Finally, the Maryland Board of Elections has released Kent County and 1st District results after a considerable delay this evening.
Kent County Results
Kent County Commission
Election Results: Harris Back in Congress; Jacob, Mason and Fithian Win in Commissioner Race
November 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
United Way Research Reveal Kent County Residents Struggling to Afford Basic Necessities
September 20, 2018 by 1 Comment
United Way releases surprising data on their 2018 Maryland ALICE Project which identifies households that have incomes above the Federal Poverty Level but struggle to afford basic household necessities. That finding is true for both Kent County and the rest of the state.
The report, which uses 2016 data, shows that in Maryland 825,433 households or 38% could not afford basic needs such as housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and a smartphone. These statistics indicate an increase of three percent from last year’s report. Low-wage jobs, half of all jobs paying less than $20 per hour, and an increase in “gig” and contractual work all contribute to decreased financial stability for working households.
The ALICE Project utilizes standardized measurements to calculate the cost of a bare-bones household budget in each county in each state and quantifies the number of households that cannot afford even that. It includes Household Survival Budgets which have increased steadily, reaching $69,672 for a family of four (two adults with one infant and one preschooler) and $26,052 for a single adult in 2016. These conclusions are an alternative to FPL guidelines, which underestimates the number of struggling families as it does not accurately reflect current, local costs of living.
“At United Way of Kent County, the ALICE findings have reinforced our commitment to addressing the issues stressed in our Community Needs Assessment,” said Glenn Wilson, Board President, United Way of Kent County. “This updated research underscores our findings and highlights the issues that need more attention here and how to provide services to this vulnerable population.”
Following is the Kent County breakdown of Household Survival Budgets and percentage of households living below the ALICE Threshold:
“ALICE isn’t going away,” said Franklin Baker, president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland “and as this latest report shows, the numbers are only increasing. We must continue to work together to help remove barriers in areas such as housing, transportation, and childcare that prevent so many of our citizens from leading a stable, secure life. Stronger, stable working families mean stronger, stable communities. And that’s something that United Way, our donors, volunteers, staff and partners fight for every day.”
The United Ways of Maryland join more than 540 United Ways in 18 states that are working to better understand ALICE’s struggles. The research will be used to stimulate meaningful discussion, attract new partners and ultimately inform strategies for positive change.
For more information on the ALICE report please go here
Chesapeake Brass Band in Fountain Park July 7
July 5, 2018 by
The Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band in 2016 on their 20th Anniversary.
Come on down to Fountain Park this Saturday, July 7, for the second in Chestertown’s Music in the Park summer concert series, featuring the Chesapeake Brass Band. The music will begin at 7:00 pm and last approximately 90 minutes. Bring something to sit on as only limited seating is available. Admission is free.
Formed in 1996, the Chesapeake Brass Band is comprised of amateur and professional musicians from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Following the brass banding tradition, it is an all-volunteer organization.
The Chesapeake Brass Band was the National American Brass Band Association champion in their division in 2013.
The band has won numerous awards over the years, including placing first in their division at the North American Brass Band Association Competition in 2013. This year the band was Runner Up in their division at the Dublin Festival of Brass in Dublin, Ohio.
The band performs a varied repertoire of contemporary and traditional brass band music throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The concert at Chestertown will feature music from stage, screen, TV, and the circus. Among the tunes will be a “Salute to the Armed Forces”, “Slaughter on 10th Avenue”, “Rhapsody in Blue” as well as Barnum and Bailey’s favorite march. Cornet and Euphonium solos will also be part of the evening’s program.
Dr. Russell Murray -Musical Director of the Chesapeake Brass Band
The band’s musical director is Russell Murray. Dr.Murray earned his Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of North Texas. He has taught music history and directed early music ensembles at the University of North Texas, Texas Wesleyan University, and Rice University. He is currently Professor and Chair of the Music Department at the University of Delaware, where he is the director of the Collegium Musicum and is also on the Core Faculty of the Women’s Studies program. He has been at the University of Delaware since 1991.
For more information, see their website.
If you are an accomplished brass player or percussionist looking for a new challenge, the Chesapeake Brass Band has openings. Contact the band at chesapeakebrass@aol.com or call 302-530-2915.
