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/2025/03/26/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/2025/03/19/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/2024/12/21/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 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/13/stella-marinas-acquires-swan-creek-marina-boatyard/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/13/stella-marinas-acquires-swan-creek-marina-boatyard/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:00:44 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=178416 On August 7, 2024, Stella Marinas announced today its acquisition of Swan  Creek Marina & Boatyard (SCM), located in the charming town of Rock Hall on Maryland’s  Eastern Shore. Situated on a well-protected harbor with immediate access to the open  Chesapeake, the marina includes 113 wet slips, 22 moorings, two single-family homes, and a full-service […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/08/13/stella-marinas-acquires-swan-creek-marina-boatyard/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/02/15/kent-county-chamber-of-commerce-to-host-lunch-learn-seminar-on-leveraging-chamber-bene%ef%ac%81ts/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:08 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=174389 The Kent County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its upcoming Lunch & Learn Seminar, designed to empower local businesses with essential tools and resources for growth and success. The event will take place on March 7, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Dixon Training Center located at 101 Warner Drive, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/02/12/chesapeake-bank-trust-welcomes-assistant-branch-manager-jackie-forrest/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=174286 Chesapeake Bank & Trust Company is pleased to announce that Jackie Forrest has joined its staff as Assistant Branch Manager. She will replace Sue St. Amour, who is retiring in April after serving the Bank for over 7 years. “Jackie began her banking career with Chesapeake Bank & Trust, and we’re pleased to have the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/07/20/crazy-days-ahead-july-27-29/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:22 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=169937 Mark your calendars for Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days! The bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 27 and runs through Saturday, July 29, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. The shops will be open by 10 am and remain open on Thursday and Friday until 7pm, Saturday until 5pm.  This mid-summer […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/06/21/kent-chamber-to-host-lunch-learn-seminar/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:25 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=169365 The Kent County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn Seminar focused on Estate Planning, starting at 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 28th. The Seminar will be held at the Dixon Training Center located at 101 Warner Drive in Chestertown, MD and will offer networking opportunities, free lunch, and an informative seminar on […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/04/13/rhythm-brews-is-this-saturday-april-15th/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:52 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=167183 Join the Kent County Chamber of Commerce as we host the 4th annual BrewFest in Historic Downtown Chestertown, MD this Saturday, April 15th, from 12-4! General Admission tickets are $40 in advance ($45 at the door) and include entry, a souvenir tasting glass, beer tasting tickets, live entertainment, and more. VIP tickets are $75 and include […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/03/24/kent-county-health-disparities-grant-allows-rebuilding-together-volunteers-to-provide-rock-hall-neighbor-with-a-new-ramp/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:50 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=166387 Since its inception in 2004, Rebuilding Together Kent County has installed dozens of stick-built wheelchair ramps for neighbors in Kent County, thus contributing to its local reputation as “the ramp people,” despite the many other types of repair work Rebuilding Together has engaged in over nearly 20 years. At an award luncheon for Qlarant Foundation […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2023/02/26/maryland-tax-credits-awarded-to-main-street-historic-chestertown-2/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:00:25 +0000 https://cs.spycommunitymedia.org/?p=165485 Main Street Historic Chestertown (MSHC) has been awarded for the 5th year an allocation of $20,000 in Maryland state tax credits to support its 2023 fundraising efforts. The Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC) are awarded by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development through a highly competitive application process. The CITC program provides a […]]]>