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Sudlersville Middle School moves closer to reuse with new grant application
CENTREVILLE — New life for the former Sudlersville Middle School marches forward as Queen Anne’s County Commissioners approved Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development’s application for another Rural Maryland Council Grant for up to $50,000 July 9. The grant application through the Rural Maryland Council seeks to fund predevelopment consulting costs up to $50,000 for the adopted reuse of the former school, according to Economic Development Director Heather Tinelli. ...
Registration now open for annual 10K Bay Bridge Run set for Nov. 10
Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Inc. (CSE) will once again facilitate the event across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge open to walkers and runners alike. Last year was Corrigan Sports third year running the event with over 17,000 reported participants, according to County Administrator Todd Mohn. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), CSE and Queen Anne’s County work closely to coordinate the event including planning for public safety measures with the help of outside agencies...
Chesterhaven Beach resubmitted to growth area
CHESTER — The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve “re-including” 101 acres of property on Piney Creek Road owned by Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP back into the Chester Growth Area. Chesterhaven Beach Partnership, LLP submitted a Reconsideration Comprehensive Rezoning Request to add (Tax Map 57, Parcel 25) to the Chester Growth Area and to rezone it to Chester Master-Planned Development when comprehensive rezoning was addressed. The property is...
Plans move forward on new Millington wastewater plant
MILLINGTON — Plans are underway to demolish the Millington wastewater plant and rebuild a new one. Daniel String, Delaware Practice Leader of KCI Technologies, project manager for the operation, informed Kent commissioners at their regular scheduled meeting of the progress. Also in attendance was Jo Manning, town administrator for Millington and Millington council member Wayne Starkey. ...
County fair continues through Sunday
TOLCHESTER — Kent County 4-H Fair season’s here once again. If you didn’t already know that judging by the heat. It’s four days of fun, family entertainment, in a rural agricultural setting that couldn’t represent life on the Eastern Shore any more accurately. Held at the Kent Ag Center at 21349 Tolchester Beach Road, Chestertown, as always, the fair features livestock, pigs, bunnies, horses, tractors, crab cakes, music entertainment and...
Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority Relocates Administrative Offices
Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority Relocates Administrative Offices. The Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority (QAC) is pleased to announce the relocation of its administrative offices. Effective July 22nd, the administrative offices will move from 205 E Water St STE 100, Centreville, MD 21617, to the Kramer Center, located at 104 Powell Street, Centreville, MD 21617, where the Department of Community Services is housed. Despite the change in location, the phone number (410-758-8634), fax number (410-758-8635), and mailing address (PO Box 280, Centreville, MD 21617) will remain unchanged.
FFA chapter’s hard work on display at State Fair
CAMDEN, Del. — Caesar Rodney’s FFA Chapter will be well-represented at the Delaware State Fair, according to Chapter Advisor Mark Breeding, who is the fair’s 4th vice president and agricultural education/FFA Department Superintendent. Three FFA members who will be showing animals are Taylor Gooden, Mackenzie Cusick and...
$300,000 Centreville WWTP funding reallocated to 4-H Park
CENTREVILLE — Due to grant requirement delays, the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners approved a reallocation of $300,000 in Rural Maryland Economic Development Funding from the upcoming Centreville Wastewater Treatment Plant projects to the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park July 9. Unable to meet certain plant upgrades within the required grant time due to delays in funding and permitting, the Town of Centreville requested allocating the $300,000 in funding from wastewater project upgrades to ongoing 4-H Park improvements. ...
Maryland READS introduces READ Strong Network to Queen Anne’s County
On June 27, Maryland READS launched the READ Strong Network in Queen Anne’s County. Education and community leaders across the county united to address Maryland’s reading challenges and collaborate on establishing a robust reading ecosystem to ensure all children achieve proficiency. More than 20 stakeholders, including school board members, educators, and nonprofit leaders, gathered at the Centreville branch of the public library for an event aimed at mapping out and initiating the development of a vibrant reading environment for the youth of Queen Anne’s County. Shannon Bent, vice president of the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education, opened the session with a heartfelt personal story and words of encouragement for all attendees. This event marks the first of several planned Read Strong Maryland gatherings statewide and the beginning of a transformative initiative in Queen Anne’s County.
Change in county Dems meeting: McIntosh to talk via Zoom
CHESTERTOWN — The Democratic Club of Kent County announced in an email Tuesday that its July 18 presenter, former Maryland House of Delegates majority leader Maggie McIntosh, will give her talk via the video conferencing platform Zoom. She is unable to travel to Chestertown due to a medical emergency.
The Historical Society Presents A Free Community Film Screening
Chestertown, Maryland: An American Home Town for more than 350 years featuring excerpts from Chestertown, Maryland: A Classic American Town on the Chester River, filmed in 1940. !. There’s nothing like the movies on a hot summer day! All are invited to join the Historical Society on July 28, 2024...
Berms topic of discussion at Planning Commission
CHESTERTOWN — Urban Grid is moving forward with plans to plant 250 acres of solar panels across three properties on Morgnec Road. The question before the county now is what that site plan will look like. The issue of berm placement — an artificial ridge or embankment designed to shield infrastructure from the road — was put before Kent County officials, July 11, during the Kent County Planning Commission public hearing with Urban Grid, the company building it —Morgnec Road Solar LLC. ...
Cooling centers open throughout Caroline County
As temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with high heat. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to severe health issues, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration. Certain populations are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses: Older adults: As people age, their ability to regulate body temperature diminishes. Chronic medical conditions and medications can further impair this ability, making seniors particularly susceptible to heat stress.Infants and...
Request for Proposal: Architect, Engineer, Consultant for Library Renovation
CHESTERTOWN LIBRARY, INC. BUILDING, 207 CALVERT ST., CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620. The Kent County Public Library invites interested and qualified firms to submit a proposal for professional services to be rendered toward the renovation of the Chestertown Library, Inc. Building located at 207 Calvert St., Chestertown, MD 21620. BACKGROUND. Originally constructed...
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