In case of rain, a concert may be rescheduled or a rain location may be sent to the email list and listed on a sign on the stage in the park on the day of the concert. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council & Community Contributors. To help make these programs possible, please send donations payable to the Town of Chestertown to Music in the Park, Chestertown Town Hall, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.
The Chesapeake Brass Band in concert.
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Old Oysters, New Corn
October 16, 2017 by
Environmental art installation by Howard and Mary McCoy currently on the lawn outside the KCAC Buliding across the street from the Post Office. Photo credit: Peter Heck
Howard and Mary McCoy, Queen Anne’s County artists, were at the Town Arts Building in Chestertown, Sunday, Oct. 15, to install their environmental art piece, “Old Oysters, New Corn.”
Sited on the lawn next to the building, across the street from the post office, the piece is constructed of centuries-old oyster shells from a Native American midden and newly harvested corn, both from their farm near Centreville.
Twelve stakes form a circle around an interior circle filled with old oyster shells. Photo credit: Peter Heck
The artists began by sketching out two circles on the lawn; the inner circle was filled with the oyster shells, then 12 stakes were set in the outer circle for attaching the corn stalks. They began with the four cardinal compass points – North, South, East and West, then went around the circle clockwise beginning at the north.
The corn stalks, a modern variety genetically modified to resist the herbicide Roundup, still have ripe ears of corn on them. “The squirrels are going to love this sculpture,” said Howard.
The sculpture, Mary told us, while reminiscent of ancient harvest customs, is not based on any particular tradition. Rather, it is “a meditation on the bounty of this fertile region and the ever-changing ways humans have used its resources.”
The sculpture will remain in place through the end of the month for the RiverArts studio tours, which take place on two weekends, Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29, at sites throughout the area. The large exhibition space in the Town Arts Building will also host exhibits by several artists who wanted to take part but couldn’t make their actual studios available. The McCoys will have an exhibit along the wall overlooking the lawn where their sculpture stands.
Artists Howard and Mary McCoy, with Kent County Arts Council Director John Schratwieser (center) Old Oysters, New Corn” environmental art installation by Howard and Mary McCoy. Photo credit: Jane Jewell
The Kent County Arts Council, which owns the Town Arts Building, obtained permission to install the sculpture on the lawn adjacent to its building from the Chestertown Mayor and Council. The property belongs to the town, which received it in a gift a number of years ago.
Old Oysters, New Corn” environmental art installation by Howard and Mary McCoy. Photo credit: Peter Heck
The installation’s sign notes, “Oysters were an important food for Native Americans. Over the centuries, the shells they discarded built up in layers several feet deep, but because of their small population, this food source remained sustainable. More recently, due to disease, pollution and over-harvesting, oyster populations have plummeted.
“For nearly two decades, the corn grown in this area has come from seed genetically modified to withstand spraying with the herbicide glyphosate, also called Roundup. Promoting efficient weed control, this farming practice helps boost harvest yields but is controversial in terms of the safety of genetic modification, as well as glyphosate’s possible hazards to human, plant and animal health.”
Howard, Mary and John play “scrarecrow” by the corn field.
Howard and Mary McCoy are collaborative artists. Much of their work is created directly in the landscape and is based on archetypal motifs concerned with the earth and how people have approached their own relationship with the earth through the centuries. Made primarily of natural materials, their work aims at honing viewers’ awareness of particular environments.
In addition to their ongoing site-specific installations created as Artists in Resident at Adkins Arboretum, their installations have been shown in the U.S., Ireland, Wales and New Zealand.
Howard McCoy has a B.A. in art from Georgetown College and an M.F.A. in painting from George Washington University.
Mary McCoy
Mary McCoy has a B.S. in studio art from Skidmore College and has written on art for several publications, including The Washington Post. She also writes for The Chestertown Spy.
“Old Oysters, New Corn” is part of RiverArts’ upcoming Studio Tour weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct 21- 22 & 28-29, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, rain or shine. This free self-guided tour on the picturesque Eastern Shore of Maryland includes close to 50 artists, many of them nationally-known, who will invite you into their studios to talk about their art, demonstrate their techniques and offer original art for sale at studio prices.
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Kent County 4-H’ers – State Stars!
