https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Sat, 03 May 2025 15:05:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 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/2025/04/29/chamber-hosts-post-legislative-session-discussion-with-36th-district-lawmakers/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/29/chamber-hosts-post-legislative-session-discussion-with-36th-district-lawmakers/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183918 On Wednesday, April 23, the Kent County Chamber of Commerce welcomed legislators from Maryland’s 36th District for a Post-Legislative Session Discussion at Heron Point in Chestertown. The event provided local residents, business owners, and community leaders an opportunity to engage directly with elected officials about the outcomes of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session. Chamber […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/29/chamber-hosts-post-legislative-session-discussion-with-36th-district-lawmakers/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/2025%e2%80%902026-rock-hall-lions-marine-trades-offers-1500-scholarship/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/2025%e2%80%902026-rock-hall-lions-marine-trades-offers-1500-scholarship/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:27 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183708 Purpose: To provide tuition assistance to individuals seeking a career in Marine Trades in Kent County, Maryland in conjunction with: Chesapeake Community College American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) in person or online technical training A marine trade school, college, or courses for the marine trades as approved by the Scholarship Committee This scholarship program […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/18/2025%e2%80%902026-rock-hall-lions-marine-trades-offers-1500-scholarship/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/17/owen-joins-chesapeake-investment-advisors/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/17/owen-joins-chesapeake-investment-advisors/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:16 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183671 Kristen Owen, CFP®, recently joined Marty Knight and Jenna Joswick at Chesapeake Investment Advisors, an independent financial services practice located at 106 Spring Avenue in Chestertown. Owen began her career with Chesapeake Bank & Trust Company in 2005, shortly after graduating from McDaniel College with a B.A. in History. She passed the Series 7 & […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/17/owen-joins-chesapeake-investment-advisors/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/qlarant-chief-technology-officer-selected-for-leadership-maryland-executive-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/qlarant-chief-technology-officer-selected-for-leadership-maryland-executive-program/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183360 Qlarant Chief Technology Officer Will Mapp, III joins the Leadership Maryland Executive Program class of 2025. As a member of the 32nd class, Mapp joins 53 other executives from across the state to complete the eight-month, hands-on learning program. Leadership Maryland’s flagship Executive Program is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/03/qlarant-chief-technology-officer-selected-for-leadership-maryland-executive-program/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:55 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/ The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), the only premier trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry, awarded LYON RUM gold and silver medals in the 11th Annual American Craft Spirits Competition. Founder Jaime Windon was honored in person at the recent ACSA Convention & Expo in Tucson, AZ. Windon also serves on the board of […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/27/lyon-rum-receives-best-of-class-designation-sailors-reserve-rum-earns-only-gold-medal-awarded-in-the-rum-category/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/26/update-upper-shore-regional-council-marine-trades-feasibility-study-for-rock-hall/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/26/update-upper-shore-regional-council-marine-trades-feasibility-study-for-rock-hall/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:56 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183219 The Upper Shore Regional Council (USRC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Feasibility Study for Marine Trades Training in Rock Hall, located in Kent County, Maryland. The study was made possible through collaboration with Rivers & Roads Consulting, the Town of Rock Hall, Mayor James Cook, and funding from USRC’s Municipal Development […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/26/update-upper-shore-regional-council-marine-trades-feasibility-study-for-rock-hall/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/kent-countys-meta-program-welcomes-new-cohort-of-entrepreneurs/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/kent-countys-meta-program-welcomes-new-cohort-of-entrepreneurs/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:46 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183168 The Upper Shore Community Development Partners (USCDP), in partnership with the Town of Chestertown, proudly welcomes the newest cohort of entrepreneurs to the Minority Entrepreneurship Training Accelerator (META) program. This transformative initiative, hosted at Washington College’s Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience and Innovation Plant, empowers local business owners with the skills, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/kent-countys-meta-program-welcomes-new-cohort-of-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-march-29/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-march-29/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:20 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183188 National Vietnam War Veterans Day will be commemorated on Saturday, March 29 from 2-3pm in Memorial Park. Veterans who served on active duty anywhere in the world from 1955 to 1975 are invited to be recognized for their service and sacrifice.  ]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/25/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-march-29/feed/ 5 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/employment-kent-county-chamber-deputy-executive-director-sought/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/employment-kent-county-chamber-deputy-executive-director-sought/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:23 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183078 JOB DESCRIPTION The role of this position is to ensure the effective operation of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce office. This individual must be both detail-oriented and customer service focused in order to ensure the effective internal operations of the Kent Chamber. As the first contact for members and the community, the Deputy Executive […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/employment-kent-county-chamber-deputy-executive-director-sought/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/kc-democratic-central-committee-seeks-membership-applicants/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/kc-democratic-central-committee-seeks-membership-applicants/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:08 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183088 The Kent County Democratic Central Committee will appoint two members to reach its full membership of five men and five women, pursuant to articles III and X of the Maryland Democratic Party by-laws. To achieve gender balance, one of the appointees will be female and one will be male. Qualified applicants will be residents of […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/19/kc-democratic-central-committee-seeks-membership-applicants/feed/ 0 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/2025/03/12/tech-consulting-businesses-will-bear-the-brunt-of-proposed-sales-tax-on-business-services/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/12/tech-consulting-businesses-will-bear-the-brunt-of-proposed-sales-tax-on-business-services/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:47 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/12/tech-consulting-businesses-will-bear-the-brunt-of-proposed-sales-tax-on-business-services/ Maryland tech and consulting businesses would bear the brunt of a late-filed proposal to subject some business services to a 2.5% sales tax. Nearly one dozen services would pay $944 million in sales taxes in fiscal 2026, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Department of Legislative Services. In that first year, technology and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/12/tech-consulting-businesses-will-bear-the-brunt-of-proposed-sales-tax-on-business-services/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/06/the-upper-shore-strt1up-roadshow-pitch-competition-returns-april-15-2025/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/06/the-upper-shore-strt1up-roadshow-pitch-competition-returns-april-15-2025/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182809 Attention entrepreneurs and innovators in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties—the Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow is back! This exciting event, hosted by Washington College and StartUp Maryland in partnership with Cecil County Economic Development, Kent County Economic Development, Queen Anne’s Economic Development, and the Upper Shore Regional Council, is a must-attend opportunity for startups, students, and business leaders. This pitch competition is more than just […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/06/the-upper-shore-strt1up-roadshow-pitch-competition-returns-april-15-2025/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/03/qlarant-foundation-selects-lamont-thompson-as-board-chair/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/03/qlarant-foundation-selects-lamont-thompson-as-board-chair/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:30:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182758 Qlarant Foundation announced that they have selected Lamont Thompson, DPT as the 2025 Board Chair, replacing Amanda Neal who has joined Qlarant as Qlarant Foundation Executive Director. Dr. Thompson was most recently Vice Chair of the Foundation and has been on the Board since January 1, 2019. “As I become Chair, I hope to facilitate a continued focus toward […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/03/qlarant-foundation-selects-lamont-thompson-as-board-chair/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/28/simonsen-named-director-corporate-communications/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/28/simonsen-named-director-corporate-communications/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:14 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/28/simonsen-named-director-corporate-communications/ Easton Utilities named Kelly Simonsen, as the Director of Corporate Communications. This new position will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall communications strategy including  internal and external communications, media relations, branding, advertising, events, and charitable giving. “Kelly has been a valuable part of the leadership team offering her expertise in how best to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/28/simonsen-named-director-corporate-communications/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/11/anthony-p-kern-selected-as-qlarant-board-chair/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/11/anthony-p-kern-selected-as-qlarant-board-chair/#respond Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:48 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/11/anthony-p-kern-selected-as-qlarant-board-chair/ Qlarant Inc., a health care data science and technology firm headquartered in Easton Md., has selected Anthony “Tony” P. Kern as its new Board Chair. Mr. Kern joined Qlarant as a Board Member in January of 2019 and became Vice Chair in May of 2021. He also has served Qlarant as the Chair of the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/11/anthony-p-kern-selected-as-qlarant-board-chair/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/21/hanscom-federal-credit-union-and-the-peoples-bank-md-to-combine/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/21/hanscom-federal-credit-union-and-the-peoples-bank-md-to-combine/#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:29 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181555 Hanscom Federal Credit Union (“HFCU” or “Hanscom”) and Peoples Bancorp, Inc. (OTCPK: PEBC) (“Peoples”), the holding company for The Peoples Bank (“Peoples Bank”), today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive purchase and assumption agreement under which Hanscom will acquire the majority of Peoples Bank’s assets and liabilities in an all-cash transaction. The […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/21/hanscom-federal-credit-union-and-the-peoples-bank-md-to-combine/feed/ 1