https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Thu, 08 May 2025 14:12:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/county-supports-kent-education/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/county-supports-kent-education/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 11:00:55 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184072 At the May 5th Special Board of Education Budget Meeting KCPS Superintendent Dr. Mary McComas offered two options to the board for the FY26 Budget. Option A would reduce 44 positions and request $800,000 over local share from the County Commissioners to balance the budget. Option B would be to reduce the remaining 16 positions […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/08/county-supports-kent-education/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/angels-touch-audiences-at-the-chester-river-chorales-spring-concerts/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/angels-touch-audiences-at-the-chester-river-chorales-spring-concerts/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:05 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184043 Under the direction of Artistic Director Alexis Ward and Assistant Director Stephanie LaMotte, including the outstanding Pam Ortiz Band, “Angels” moved audiences from rapture, to tears, and back to whoops of joy during the Chester River Chorale’s sold-out spring concerts. The Chorale of nearly 100 voices including the Chester Chamber Singers and the River Voices […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/angels-touch-audiences-at-the-chester-river-chorales-spring-concerts/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/us-50-301-ramp-management-program-continues-on-kent-island-to-improve-local-access-and-traffic-flow/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/us-50-301-ramp-management-program-continues-on-kent-island-to-improve-local-access-and-traffic-flow/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:29 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184039 Queen Anne’s County, in partnership with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), will continue the US 50/301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) Ramp Management Program on Kent Island this summer. The initiative aims to encourage westbound travelers to stay on US 50/301 and help relieve congestion on MD 18 (Main Street) for local residents and emergency […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/us-50-301-ramp-management-program-continues-on-kent-island-to-improve-local-access-and-traffic-flow/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:01:46 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184005 Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. (KAH) proudly welcomed the Duncan family to their new home at a joyful ribbon cutting ceremony held on Sunday, April 27th at 204 N. College Avenue, Chestertown, MD. The event marked a major milestone for both KAH’s Future Homeowners Program and the Duncan family, who are now first-time homeowners thanks to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/kent-attainable-housing-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-homeowners-the-duncan-family/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183960 The Kent County Department of Economic and Tourism Development and Main Street Chestertown are proud to announce that they have been selected as recipients of two planning grants and one staffing grant from MDTwoFifty, Maryland’s State agency commissioned to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. These grants will enable Kent County and Chestertown to begin […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/01/kent-county-and-main-street-chestertown-awarded-grants-to-support-americas-250th-semiquincentennial-planning/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183922 The Kent County Local Management Board brings public agencies, non-profits, and residents together to create goals for supporting children and families and to decide on funding priorities in our county. Invest in Kids KCLMB’s work prioritizes student mental health, family economic mobility, and school attendance. To address our priorities, the Board funds Minary’s Dream Academy […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/kent-county-local-management-board-seeks-new-board-members/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/4th-annual-saturday-in-the-park-may-31/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/4th-annual-saturday-in-the-park-may-31/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183878 You guessed it: Chestertown’s fourth annual community party, Saturday in the Park, inspired by the song of the same name, is being held again on Saturday, May 31st (the weekend after the Tea Party Festival) in Wilmer Park. As always, the schedule includes a variety of activities designed to appeal to all ages and interests, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/4th-annual-saturday-in-the-park-may-31/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/registration-is-open-for-mpts-chesapeake-collectibles-season-13-taping-event-in-october/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/registration-is-open-for-mpts-chesapeake-collectibles-season-13-taping-event-in-october/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183838 Maryland Public Television is looking for collectors across the region who want to share stories of their prized possessions at a two-day taping event for its popular weekly series Chesapeake Collectibles. The event takes place on October 4 and 5 at the statewide public TV network’s Owings Mills, Maryland studios. Chesapeake Collectibles has entertained, surprised, and enlightened MPT viewers for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/registration-is-open-for-mpts-chesapeake-collectibles-season-13-taping-event-in-october/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/lend-a-hand-help-town-street-crews-help-you/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/lend-a-hand-help-town-street-crews-help-you/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183777 Chestertown is a Tree City, with many keen gardeners, backyard botanists, and ecological advocates. Some of us have large yards; others only tiny urban oases. All of us benefit from the work of town committees and commissions that protect the environment and promote sustainable development.  And all of us benefit from the dedicated services of the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/lend-a-hand-help-town-street-crews-help-you/feed/ 2 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:11 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/ Car and boat enthusiasts will gather on Maryland’s Eastern Shore this summer and fall as two premier motoring events take place at the waterfront Kent Island Yacht Club. The 9th annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival returns on June 7–8, 2025, followed by the 18th annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on the Chesapeake Bay, scheduled for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/motoring-festival-concours-delegance-return-to-kent-island-this-june-and-september/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/19/historical-society-of-kent-county-wins-20000-miller-history-fund-grant/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/19/historical-society-of-kent-county-wins-20000-miller-history-fund-grant/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:00:43 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183725 The Historical Society of Kent County (HSKC) is delighted to announce it has been awarded $20,000 from the Miller History Fund, a competitive grant program administered by the Maryland Center for History and Culture. This generous grant will support conversion to a standardized cataloging system in HSKC’s Research Library, to make it easier for scholars, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/19/historical-society-of-kent-county-wins-20000-miller-history-fund-grant/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/remembering-robert-earl-price/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/remembering-robert-earl-price/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:36 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183714 Robert Earl (Bashiri) Price, poet and playwright, died on April 16 in Chestertown, Maryland at the age of 83.  