October 2, 2017 by
L-R: Parker Welch, coach, Henry Myers, Dylan Hill, Ethan Miller, and Cassie Plummer, coach. Dairy Judging team placing 3rd overall. Dylan placed 1st in placings, 2nd Individual, Ethan 7th individual and Henry 17th individual
Oct. 1 to 7 is 4-H Week in Maryland, and it’s a good time to look at one of the most valuable youth programs in our community.The local 4-H club members have just returned from the Maryland State Fair with many ribbons for their efforts. The fair lasted 10 days, covering two weekends, Aug. 24 to Sept. 4 in Timonium. The complete list of the state fair results is included below.
The local clubs had multiple entries in about every category; they showed horses, cattle, dogs, and rabbits.They displayed insect collections, garden vegetables, canned goods, new fashions. But most importantly, they had a good time and learned a lot – skills that they can use throughout their lives.
Cassie Plummer (2nd from right) with the Best Bred and Owned Ayrshire heifer
For most 4-H members, the State Fair is the culmination of year-long projects. Those entering animals must be present to show their animals for the judging. They also need to be there to feed the animals, clean up after them, and to provide a friendly, familiar face. Some of the animals, Elizabeth Hill, Principal Agent Associate, 4-H Youth Development for Kent County, said that many of the animals enjoy the fair. They get special attention, special food, and even seem to like being shown in the ring for the judges and hold their heads up high. Some get a little nervous and like to have their owners nearby. Some like to get belly rubs, which calms them down. Each animal is different.
Puppy Pals 4-H Dog Club 2nd place 4-H Promotional Booth
Kent County’s 4-H is a program of the University of Maryland Extension, a partnership among the U. S. Department of Agriculture, land-grant universities and local governments in each state. Faculty and staff of University of Maryland Extension provide research-based information, educational programs and services on a variety of subjects. In addition to the 4-H youth program, these include Agriculture, Nutrient Management, Family and Consumer Science, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Animal Science, and Horticulture.
Dog Show – Emily Norris and her Pomeranian Creme Brulee
The Extension office describes 4-H youth as “a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right here in Kent County. This takes uncommon commitment and that is exactly what our youth have!”
Mitch Debnam in Holstein Showmanship, presenting his heifer to the judge in the 16 year old class.
Kent County youth can take part in 4-H activities that currently include more than 125 young people in after-school clubs and over 400 more through in-school and other community 4-H programs and activities throughout Kent County. That is over 550 youth in our county committed to community service. In 2012, 4-H Volunteers provided a volunteer value of $66,154.44 for their service to our community. Youth Volunteers provided an additional $3,161 of volunteer service through the annual 4-H Toy Drive, Adopt-a-Highway pick-ups, Kent Ag Center and Worton Park projects and more.
Megan Moore’s 1st place Green tomatoes Megan (obviously had turned during the stay at the fair).
Among the activities sponsored by 4-H, agricultural pursuits – raising animals and crops – are probably best known. But 4-H youth also have the opportunity to learn shooting sports, science projects like entomology, cooking, fashion design, public speaking, and other skills that will serve them well in adult life. They get the opportunity to display their skills at the county 4-H fair every July, at other nearby county fairs, and at the Maryland State Fair – not to mention national-level events.
Kent’s Senior Dairy Judging team getting ready for a long day of competition. L-R: Henry Myers, Ethan Miller and Dylan Hill, Coaches Cassie Plummer (still a 4-H’er) and 4-H alumn, Kyle Plummer. Coach Parker Welch was not in the picture.
Aubrey Baker’s 2nd place dress. She is a 1st year Junior 4-H’er.
Complete Maryland State Fair – Kent County 4-H Youth Results
23 4-H’ers + Puppy Pals 4-H Club Exhibited
Aubrey Baker (Junior)
Clothing – Dress with jacket-2nd,
State Fashion Revue Junior Demonstration
Mitch Debnam (Senior)
Dairy- Senior (16 Yr) Holstein Showmanship-3rd,
Spring Calf-7th, Spring Yearling-6th,
Welding-2nd/Reserve Champion
Tractor Drive-2nd
Dylan Hill (Senior)
Dairy – Senior (15 yr) Holstein Showmanship – 2nd,
Holstein Spring Calf-6th,
Red & White Holstein Senior 3 Yr Cow-2nd
Dairy Judging – 1st in Placings,
2nd Overall Individual,
Team Placed 3rd.
