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/2025/03/25/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/2025/03/06/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/2024/11/22/kent-countys-first-cannabis-dispensary-opening-soon-with-social-equity-license/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/22/kent-countys-first-cannabis-dispensary-opening-soon-with-social-equity-license/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:50 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181032 Kent County is on the cusp of a new chapter in wellness with the impending opening of Kent Reserve, the area’s first cannabis dispensary. Set in the former BB&T Bank on Cypress Street in Millington, Kent Reserve will provide high-quality, affordable cannabis in a welcoming and inclusive space to medical and recreational customers aged 21 […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/22/kent-countys-first-cannabis-dispensary-opening-soon-with-social-equity-license/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/03/06/three-cheers-moo-productions-celebrates-20-years-of-creativity-in-worton/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:01:49 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=174827 Moo Productions proudly announces its 20th-anniversary milestone. Since its inception in 2004, Moo Productions has been providing excellence in website design for Kent County and beyond. Founded by Francoise Sullivan, Moo Productions has emerged as a “go to” provider for local small businesses, artists and non-profit organizations. Over the past two decades, Moo Productions has […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/10/23/the-chestertown-spy-agrees-to-stop-bugging-readers-by-wednesday-at-midnight/ https://chestertownspy.org/2023/10/23/the-chestertown-spy-agrees-to-stop-bugging-readers-by-wednesday-at-midnight/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:07:48 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=171765 As part of a general agreement with other interested stakeholders, the Chestertown Spy has agreed to discontinue bugging their readers for their annual donation, effective at midnight on October 25.   The planned cancelation of the campaign was a clear indication that many readers, many of whom read the Spy daily, would rather not be bugged […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/10/23/the-chestertown-spy-agrees-to-stop-bugging-readers-by-wednesday-at-midnight/feed/ 3 https://chestertownspy.org/2023/06/12/silver-linings-jewelry-launches-new-business-on-high-street/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:54:08 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=169211 The yearly tradition of Talbot County graduating seniors being gifted a pearl necklace now includes graduating Kent students and the woman behind the custom has just opened a new store on High Street: Silver Linings. Aida Leisure, owner of Silver Linings and DBS Fine Jewelers in St. Michaels, says that for years she has thought […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/03/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-marylands-low-income-household-water-assistance-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2023/03/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-marylands-low-income-household-water-assistance-program/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:26:15 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=166467 As prices for everyday necessities continue to rise, families with limited means are having to make tough choices on where to allocate their money. In response to this, the state of Maryland, in locations like Kent and Talbot Counties, has implemented the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to help families with past due water and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/03/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-marylands-low-income-household-water-assistance-program/feed/ 3 https://chestertownspy.org/2023/02/01/discovering-discover-eastons-plans-for-2023-a-chat-with-director-holly-dekarske/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:40:55 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/2023/02/01/discovering-discover-eastons-plans-for-2023-a-chat-with-director-holly-dekarske/ As Easton slowly crawls its way back to the world of “normal”l after the Covid pandemic, the town is finally getting its mojo back after more than two years of hibernation. And one sign of this comeback is the robust agenda that Discover Easton (a.k.a. Easton Economic Development Corporation) has set out for 2023. With […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2022/09/03/mediation-room-8-benefits-of-using-mediation-in-divorce/ https://chestertownspy.org/2022/09/03/mediation-room-8-benefits-of-using-mediation-in-divorce/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:12:57 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/2022/09/03/mediation-room-8-benefits-of-using-mediation-in-divorce/ In Talbot County, all divorces are handled by the Circuit Court. In 2020 of the 1231 cases filed in Talbot Circuit Court, 186 were divorces. Many divorcing couples use mediation. There are many benefits. The process is less adversarial than litigation, which reduces animosity. Couples work together with a mediator to work through dozens of […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2022/09/03/mediation-room-8-benefits-of-using-mediation-in-divorce/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2022/08/22/culta-announces-partnership-with-national-cannabis-brand-old-pal/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:21:43 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/2022/08/18/culta-announces-partnership-with-national-cannabis-brand-old-pal/ CULTA, Maryland’s top producer of craft cannabis, today announced a partnership with Old Pal. Founded in 2018, Old Pal is a multi-state cannabis lifestyle brand that’s focused on offering quality products and trusted consistency. The company focuses on value and targets consumers that are specifically looking for high-quality, fairly priced cannabis products. “Old Pal has […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2022/08/20/the-mediation-room-7-bad-debt/ Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:00:09 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=160020 I could not find the statistics for Talbot County, but according to CNBC, the average US household with debt, including credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, now owes $155,622.  All together that is$15 trillion. Just to put it in context, the US Gross Domestic Product is about $20 trillion. The average amount of debt by generation […]]]>