Tax diffential remedy between county and town making headway?
At a special work session of the Kent County Commissioners on February 11, Chestertown Mayor David Foster presented a slide show to illustrate his ongoing concern with the tax differential between the county and municipality. According to studies employed by Chestertown, a tax adjustment could return between $617,900 and $913,000 to Chestertown, offering relief to property […]
Chestertown Spy Highlights
“Lights for Liberty” Vigil in Chestertown Friday
There will be a nationwide “Lights for Liberty” vigil Friday evening, July 12, protesting the U.S. concentration camps for migrant children. As part ... [Continue Story]
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Local Food and Garden Highlights
Kent Attainable Housing Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Homeowners, the Duncan Family
Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. (KAH) proudly welcomed the Duncan family to their new home at a joyful ribbon cutting ceremony held on Sunday, April ... [Continue Story]
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Brevities
Osprey Cam Returns With Surprise Guest
Since 1996, Atlantic Security, Inc. of Chestertown has maintained an osprey camera overlooking a nest located on a tributary of the Chester River. The ... [Continue Story]
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Food and Garden Notes
Mid-Shore Food: Simmons Market Still Beating the Odds in Cambridge
This is no ma and pa business, yet it is. It's located in Cambridge, yet most people, even those outside of Dorchester County, know about Simmons ... [Continue Story]
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Town & County Notes
From and Fuller: The GOP ‘Beautiful’ Megabill and Joe Biden’s Return
Every Thursday, the Spy hosts a conversation with Al From and Craig Fuller on the most topical political news of the moment. This week, From and ... [Continue Story]
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