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1 · Civic Affairs
Ordinance 866 would sell Lot 9 in the town's business park to BSA Seafood LLC for seafood processing and cold storage. The 5:30 p.m. agenda also lists $58,900 in accessible crosswalk signals and a license plate reader discussion.
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Elliott Equipment Co. is seeking a special exception to store large vehicles long term at 327 N. Aurora St. in the downtown business district. The board will also hear a five-flag request on Mistletoe Drive and a parking setback request nearby.
Moore SignsHousing Innovationand PermittingAccelerationOrdersMoore SignsHousing Innovationand PermittingAcceleration OrdersTwo Oct. 1 executive orders create a Housing Innovation Incubator and a statewide permitting team, with modular-housing and permitting tools intended to speed reviews.
Maryland Wins$9 MillionFederal Grantfor StudentCareer PlansMaryland Wins $9Million FederalGrant for StudentCareer PlansA three-year, $9 million U.S. Department of Education grant will give Maryland students in grades 7 through 12 digital learner wallets and six-year plans, with the administration saying the system will reach more than 600,000 students.
Three ShoreCommunitiesNamed in $32Million ENOUGHAnti-Poverty GrantsThree ShoreCommunities Named in$32 Million ENOUGHAnti-Poverty GrantsGovernor Moore’s Sept. 30 ENOUGH awards list Federalsburg, Cambridge and South Dorchester, and Uptown Chestertown among 30 communities in 12 counties and Baltimore City sharing $32 million, which the governor’s office called a record, with Kent marked as a new FY27 community.
Lonely PlanetPuts Marylandon Bestin Travel2027 ListLonely PlanetPuts Marylandon Best inTravel 2027 ListThe Sept. 23 Governor’s release says the state is among 50 destinations and experiences worldwide and names the Eastern Shore among Maryland’s featured regions; 47.4 million visitors came in 2025.
Mystery by Don Nigro, directed by Rob Sanchez, runs through Nov. 1; $25 adults, $15 students; Thu–Sat 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
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