Earned spot on MD 4-H Dairy Judging “B” Team going to North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY, November 4-6, 2017
Farm Crops – Wheat-1st, Soybeans-1st/Champion, Corn-3rd,
Timothy Hay-3rd, Wheat Straw-4th
Photography – B/W Maryland-1st, Color Plants-4th, Color Person-Participation
Samantha Jayne’s Junior 1st Place and reserve champion Jalepeno peppers
Samantha Jayne (Junior)
Art – Water Color-2nd
Crafts – Tie-dye-4th, Glass Craft-1st,
Food Preservation – Applesauce-1st, Tomato Juice-1st/Champion, B&B Pickles-1st, Dill Pickles-1st, 1st, Salsa-1st
Home Environment – Table Covering-4th, Needlework-1st, Pillows-1st,2nd, Fleece Blanket-1st, Quilt-2nd
Photography – 1st Year Photographer-3rd, Color Experimental-1st, B/W Animal-7th, B/W Misc-1st
Vegetables- Green Beans-2nd, Egg Plant-1st/Champion, Canteloupe-1st, Banana Peppers-1st, Jalapeño Peppers-1st/Reserve Champion, Oblong Watermelon-1st, Sugar Baby Watermelon-1st
Samantha Jayne’s Junior 1st place watermelon
Rachel Jones (Intermediate)
Art – Acrylic-Participation
Craft – String Art-Participation
Photography – Color Maryland-2nd, Color Misc-6th, B/W Building-6th, B/W Plant-2nd
Alexandra Miller (Intermediate)
Dairy – Ayrshire Intermediate Showmanship-2nd, Fall Yearling-1st; Jersey Senior 2 Yr Cow-3rd
Ethan Miller (Senior)
Dairy – Guernsey Senior 2 Yr Cow-1st; Brown Swiss Winter Yearling-3rd;
Red & White Holstein Senior 2 Yr.Cow-3rd;
Guernsey Senior Best Bred and Owned Champion
Dairy Judging – Placed 7th Overall Individual, Team-3rd.
Earned spot on MD 4-H Dairy Judging “A” Team going to All American Dairy Show, Harrisburg PA, September 16-18 and World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI, October 7-9, 2017
Paige Miller (Junior)
Dairy – Ayrshire Junior Showmanship-2nd, Winter Yearling-3rd; Brown Swiss Spring Calf 3rd
Parker Miller (Intermediate)
Dairy – Brown Swiss Intermediate Showmanship-1st,
Fall Yearling-1st,
Junior 3 Yr Cow-1st/Honorable Mention
Megan Moore (Intermediate)
Art – Pastel-9th, Mixed Media-3rd
Food Preservation – Tomato juice-4th, Salsa-5th,
Home Environment – Fleece Blanket-2nd
Photography – Color Story-2nd, Color Person-4th, B/W Seascape-1st, B/W Misc-4th
Vegetables – Green Tomatoes-1st, Red Tomatoes-1st, Cherry Tomatoes-2nd, 3rd, Oblong Watermelon-2nd,
Sugar Baby Watermelon-1st
Henry Myers (Senior)
Dairy – Guernsey 4 Yr Cow-4th
Farm Crops – Corn-1st/Reserve Champion
Photography – B/W Animal-8th
Paul Myers placing 2nd in Guernsey Senior Showmanship
Paul Myers (Senior)
Dairy – Guernsey Senior Showmanship-2nd,
Junior 2 Yr Cow-1st
Entomology – 4th Year+ Insect Collection-1st/Reserve Champion
Farm Crops – Corn-5th
Photography – Color Landscape, Color Animal, Color Seascape – Participation
Emily Norris (Junior)
Dog (Pomeranian) – Showmanship-1st/Champion, Obedience-2nd, Rally-6th
Claire Parker (Intermediate)
Art – Acrylic-2nd
Food Preservation – Blackberry Jam-2nd, Raspberry Jam-2nd, Strawberry Jam-7th, Blueberry Jam-2nd, Peach Jam-2nd, Other Jam-6th
Sarah Parker (Senior)
Clothing – Purse-2nd, PJ’s-4th, Sundress-6th
Crafts – Holiday Craft-2nd, Ornament-2nd, Jewelry-9th,
Home Environment – Desk Accessories-5th, Wall Hanging-2nd, Pillow-1st, Knitted Scarf-3rd
Food Preservation – Blackberry Jam-2nd, Raspberry Jam-3rd, Strawberry Jam-5th, Blueberry Jam-3rd, Peach Jam- 6th, Other Jam-5th
Anna Phillips (Intermediate)
Home Environment – Wreath-6th
Dustin Phillips (Senior)
Home Environment – Wreath-3rd
Brianna Pinder (Senior)
