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Wednesday, March 08, 2023Community Listening Session on Combining IRONMAN and Eagleman in 2024
Community Listening Session to be held on Proposed Combination of the Ironman and Eagleman Events Into An Ironman Festival Weekend Starting in June of 2024 The City of Cambridge and Dorchester County are jointly hosting a community listening session to receive input on a proposal to combine the IRONMAN Maryland and Eagleman events into an IRONMAN Festival Weekend starting in 2024. The listening session will be held in the Cambridge City Council Chambers at 305 Gay Street on Monday, March 20 from
Friday, February 17, 2023Governor Moore Visits Dorchester County
Dorchester County proudly welcomed Governor Wes Moore to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center on Tuesday, February 14th where he announced the discovery of a home where enslaved people lived on the Thompson Farm, the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. Dorchester County is proud to be the birthplace of Harriet Tubman and is excited that this sacred ground has been discovered along with many artifacts which will be preserved as a piece of history for future generations. The exhibit opened in
Wednesday, February 08, 2023Dorchester County Council President George L. Pfeffer, Jr. Elected to LGIT Board of Trustees
The Dorchester County Council is pleased to announce that George L. Pfeffer, Jr., President, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT). LGIT provides affordable joint self-insurance programs for towns, cities and counties in the State of Maryland. President Pfeffer is honored to be elected for this important role. He looks forward to serving the members of LGIT to ensure that the Trust is sound and financially strong. Please join us in congratulating Councilman
Tuesday, January 10, 2023Dorchester County Council President named Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 BOD
The Dorchester County Council is delighted to announce that George L. (Lenny) Pfeffer, Jr., Council President, has been named Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 Board of Directors. Councilman Pfeffer, who is currently serving his second term on the Council, also serves as the County’s representative on the MACo Legislative Committee. We are also pleased to announce that Steve Nuwer, Airport Director, was elected as the Secretary for the Maryland Aviation Council. Mr. Nuwer, who is
Friday, December 16, 2022CWDI Receives $1M Rural Fund Grant
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) was awarded $1,000,000 through the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. The grant fund, which is overseen by the Maryland Department of Commerce and administered by the five rural regional councils, was announced by Governor Hogan earlier this year to boost economic development activity, stimulate private sector investment, and create jobs in the state’s rural regions. When announcing the grant awards, Maryland
Thursday, October 06, 2022League of Women Voters to Host County Council Candidate Forum for Dorchester County
The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Shore will sponsor a forum for candidates competing in the Dorchester County Council election. The forum will be held on Monday, October 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Weinberg Intergenerational Center at Chesapeake Grove,108 Chesapeake Street, Cambridge, MD. It is free and open to the public. The following candidates from Districts 1, 3, and 5 who are running against opponents have been invited to participate in the forum: District 1 - Rob Kramer, Jr. (R) and Jay
Wednesday, October 05, 2022Dorchester County Observation of Halloween
At the Dorchester County Council meeting, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, it was approved by the Council that Halloween will be observed by County residents on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for children ages 12 and under. This policy will not supersede prescheduled times and dates set by municipalities. Residents living outside town limits should follow the County policy set forth by the County Council, unless they intend on carrying their child(ren) into a town. County Council of Dorchester
