https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:03:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/watermen-closing-out-wild-oyster-season/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/watermen-closing-out-wild-oyster-season/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:30:10 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/26/watermen-closing-out-wild-oyster-season/ A warm and sunny afternoon in late March. Light winds. A dozen or so deadrises still oystering out on Broad Creek. Many of the boats have already come in; the earliest, two young divers who have been the first to get their 12-bushel limits for many days now. Price has been holding steady at $35 […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/watermen-closing-out-wild-oyster-season/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/remembering-tom-timberman/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/remembering-tom-timberman/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:53 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183230 Thomas Maxwell Fiske Timberman of Chestertown, MD died on March 18, 2025, at Inova Fairfax Medical Center in Virginia.  He was 84. He was born in Georgia on October 6, 1940, the son of the late Thomas and Virginia Fiske Timberman. He attended Georgetown University where he earned his Bachelors and J.D. Degree. After finishing […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/remembering-tom-timberman/feed/ 6 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/133341-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/133341-2/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:26:44 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/133341-2/ On March 22, the political groups Cambridge Indivisible and Eastern Shore Indivisible held a “People’s Town Hall” for a packed house in the Mace’s Lane Middle School gymnasium. In response to Congressional Representative Andy Harris’ refusal to participate in an in-person event with constituents, this gathering featured Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Montgomery County. Raskin […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/133341-2/feed/ 3 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/state-proposes-deep-cuts-to-tourism-budget-by-lisa-j-gotto/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/state-proposes-deep-cuts-to-tourism-budget-by-lisa-j-gotto/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:47 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183146 They’ll be back soon, the thousands of high-season tourists who stand in line at our bakery, stroll the downtown business district along High and Cross Streets, and attend our seasonal historical and musical festivals. A good time is usually had by all in Chestertown, as word is out that this is a quaint and scenic […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/24/state-proposes-deep-cuts-to-tourism-budget-by-lisa-j-gotto/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/chestertown-resident-detained-by-ice-for-7-days/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/chestertown-resident-detained-by-ice-for-7-days/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:04 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183045 According to a WYPR report on March 15, Chestertown resident April Amaya-Luis was recently detained by ICE and sent to US Immigration’s and Customs Enforcement Field Office in Baltimore. The article reports that Amaya-Luis, an undocumented immigrant, had applied for legal status in December 2024. Read the NPR article here]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/chestertown-resident-detained-by-ice-for-7-days/feed/ 4 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/15/chestertown-earth-day-festival-april-26/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/15/chestertown-earth-day-festival-april-26/#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:00:48 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183010 This year Chestertown Environmental Club (CEC) on April 26 will be hosting its15th Anniversary of Chestertown Earth Day!  This event has grown in popularity each year and this year we expect the largest attendance ever. Events planned for this year include live entertainment, a volunteer trashwalk, children’s activities, along with a large EV vehicle and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/15/chestertown-earth-day-festival-april-26/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/14/our-cold-snowy-winter-could-benefit-rockfish-population/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/14/our-cold-snowy-winter-could-benefit-rockfish-population/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:30:47 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182988 Long, wet, snowy and cold winters, as 2025 has brought us, are just the thing to spark at least “cautious optimism” in Maryland’s striped bass program manager. Beth Versak of Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources said this week that really cold and snowy winters can result in above-average spawn success. That could lead to a […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/14/our-cold-snowy-winter-could-benefit-rockfish-population/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/dem-club-sponsors-talk-on-immigration-and-economy/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/dem-club-sponsors-talk-on-immigration-and-economy/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:37 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182934 The public is invited to attend a meeting on immigration and the economy on Thursday, March 20, at Phat Daddy’s, 205 Spring Avenue, Chestertown. The meeting is sponsored by the Democratic Club of Kent County. Nevin Crouse, assistant professor of humanities at Chesapeake College, will speak on the topic, “Why [Almost] Everybody is Wrong About […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/dem-club-sponsors-talk-on-immigration-and-economy/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/05/chester-river-wine-and-cheese-celebrates-10-years/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/05/chester-river-wine-and-cheese-celebrates-10-years/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182805 Countless pounds of cheese, thousands of bottles of wine, and a million smiles later, Chester River Wine and Cheese Company is celebrating 10 years in business. The wine-cheese- and specialty grocery shop at 117 S. Cross St., Chestertown, will be hosting an anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/05/chester-river-wine-and-cheese-celebrates-10-years/feed/ 3 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/03/chestertown-lions-club-promotes-family-reading/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/03/chestertown-lions-club-promotes-family-reading/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:33 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182765 Students at H.H. Garnet Elementary School are joining with their parents in reading the same book together during the month of March, thanks to a generous donation from the Chestertown Lions Club. For this year’s One School-One Book program, Garnet students are reading the Newberry-award-winning book The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. It’s […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/03/chestertown-lions-club-promotes-family-reading/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/12/exclusive-wedding-open-house-event-on-february-23-at-historic-brampton-inn/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/12/exclusive-wedding-open-house-event-on-february-23-at-historic-brampton-inn/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:53 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182459 The