Photography – Color Maryland-2nd, Color Animal, Color Seascape, B/W Flower-Participation
Derrick Troyer’s 2nd place electric lamp
Cassie Plummer (Senior)
Dairy – Red & White Holstein Senior Showmanship-1st, Summer Yearling-3rd, Fall Yearling-1st
Ayrshire Spring Calf-6th, Junior 2 Yr Cow-1st/Senior & Reserve Grand Champion, Senior Best Bred and Owed
Derrick Troyer (Intermediate)
Craft – Recycled-9th
Electricity – Lamp-2nd
Food Preservation – Tomatoes-4th, Salsa-8th
Photography – Color Plant-6th, Color People-7th, B/W People-4th, Color Building-Participation
Gracie Troyer (Junior)
Clothing – Skirt-3rd, Pj’s-1st, Sundress-3rd
Craft – Recycled-Participation
Food Preservation – Tomatoes-1st, Salsa-4th
Home Environment – Scrapbook-3rd
Photography – Color Landscape-4th, Color Plant-Participation
Gracie Troyer’s 1st place pajamas. Yes, they are for a doll!
Casey Turner (Intermediate)
Dog (Golden Retriever) – Showmanship-1st/Champion, Obedience-1st/Grand Champion, Rally-8th
Madisyn Yiannakis (Intermediate)
Dairy – Red & White Holstein Spring Calf-4th,
Rabbit – 1 rabbit
Puppy Pals 4-H Dog Club – Club Booth-2nd
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In Memoriam: Community Leader Alexander H. Hoon
May 15, 2017 by
Alexander H. Hoon (Sandy) passed away from natural causes on May 14, 2017 at Heron Point, Chestertown, MD.
Sandy was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 1, 1928 to Marian Holliday Hoon and Dr. Merle Russell Hoon.
Sandy was married to Ann Wilmer Hoon on March 17, 1951 in Chestertown, MD. He was the son-in-law of Isabel Perry Wilmer and Chestertown Mayor Philip G. Wilmer.
Sandy was predeceased by Ann in August, 2016, and their third son David McGill Hoon who died in June, 2011. He is survived by two other sons: Dr. Alexander Holliday Hoon, Jr. (Cindy) who resides in Ellicott City, MD; and Philip W. Hoon, Esq. (Lisa) who resides in Chestertown; as well as 7 grandchildren, 3 daughters-in-law and one great grandchild. Sandy’s sisters Margaret Hoon Baker (Larry, dec’d) and Nancy Hoon Powell (Bill) survive him, as does his very dear friend/cousin Richard Carter Holliday.
Sandy attended Shady Side Academy (Pittsburgh) and graduated from Williams College in 1950. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed as a First Lieutenant in Korea on April 1, 1951. He was on active duty until January, 1953.
Sandy began his successful career with Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation in 1952. He retired as a J&L executive in Pittsburgh in 1979. While there he enjoyed Oakmont Country Club, the Duquesne Club and Fox Chapel Country Club.
Ann and Sandy moved to Chestertown in 1979 and restored their family home “Thornton”. They lived there for 25 years and then moved to Heron Point in Chestertown. During that period, Sandy was the founder and principal of Chesapeake Land Company, and also managed family farms.
In the 1980s, Sandy was a co-founder of the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and served as a Director for many years. He was also a co-founder of the 1782 Society of Washington College.
Sandy served on the Board of Directors of the Kent County Public Library, Magnolia Hall and The Chesapeake Bank & Trust Company. He was a member of the Chester River Yacht & Country Club, a founding member of The River Club and The Sons of The American Revolution.
In addition to his family and farms, Sandy loved people from all walks of life. He left this world in peace, a good man with a life well lived.
