It's been tough to see a beloved institution deal with such a tense situation, said Chestertown Mayor Chris Cerino.
He also said he would ask anyone who came before the council seeking support for a project whether they had contributed to any of the council members campaigns. Mayor Chris Cerino resigned from office Tuesday, April 6, 2021, citing the strain of the job that has taken a mental and physical toll on him during the last seven-plus years in office. --CHRIS CERINO, (FORMER)MAYOR OF CHESTERTOWN. Chestertown Covid-19 Response is with Michelle Wimbrow Cerino and 6 others. The election was the most closely contested in recent memory, certainly since Baileys initial victory in 1993. Every 5th grader in Kent County has a Sultana experience on the water. Last modified: May 17, 2021. 1,458 likes. Ill do lots of listening, he said, to find out what the job entails and how to move Chestertown forward., Cerino said he will need to use his time effectively because of his responsibilities with Sultana Projects. Those places are fun because you can only really see them well from canoes and kayaks. However, the candidates forums did not show a great deal of difference on issues the town is likely to face over the next decade or so. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. Chris Cerinos Kent County by Water: A Portrait of Marylands Most Scenic Peninsula On Friday, November 7, 2014, Chestertown Mayor and Sultana Education Foundation Vice President Chris Cerino will unveil his new book, entitled Kent County by Water , at Robert Ortiz Studios at 207 South Cross Street in downtown Chestertown. (Thanks to a reader for pointing out Hizzonners gamey arrest) Millington Funeral Director Busted for Lack of Bird Stamp Chris lives in Chestertown with his wife, two children, and lovable Labrador. Chestertown Town Hall. In addition to this, an understanding of the towns history and maritime culture would serve Cerinos successor well in their attempts to connect with constituents. A short distance away, Arrowood was giving away grilled hot dogs, with Geddes standing nearby. Shore Studios, LLC is a drone based aerial photography and production company based in Chestertown, MD and serving the Eastern Shore. Be Proactive. Ill focus on the Eastern Shore and great places to see the Upper Bay from the water. The Master of Wood Vicco von Voss by Jenn Martella Spy COVID-19 Daily Update Aug. 13. State of the Town: Chestertown Mayor Cerino Reports to Council (with transcipt) January 5, 2021 by James Dissette During Mondays town council meeting, Mayor Chris Cerino delivered his yearly report to the Town as required by the town charter. accounts, the history behind an article. Tuesday night, Gross said she looked forward to working with the council. Brian Garrett, Delmarva Discovery Center. Chris Cerino, Mayor. Of the towns 3,040 registered voters, 1,166 came to the polls, for a 38 percent turnout. Gross was nearby, as were Mark Mumford, holding a sign for his mothers council race, and supporters of Shoge and Brown. When I could drive, I started going upriver with my brother and our friends to Harpers Ferry. However, Gross lead is sufficient to call the race for her. Cerino cautions boaters to make plans early for slips at the newly refurbished Chestertown Marina. An osprey flew out of the tree line and a bald eagle came out of the same tree line and dive bombed the osprey and I was freaking out because Wow theres a bald eagle! In Reston, you never saw bald eagles, and the Echo Hill staff was wondering why I was so excited because they see this all the time. The schooner is one of the organizations most productive educational platforms.] By PETER HECK Cerino said Wednesday morning, Im definitely glad the election is over. He said he had never run for office before, and was uncomfortable with how much you have to put your name forward. Now, he said, he can focus on whats best for Chestertown and getting things done.. "The Town of Chestertown is eternally grateful to USDA for their steadfast support of the revitalization of our municipal Marina and for the associated stormwater improvements made along the community's waterfront, said Chestertown Mayor Chris Cerino. Magazine. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Commissioners who have worked on the Plan include past Chairman Chris Cerino, Jeff Grotsky, Paul Showalter, Gilbert Watson, Jane Richman, David Bowering, and former Commissioners Christine Betley, Trena Williamson and Sam Shoge. The Kent County Commissioners are providing a $100,000 match to help complete the project, and the Town of Chestertown annexed the expansion property and assisted with obtaining the needed permits. The session begins at the Holt Education Center in Chestertown, MD, where participants will view a one-of-a-kind digital presentation covering 35 million years of Chesapeake Bay history on the Foundation's 30' x 30' floor map of our nation's There are 6 professionals named "Christopher Cerino", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Artistic Director: Richard Rosenberg Executive Director: Caitlin Patton P. O. At the Nov. 4 town council meeting, the last before the election, Councilman Marty Stetson said he would work to make it mandatory for candidates to list their donors, which at present is not required. When the English first settled what became St. Marys City, they probably had a copy of that map. In the sixth and final installment of the Focus on the Counties series, Tom speaks with Kent County Administrator, Shelley Herman Heller. Chris Cerino, Mayor. Chris Cerino serves as chairman of the Chestertown Planning Commission and is the vice president of Sultana Projects. Chris Cerino serves as Vice President at Sultana Education Foundation in Chestertown, MD. He said his tenure on the planning commission made him familiar with all sections of the town. May 6, 2021 Katy Shenk By Emma Reilly Elm Staff Writer In a letter to Chestertown residents dated April 5, former Mayor Chris Cerino announced his immediate resignation. Share with Us. The Kent County Commissioners are providing a $100,000 match to help complete the project, and the Town of Chestertown annexed the expansion property and assisted with obtaining the needed permits. That was an eye opener. With his wife Michelle holding the Bible, Chris Cerino is sworn in as Chestertowns mayor Monday night, Jan. 6. Chris Cerino. racist or sexually-oriented language. Success! Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, We want to take people to a place evocative of the Bay that Captain John Smith and indigenous people would have seen hundreds of years ago. Chris Cerino Jared Hauser Jane Jewell Hanson Robbins Philip Rosenberg J. Schratweiser S. Fredrick Starr Peter J. Sweetser Richard S. Tobey J. Kirk Wade. Its a concrete way to get people out there, celebrate what we have, and take time to consider what weve lost, and what we might be able to do to make it better. Mark Mumford, clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County, administers Your Message. Also, Cerino said, he is very aware that there is more to Chestertown than downtown. that is degrading to another person. He said he will ask merchants what the town can do to bring people in to their businesses and what impediments the town can remove. In this two-part bonus episode of Eastern Shore Journal, former Mayor Chris Cerino talks about what brought him to Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject. Absentee ballots for the Chestertown election for mayor and council weren't expected to change the winners, and they didn't. One of the things he wants to get done, he said, is to re-establish a dialogue between business and town leaders. In addition to county residents, Kent County Commissioners Ron Fithian and William Short, Chestertown Mayor Dr. Suntha next traveled to Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, where he met outside with hospital team members and community residents interested in the future of health care in Kent County. In 2018, Cerino was applauded by former Washington College President Kurt Landgraf for his work on the construction of the Chestertown Marina. The charter requires that the Chestertown Board of [] Chris Cerinos Kent County by Water: A Portrait of Marylands Most Scenic Peninsula On Friday, November 7, 2014, Chestertown Mayor and Sultana Education Foundation Vice President Chris Cerino will unveil his new book, entitled Kent County by Water , at Robert Ortiz Studios at 207 South Cross Street in downtown Chestertown.
Christopher M Cerino, (410) 810-2194, 104 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, MD At the close of the polls, Shoge led with 196 votes to Mumford-Pautzs 114.
Cerino is town's new mayor - MyEasternShoreMD I think I have a good record of that on the planning commission, he said. Youre going to see lotus blooms in July and August, lots of eagles, a different side of the Chesapeake. Sultana is our flagship classroom that we use to take out thousands of students and parents every year. And for him to be in a rowboat, living in open conditions in sometimes hostile environments, the weather and mosquitos, for him to not only do that voyage but do it in a way where he could keep meticulous records and produce a map is just mind-boggling. person will not be tolerated. Log in, Out and About (Sort of): Parole or Not? Error!
State of the Town: Chestertown Mayor Cerino Reports to Council (with Chris Cerino, Mayor - Town of Chestertown For the Oysters and Indians paddle trip, we show you archaeological evidence very easy to spot that this is a big base of operations for the indigenous people who preceded us. With Sultana we do a lot of history programs, and in colonial times, and in prehistoric times, the waterways sustained you and connected you to the rest of the world. Be Nice. Ellsworth Tolliver, Mayor Chris Cerino resigned via a letter to the Town and Council citing stress levels that have impacted his mental and physical well-being.
Mayor of Chestertown David Foster speaks on importance of community The mayor attributed his decision to vacate the mayorship to mental and physical health concerns brought on by excessive stress. Filed Under: News Homepage, News Portal Highlights, Spy Chats The Master of Wood - Vicco von Voss by Jenn Martella Spy COVID-19 Daily Update Aug. 13 Letters to Editor Scott Brewer says January 5, 2021 at 7:40 PM The Town of Chestertown will host the the grand opening of the newly renovated Chestertown Marina on Friday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. Covid-19 Update from Mayor Chris Cerino on Friday, May 1, 2020 Mayor Chris Cerino, Chestertown, MD. Log in, Letter to Editor: The LWV on the Shores Historic Beginning and Maintenance of Mission, Not So Fast on the Biden Jobs Plan ActLets Get It Right by J.E. In fact, Kent Countys court records are the oldest in the State, dating back to the 1640s. His voyage is to me one of the great benchmarks for how productive the Bay was at one time, and it is a blueprint for our aspirations for the Bay, to make it as good as it can be. 118N Cross Street Chestertown, Maryland 21620 410 778 0500 office@chestertown.com. Kent Attainable Housing, Inc. P.O. And the same for Dorchester, and Talbot, and Caroline counties, every year since 2001. CHESTERTOWN Chris Cerino is Chestertown's new mayor. Contact Us Chestertown Town Hall On the social justice front, Cerino has been collaborating with Chestertown residents and town officials to generate community dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion issues since September 2020. You have permission to edit this article. Christopher M Cerino from Chestertown, MD. On land, Chris Cerino, Chestertowns mayor and vice president of the Sultana Education Foundation, leads a walking tour of the towns National Register Historic District, which includes many restored Georgian-style homes. Landgraf presented Cerino with the Presidents Medal at the 2018 George Washingtons Birthday Convocation. Stetson was also present. he took aerial coverage of my wedding day and venue and made a beautiful montage video to music. AGENDA. The principal amount is not to exceed $26.25 million. Send in a letter of interest and two-page rsum to Mayor Chris Cerino, 118 N. Cross St., Chestertown, MD 21620. You could paddle by them a million times and not realize how important that place, those plants were, to the people who lived here.
