A 16-year-old has been charged with making threats of mass violence following an investigation that began last month. On February 21st, a Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy and school staff reportedly received multiple reports of a student from another school posting a video on social media, including non-specific violent threats aimed at a group of students from Kent Island High School.
Later that same day, the student allegedly posted additional threats online. A home visit was conducted with the student and his guardians, and it was determined that at no time were students or staff in any immediate danger.
Immigration And The Economy To Be Discussed At Chestertown Event
Immigration and the economy is the topic to be discussed at a meeting sponsored by the Democratic Club of Kent County on Thursday, March 20 at Phat Daddy’s BBQ Shack, located at 205 Spring Ave. in Chestertown. The Evening Enterprise reports doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to order a meal and share some social time before the meeting. A brief business meeting will be conducted by the club at 6:45 p.m. The public meeting will start at 7 p.m. and end no later than 8:30 p.m.
Final Site Plan Approved For Solar Project
Despite Kent County’s zoning laws prohibiting utility scale solar arrays, the county’s Planning Commission unanimously approved Morgnec Solar LLC’s final site plan for a 45-megawatt solar project on March 6, acknowledging they had no choice under Maryland state law. The Kent County News reports the commission’s approval came after the Planning Commission stressed that their own county zoning does not permit utility scale solar installations, but that they were bound by state requirements.
Centreville Planning Commission OK’s Cannabis Growing Operation Expansion
Centreville Planning Commission has granted conditional approval for a two-acre expansion of Green Thumb Industries (GTI) to expand its outdoor cannabis growing operations at 152 Comet Drive. Following discussion and deliberation at the January meeting, Green Thumb officials returned with Byers Scientific to further explain the odor mitigation systems.
QAC Sheriff’s Office Looks To ID Theft Suspects
Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is looking to identify two suspects in a theft case. On March 2nd, two individuals entered Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits and stole a $29 bottle of vodka by concealing it inside of a purse. They were last seen leaving in a white, four door sedan. If you have any information related to this case, please contact Deputy Lane at clane@qac.org.
Chestertown Business Receives Manufacturing Grant
Small businesses across the state are poised for significant growth thanks to the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program recently announced by Gov. Wes Moore. According to the Evening Enterprise, the program, designed to help small and mid-sized manufacturers invest in cutting-edge technology, already is demonstrating its impact, particularly in the food manufacturing sector. Among the grant recipients is Modern Stone Age, a health-conscious restaurant, bakery and educational food lab on Cannon Street in Chestertown.
Senior Housing Project Moving Forward In Millington
Full speed ahead for a senior housing project in Millington. Millington Village will consist of 52 senior living units — nine buildings in all — on two of the six parcels that make up what was once Millington Elementary School, a 24-acre site that the town purchased for $1 from Kent County in December 2022.
The tentative completion date is this fall, with occupancy in January 2026. Most of the funding has come from state agencies, such as the Community Development Block Grant Program, Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Main Street Chestertown Releases Downtown Master Plan Phase 1
Main Street Chestertown announces the public release of its highly anticipated Downtown Master Plan Phase 1, a comprehensive vision designed to guide the future growth, revitalization, and economic development of the downtown district. The Kent County News reports key elements of the plan include: Gateways and Arrival Points; Enhancing Open Spaces; Expanding Walkability and Bike-ability; Improving Streetscape Aesthetics; Opportunity Sites for Private Development; Upgrades to Infrastructure; and Coastal Resiliency.
The Downtown Master Plan is available for public view at www.MainStreetChestertown.org/phase-one.
QAC Sheriff’s Office Seeks Fugitive
Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is looking for Gerald Lewis Jr., wanted for Failure to Appear for an original charge of Theft $25,000 to under $100,000. Lewis is 69y/o, 6’0, 165lbs., and his last known address was on 4th Street in Perry Point, MD. If you have any information related to his whereabout please contact our office at Sheriff-Info@qac.org or call the Anonymous Tip Line at 410-758-6666. For time sensitive information please call 410-758-0770.
Several Areas At Matapeake Closing For Dredging, Beach Replenishment
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Parks and Recreation said several areas at Matapeake will be closed for a month for a dredging and beach replenishment project conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources . Matapeake Landing (Fishing Pier & Boat Ramp), Matapeake Beach and Grounds and Matapeake Dog Park will be affected. This maintenance project is essential to preserving the shoreline and public access to these facilities. For questions or concerns, please contact Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation at 410-758-0835.