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Ramp closures near Bay Bridge cause controversy
STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Ramp closures on Kent Island designed to prevent beach travelers from causing gridlock on local side roads are proved controversial on Memorial Day as tens of thousands made their way home from coastal resorts. Some Kent Island residents claim the cure is worse than the disease.
County talks budget concerns, considers property tax outlook
CHESTERTOWN — County officials are taking strides to finalize their budget for next year. Chief Finance Officer for the County Pat Merritt attended the budget work session on Tuesday, to go over what they’ve worked on since April. Commission President Ron Fithian said he’s getting to a point where he’s satisfied with the budget. “I...
Chestertown finalizes FY24-25 budget
CHESTERTOWN — On Monday, at their regularly scheduled meeting, Chestertown Manager Larry DiRe provided the mayor and Town Council an overview of their FY-24-25 draft budget. Highlights of the budget include: An increase of 5% for fuel and energy costs Funding for a deputy clerk for 10 months — the only new staff position ...
FY25 proposed budget public hearings draw crowds
CENTREVILLE — With passion for the community and open dialogue, Queen Anne’s County commissioners held three public hearings for resident feedback regarding the proposed FY25 budget on May 20, 21 and 22. County administrator Todd Mohn presented an overview of the proposed budget. Tax rates are proposed to remain the same as the prior year with the property tax rate at $0.83 out of $100 of assessed value and the income tax rate of 3.2%. ...
Kent County man wins first prize in world decoy competition
MILLINGTON — On April 25, 26, and 27, several thousand people competed in the 53rd Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. To those who are heavily invested in wildfowl decoys, it’s like the Super Bowl of wood carving. In the 50 years it’s been held in Ocean City, there hasn’t been a native-born Marylander who ever...
Fracassi receives Golden Anchor Award
ROCK HALL — Described as an integral part of Kent County Public Schools' special education team, teacher Cheryl Fracassi was honored Monday, May 6 with the Golden Anchor Award. The Golden Anchor is presented by the Kent County Board of Education each month to staff members or groups of school employees who exemplify the system's mission and core values. “Kent County Public Schools is an anchor organization that creates an...
Discover Local History: Cecilton Elementary's Time Capsule Reveal
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