romantic and inspirational backdrop that is Brampton 1860 opens its doors to brides- and grooms-to-be for an exclusive look at their gorgeous inn, its serene surroundings, and the one-of-a-kind hospitality they’ll experience when they choose Brampton as their wedding venue. “This one-day event really gives couples and their loved ones an opportunity to envision […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/12/exclusive-wedding-open-house-event-on-february-23-at-historic-brampton-inn/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/31/a-new-president-and-immigration-policies-changes-a-chat-with-chesmrcs-matthew-peters/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/31/a-new-president-and-immigration-policies-changes-a-chat-with-chesmrcs-matthew-peters/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:09:01 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/31/a-new-president-and-immigration-policies-changes-a-chat-with-chesmrcs-matthew-peters/ As the new Trump Administration begins to roll out its approach to border control and immigration policies, one group on the Mid-Shore is watching closely what those new initiatives might mean to the unique communities they serve is the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center based in Easton. For over 12 years, the organization has been helping […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/31/a-new-president-and-immigration-policies-changes-a-chat-with-chesmrcs-matthew-peters/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/30/maryland-deploys-icebreaker-to-clear-channels-for-watermen/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/30/maryland-deploys-icebreaker-to-clear-channels-for-watermen/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:27:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/30/maryland-deploys-icebreaker-to-clear-channels-for-watermen/ Freezing temperatures, just taking a break now, have been clogging Eastern Shore creeks making it difficult for watermen to get out to public oyster bars.  It’s tough enough for them to make any money during the lean months of January and February without the added complication of ice. One of Maryland’s fleet of buoy tender/ice […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/30/maryland-deploys-icebreaker-to-clear-channels-for-watermen/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/23/sheila-austrian-wins-ward-1-council-seat/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/23/sheila-austrian-wins-ward-1-council-seat/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:03 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182044 Sheila Austrian prevailed as First Ward council seat from Tuesday’s special election, defeating Dawson Hunter with 110 votes to his 82. Austrian’s total included 15 absentee ballots. Austrian is set to be sworn in during the February 3 mayor and council meeting, where she will officially begin serving the remaining 11 months of Tim O’Brien’s […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/23/sheila-austrian-wins-ward-1-council-seat/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/22/rebuilding-together-a-bold-new-chapter-as-rebuilding-together-eastern-shore/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/22/rebuilding-together-a-bold-new-chapter-as-rebuilding-together-eastern-shore/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:53 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181995 For decades, Rebuilding Together of Queen Anne’s County (RTQAC) and Rebuilding Together Kent County (RTKC) have championed free, critical home repairs for our neighbors who are navigating life with limited financial resources. United by the mission Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities, Rebuilding Lives, and effective January 17, 2025, they are now Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore (RTES) […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/22/rebuilding-together-a-bold-new-chapter-as-rebuilding-together-eastern-shore/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/ward-1-special-election-candidates-forum/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/ward-1-special-election-candidates-forum/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:35:52 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181918   The League of Women Voters hosted the Ward 1 Special Election candidates forum Thursday night at town hall. Candidates Sheila Austrian and Dawson Hunter made their case with a general overview of their credentials, interest in serving as ward council members,  and answered questions from the audience. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, January […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/17/ward-1-special-election-candidates-forum/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/15/checking-in-with-sheila-austrian-ward-1-councilmember-candidate/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/15/checking-in-with-sheila-austrian-ward-1-councilmember-candidate/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:08 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181868 The League of Women Voters of Kent County will host a public forum on Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. in Chestertown Town Hall (second floor) for the First District council seat. Candidates Shelia Austrian and Dawson Hunter will introduce themselves and respond to audience questions. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, at […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/15/checking-in-with-sheila-austrian-ward-1-councilmember-candidate/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/checking-in-with-dawson-hunter-ward-1-candidate/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/checking-in-with-dawson-hunter-ward-1-candidate/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181847 The League of Women Voters of Kent County will host a public forum on Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. in Chestertown Town Hall (second floor) for the First District council seat. Candidates Shelia Austrian and Dawson Hunter will introduce themselves and respond to audience questions. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, at […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/14/checking-in-with-dawson-hunter-ward-1-candidate/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/13/league-of-women-voters-to-host-forum-for-first-district-council-seat/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/13/league-of-women-voters-to-host-forum-for-first-district-council-seat/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:26 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181838 The League of Women Voters of Kent County will host a public forum on Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. in Chestertown Town Hall (second floor) for the First District council seat. Candidates Shelia Austrian and Dawson Hunter will introduce themselves and respond to audience questions. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, at […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/13/league-of-women-voters-to-host-forum-for-first-district-council-seat/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/__trashed/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/__trashed/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:57 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181751 The following staff report from Town Manager Larry DiRe to the Mayor and Town Council, originally proposed for the (postponed) January 2, 2025 town council meeting, will now be submitted to the town council at their January 13, 2025 meeting. It defines past and current initiatives, and states that the town  will provide weekly updates […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/09/__trashed/feed/ 0