” Visitors will learn about Galena from the colonial era to the 21st century, including the famous ride of Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to General George Washington, who carried the news of the end of the Revolutionary War to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Artifacts from Galena’s past are also...
Officials announce ribbon-cutting to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park
ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold a ribbon-cutting in Essex next week. A ribbon-cutting will be held to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and...
Daily News Brief | July 2, 2024
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