Mr. Price was the author of four books of poetry and had twelve of his plays produced, including productions in Berlin and Johannesburg. His book of poetry Blood Flow was awarded the William Meredith Award. Price […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/remembering-robert-earl-price/feed/ 3 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/17/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-announces-appointment-of-kelly-cuff-reed-as-deputy-executive-director/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/17/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-announces-appointment-of-kelly-cuff-reed-as-deputy-executive-director/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:38:11 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183678  The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Cuff Reed as its new Deputy Executive Director. A longtime resident of Kent County, Kelly brings a deep-rooted commitment to community engagement and a strong background in nonprofit leadership to her new role. Originally from outside of Philadelphia, Kelly has called […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/17/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-announces-appointment-of-kelly-cuff-reed-as-deputy-executive-director/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/shore-legal-access-promotes-geoffrey-cooke-esq-to-litigation-director/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/shore-legal-access-promotes-geoffrey-cooke-esq-to-litigation-director/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:14 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183646 Shore Legal Access, a legal aid nonprofit organization connecting limited-income households with free civil legal assistance on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently promoted Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director. Cooke will oversee the organization’s’ Housing and Consumer Debt programs. Cooke joined SLA’s staff in 2022, first as a staff attorney and then as its Supervising Attorney, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/shore-legal-access-promotes-geoffrey-cooke-esq-to-litigation-director/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/11/common-thread-interiors-celebrates-grand-opening/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/11/common-thread-interiors-celebrates-grand-opening/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:33 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183560   Common Thread Interiors, a new destination for finely curated interior design services and handcrafted home furnishings, celebrated its official ribbon cutting on a perfectly beautiful spring evening, surrounded by the warmth and support of friends, family, and community members. The event marked an exciting new chapter for owner Erin Zierfuss, whose passion for thoughtful […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/11/common-thread-interiors-celebrates-grand-opening/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/post-arpa-chestertown-budget-embraces-caution/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/post-arpa-chestertown-budget-embraces-caution/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:33 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183500 Draft FY 2025–2026 plan avoids tax hikes, trims spending, and prioritizes equity across all wards. This summation is based on Town Manager Larry DiRe’s report to the town council, Monday, April 7, 2025. With the federal infusion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds now in the rearview, Chestertown’s draft budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/10/post-arpa-chestertown-budget-embraces-caution/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/09/general-assembly-update-with-senator-pam-beidle/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/09/general-assembly-update-with-senator-pam-beidle/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:00:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183483   Analysis by State Senator Pam Beidle The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Democratic Club of Kent County for a thoughtful overview by State Senator Pam Beidle (32nd District) of the recent session of the General Assembly. Senator Beidle was first elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018 and has […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/09/general-assembly-update-with-senator-pam-beidle/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/07/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-honors-local-leaders-at-2025-community-excellence-awards/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/07/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-honors-local-leaders-at-2025-community-excellence-awards/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:00:37 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183454 The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Excellence Awards held on January 29th at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club in Chestertown. These awards honor outstanding contributions to our community, through commitment, innovation, and leadership in three distinct categories. Harborview Farms was named the 2025 […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/07/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-honors-local-leaders-at-2025-community-excellence-awards/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/remembering-bronson-edwards-percival/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/remembering-bronson-edwards-percival/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:38 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183331 Bronson (Bron) Edwards Percival,76, diplomat, professor, and author, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born in Bremen, Germany, Bron grew up in a U.S. diplomatic family assigned to embassies in Kabul, Paris, Bremen and Bonn, Germany. Returning home to high school in Virginia, he participated in team sports and on his school’s “It’s Academic” team. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/remembering-bronson-edwards-percival/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/cbmm-kicks-off-60th-anniversary-celebration/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/cbmm-kicks-off-60th-anniversary-celebration/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:39 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183351 The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is thrilled to share its 60th-anniversary celebration with its expansive community in 2025. Throughout the year, CBMM will look back on its six decades through a series of mission-focused videos to be released at cbmm.org/60thAnniversary and its YouTube channel. The anniversary festivities also include a “Celebrating 60 Years of CBMM” logo, social media highlights, an […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/cbmm-kicks-off-60th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0