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Hi Chestertown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a new solar project reshape energy options in Kent County?
  • What Chestertown's police chief is changing after the Calvert Street response
  • How one Chestertown operator is strengthening Kent County's water future

Also on today's calendar: Upper Shore Decoy Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project in Kent County (maryland.gov) — A proposed 3-megawatt community solar project in Kennedyville is up for public comment, with an in-person hearing at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Chestertown on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Residents can speak at the hearing, join via Zoom by registering online, or submit written comments to the Maryland Public Service Commission through Oct. 19, referencing Case No. 9817.
   

2. Constructive dialogue encouraged to rebuild trust and strengthen community relationships (somdnews.com) — Chestertown's police chief is publicly reassessing the heavy police presence at the August 15 Calvert Street block party, acknowledging that the response was larger and more tactical than necessary. He takes responsibility, condemns any harassment of critics, and invites residents to contact him directly to share concerns and help rebuild trust and improve future event planning.
   

3. Kent County Publics Work staff completes apprenticeship training (somdnews.com) — In Chestertown, Kent County officials are celebrating water and wastewater employee Eric Thessen for completing a rigorous Maryland Rural Water Association apprenticeship ahead of schedule. His new certifications position him to become a plant manager, helping address the county's critical need for skilled water treatment professionals and strengthening the reliability of local water and wastewater services residents depend on daily.
   

4. Historical society's Lunch & Lore series resumes Oct. 8 (theeveningenterprise.com) — The Historical Society of Kent County is restarting its free Lunch & Lore series at the Bordley History Center on High Street in downtown Chestertown, beginning Thursday, Oct. 8 at noon. Every other Thursday through December, local historians and storytellers will explore topics from Black mutual aid societies to Quakers in Kent County, and you're welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch.
   

5. Washington College Announces Tuition Commitment for Maryland Families (whatsupmag.com) — Washington College in Chestertown is launching a new Tuition Commitment that fully covers tuition for eligible Maryland students from families earning $75,000 or less. Local students who qualify can access the college's academics, mentoring, and hands-on learning without tuition costs, giving Chestertown-area families a clearer, more affordable path to a four-year degree close to home.
   

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  • Dixon Schwabl + Company posted a job opening for Senior Welder in Chestertown. Apply here.
  • Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Chestertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chestertown here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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