There will be a Memorial Service for Sandy on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2 o’clock at Emmanuel Church, Chestertown. Interment will be private. Contributions in Sandy’s memory can be made to the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy – www.eslc.org.
Executive Director of Common Cause Maryland to Speak on “Democracy at a Crossroads”
May 6, 2017 by
Democracy at a Crossroads: What’s Broken, and Hope for Reform
On Thursday, May 18, Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, Executive Director of Common Cause Maryland, will speak about the core issues triggering the dysfunction in Congress and the reforms that Common Cause is advancing to fight back. Issues will include money in politics, voting rights, and redistricting reform – with a focus on the state and local policies that can restore equality in our system. The program will include a review of actions taken (or not taken) on these issues by the 2017 Maryland General Assembly. Sponsored by the Democratic Club of Kent County.
Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, Executive Director, Common Cause of Maryland
Jennifer Bevan-Dangel has been with Common Cause of Maryland since 2013. According to the organization’s website “Jennifer has spearheaded several significant reforms, including establishing the first local public funding program in the state, modernizing the state’s public information laws, and advancing key voting reforms.
“Jennifer came to Common Cause with a strong background in advocacy at the state and local levels, having worked for 1000 Friends of Maryland and other environmental organizations on a variety of land use and clean water reforms.
“She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland School of Law.”
The meeting takes place at O’Connor’s Pub, 844 High St., Chestertown. Doors open 5:30 pm for social time, meal — brief business meeting 6:45 — main program 7:00 pm
First Friday – Bookplate Hosts Author Barbara Feinman Todd
May 3, 2017 by
What’s a ghost writer? How does one become a ghostwriter? Go behind the scenes of Washington with the ghostwriter who worked with Hillary Clinton, Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, and Ben Bradlee on their bestselling books — and lived to tell the tale of how she found her own voice. Author Barbara Feinman Todd will be at the Bookplate this Friday, May 5, to talk about her new book, “Pretend I’m Not Here: How I Worked With Three Newspaper Icons, One Powerful First Lady, and Still Managed to Dig Myself Out of the Washington Swamp.”
Come to the back room at the Bookplate bookstore at 112 S. Cross St in Chestertown – just across the street from Twigs and Teacups and up the street from Jane’s Church.
Barbara Feinman Todd teaches in Georgetown University’s English Department where she is also the director of Journalism. She has been involved in several high-profile books over her career – variously as ghostwriter, researcher, or editor. These include Bob Woodward’s VEIL (1987), Carl Bernstein’s Loyalties (1989); former Washington Post Executive Editor Benjamin Bradlee’s A Good Life (1994); Palestinian spokesperson Hanan Ashrawi’s This Side of Peace (1995); former First Lady Hillary Clinton’s It Takes A Village (1995); and former Nebraska senator Bob Kerrey’s When I Was A Young Man (2002). Now she has written her own book about these and other experiences as a writer.
The event will take place during First Friday, 5 May 2017, at 6:00 pm.
The Bookplate, 112 S. Cross St. Chestertown, MD.(410) 778-4167 www.bookplate.biz/Home.html , Tom Martin, owner.
Community Alert: Do or Die Time for the Marina Project; Residents Told to Rally Support
December 2, 2016 by
The Chestertown Waterfront Coalition received word from professional advisors in Annapolis yesterday that the Town’s request for the Marina is in the mix for funding but might be among those that could be “on the bubble.”
Community leaders have been told that those interested in seeing the Town get funding for the Marina should call or directly write to Governor Hogan as soon as possible to let him know that they support the project by December 9.
As a result, the Chestertown Waterfront Coalition is making a big final push with residents to contact the Governor’s office two ways:
1. Call the Governor’s office at 410-974-3901 or 1-800-811-8336 and let the Governor know you support funding for Chestertown’s Waterfront. An assistant will answer the phone and all you need to do is tell them your name and that you are calling in support of the Town of Chestertown’s Capital Budget Request for the Marina.
2. Send a letter of support (or a copy of your previous letter of support) directly to the Governor’s office at: Governor Larry Hogan, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 Its important the Governor knows you letter comes from a real person. Handwriting your envelope and signature helps as well.
The Governor is expected to make a decision near the end of the month.
