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Caroline County landowners offer different perspectives on expanding solar
DENTON — Converting Caroline County land into solar is a contentious issue. Some landowners see a chance to repurpose their land, add to the tax base and make some money. Others think it is against the rural character of the county. Dave Tribbet owns farmland in Ridgely. He said he has been approached a couple of times by solar companies, and he has declined their offers. ...
Queen Anne's looking to connect county trails
CENTREVILLE — Cross county trail connectivity is on the right path as Steve Chandlee, Queen Anne’s Parks and Recreation director and Steve Cohoon, public works public facilities planner, presented updates on the ongoing multi-phase county trails project Sept. 24. From Matapeake to Route 50, the six-phase project seeks to establish pedestrian and biking routes and safely connect existing South Island and the Cross Island trails, according to Chandlee. Phase 1...
Attorney general: Sheriff has limited role in electoral process
EASTON — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown wrote a letter to Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gable detailing the “limited role of local law enforcement, including our sheriff’s office in the electoral process.” The letter from Brown was read aloud by Tammy Stafford, election director for Talbot County, during an Oct. 7 Board of Elections special meeting. Although the letter is not an official opinion of the attorney general, Brown said...
Proposed housing in Chesapeake City draws concerns over impact on town
CHESAPEAKE CITY — A hot topic filled Chesapeake City’s Town Hall last Tuesday: the proposed construction of Chesapeake Village II near North St. Augustine Road. The development would include 68 single family attached homes which will be 27 feet wide and range from 1800 to 2100 square feet. Amy DiPietro, a civil engineer with Morris & Ritchie Associates, and Mike Dropik with LGI Homes pitched their “neo-traditional” architecture to appeal to the historic town. ...
BizBeat: Spork Cafe changes hands, A. Duie Pyle buys land in North East
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Isabel Hernandez has announced that Oct. 13 is her last day as the owner of Spork Cafe, 102 West Main St. in Elkton. Taking to social media, Hernandez — who took over the restaurant in July 2019 — said Spork Cafe would re-open Oct. 16 under new ownership, but carrying on with her breakfast and lunch service. Hernandez assured fans that the...
Mid-Shore College Fair & Financial Planning set for Oct. 21
CENTREVILLE — The Gunston School is pleased to announce the Mid-Shore College Fair and Financial Planning Evening on Monday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Chesapeake College’s Health Professions and Athletics Center in Wye Mills, Md. This event is free and open to the public, however advanced registration is highly encouraged. Students will receive a barcode after registering, and colleges will scan it during the fair to receive the student’s contact information. Participants are encouraged to browse the college fair at their own pace and...
Caroline Economic Development Launches New Website
DENTON — Caroline County Economic Development has created a new website. Director Rob Zimberhoff helped to bring it to life. It is designed to better support the local business community. “We worked with contractor Maven and Smith, who really built this new website for us. We put lots and lots of hours into considering how it would look, the message we are trying to send,” Zimberhoff said. ...
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