Top stories in Dorchester County delivered to your inbox at 6 a.m. every Friday. The town is excited about this expansion. Over 200 people gathered in a standing room only filled hall at the Chestertown Fire Hall. However, the candidate forums did not show a great deal of difference on issues the town is likely to face over the next decade or so. Videos. Chairman: Start Meeting 7/13/2021 (No meeting month of July) Community Impact Award Dr. Andrea Kane/ Community Advocate Award Chris Cerino. Sultana Projects, Inc. Chris Cerino The Honorable Chris Cerino, Mayor, Chestertown, Md. We have these experiences for adults called Public Paddles where we essentially tell people where to meet us on a Saturday morning, and what the theme is (Oysters and Indians, for example, or bald eagles, or lotus blossoms).
We talk about the mission of the YMCA, the new -- amazing -- facility in Chestertown and how the 'Y' hopes to impact engage and lift up our community. mooadmin. My personal favorite paddle is from Porters Crossing downstream to Snow Hill. Also, Cerino said, he is very aware that there is more to Chestertown than downtown. There were 141 absentee ballots outstanding as of Monday night, according to Mulligan. For the past four years, the town has been operating on a tight budget, with no room for staff raises or capital improvements like repaving roads, according to Cerino. The Sultana Education Foundations Downrigging Weekend Festival is one of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America. Ellsworth Tolliver Meahan E. Efland Town Manacrer William S. Ingersoll Andrew Miller, Chief Mayor Chris Cerino, Chestertown, Maryland Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) , Ranking Member, House Committee on Small Business Christine Kim Funke , Owner, Fleurish Grounds, Cincinnati, OH Chestertown Covid-19 Response is with Michelle Wimbrow Cerino and 6 others. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The new mayor and council members take office at the beginning of January. Box 284, Chestertown, MD 21620 USA 443-480-0221 | info@nationalmusic.us. Our photograph was taken Sunday, Jan. 27. Male . Chestertown Equity Advisory Committee. Previous. In the First Ward, Liz Gross defeated incumbent Jim Gatto by 93 votes, 220 to 127. Since 2000, Chris designs and leads environmental education programs for school children on one of the most exciting educational facilities on the Chesapeake, the Schooner Sultana. Larry Hogan on a half-hour guided tour of the Chestertown Marina Friday, July 8. Don't Threaten. April 13, 2021 by Letter to Editor This has been a particularly difficult twelve months for everyone, and especially our elected officials. Their terms are four years. Required fields are marked *. In addition, there were three write-in votes, which were not tabulated. Its very unique. Chris and his wife are 21-year residents of Chestertown where they are raising their two sons. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Whether it's an issue of transportation or taxation, the environment or public health, community policing or criminal Mark Mumford, clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County, administers The Sultana Education Foundations Downrigging Weekend Festival is one of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America. He said those conversations would take place in his first month. At the Nov. 4 town council meeting, several council members said more money had been spent this year than in any previous election they could recall. Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 tel: 410-778-0500 fax: 410-778-4378 email: office@chestertown.com url: www.townofchestertown.com May 10, 2021 Mayor Chris Cerino Council David Foster A. Herz, Jr. Rev. December 8th 2020. Log in, Love of Venice and Scholarship Fuel Judy Kohls Fireside Chat November 13, Venice in Chestertown: Kohl Gallery Exhibits Venice Etchings. Proximity to the Chester River has shaped Chestertown in the past and present. Virtual Classroom Spring 2020 Report (PDF) See VIRTUAL CLASSROOM: LIVE! Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Located at Fountain Park Every Saturday Morning from 8am till Noon Chestertown, MD 21620. farmersmarket@chestertown.com. Only 24 absentee ballots were out in the ward, so the result is not subject to change. Chestertown Town Hall. Theres really a wide array of personal and professional reasons why. Michael Barber, Virginia Department of Historic Resources. In the Third Ward, incumbent Mabel Mumford-Pautz faced two challengers, Sam Shoge and Alex Smolens. 118N Cross Street Chestertown, Maryland 21620 410 778 0500 office@chestertown.com. Next. He won a decisive victory with 543 votes Tuesday, Nov. 5, in a seven-person contest to take over the towns reins from Mayor Margo Bailey, who announced in March her decision not to seek another term. Photos. Previous. Smolens trailed with 46 votes. Send in a letter of interest and two-page rsum to Mayor Chris Cerino, 118 N. Cross St., Chestertown, MD 21620. accounts, the history behind an article. Chesapeake Through the Ages Sunday, November 3 Brian Garrett, Delmarva Discovery Center. Town Mayor: Chris Cerino. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. The festival features three days of Tall Ship sails, tours, incredible live bluegrass music, lectures, exhibits, family activities, regional food and more. At the close of the polls, Shoge led with 196 votes to Mumford-Pautzs 114. Town of Chestertown 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 tel: 410-778-0500 fax: 410-778-4378 email: office@chestertown.com url: www.townofchestertown.com May 10, 2021 Mayor Chris Cerino Council David Foster A. Herz, Jr. Rev. Elections for mayor and town council will be held on the first Tuesday of November, according to the Chestertown Code of Ordinances. State of the Town: Chestertown Mayor Cerino Reports to Council Watch on During Monday's town council meeting, Mayor Chris Cerino delivered his yearly report to the Town as required by the town charter. person will not be tolerated. Leaders for these groups include: Town of Chestertown Mayor Chris Cerino; Council Members Marty Stetson, Rev. In the past few years, Chris has added a popular field trip option for adults, with two hour paddling trips through some of the most pristine environments on the Upper Bay. According toThe Chestertown SpysJim Dissette 71, a Sophie Kerr award winner at WC, councilmembers Meghan Efland and Tom Hertz both expressed their regret that circumstances had pushed the mayor towards resignation. The election also chose council members for the First and Third Wards. Chris Cerinos Kent County by Water: A Portrait of Marylands Most Scenic Peninsula On Friday, November 7, 2014, Chestertown Mayor and Sultana Education Foundation Vice President Chris Cerino will unveil his new book, entitled Kent County by Water , at Robert Ortiz Studios at 207 South Cross Street in downtown Chestertown. Cerino was not present at the meeting and his resignation letter was read by Chestertown Town Manager Bill Ingersoll. October 27, 2019 | Councilmember-Former | mooadmin. Cerino proposed that the town set out on an 18-month plan to build CHESTERTOWN Mayor Chris Cerino took Gov. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Your Message. Commissioners are nominated by the mayor and approved by the town council. Chestertown Unites against Racism August 10th, 2021. chris cerino chestertown religious interview questions and answers sharleen spiteri ashley heath . According to theUpper Shore Crier, Landgraf saw Cerinos involvement in the project as significantly beneficial to the towns tourism industry and historical legacy. The town is excited about this expansion. It will take a team effort to shape the communitys direction, he said, adding, Im a team player.. Of the towns 3,040 registered voters, 1,166 came to the polls, for a 38 percent turnout. You would have seen the bottom, and an oyster bar, and underwater grasses, and you dont now. Turners Creek Park & Sassafras Natural Resource Management Area. Christopher Michael Cerino, 51, of 104 East Campus Ave., Chestertown, Md., cited by NRP Officer Amanda Kloetzli and entered a guilty plea on March 27, 2019, in Kent County District Court. The opening will be celebrated on the lawn of the newly named Cerino Center, which houses the Marina and ShoreRivers offices at 207 S. Water Street. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. By PETER HECK
pheck@thekentcountynews.com. The resignation of Chestertown Mayor Chris Cerino on April 6 has raised procedural questions, and other concerns, among the remaining council members on how to fill the vacant seat. Chestertown Covid-19 Response, Chestertown, Maryland. Mayor Chris Cerino said he started the town meeting 30 minutes early because "I really wanted to make it a priority to talk about these. Located on the banks of the Chester River, Chestertown is the oldest mid-Atlantic port of entry. But to me, there was a huge revelation of another part of the Chesapeake that was much more gently developed and had a lot more open space so things like that were possible. She said was hoping to arrange to be sworn in before the first town meeting in January, so family members from out of town will be able to attend. All rights reserved.
Town Election Results - Town of Chestertown Kuiper sent out letters appealing to registered Republicans and to Washington College alumni for their support. They were advertising these programs for kids, basically catching tadpoles and walking through swamps. Its like a time machine to the 18th century. Chestertowns Arts & Entertainment District was certified in 2015 under a program administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce and the State Comptrollers Office. Located on the banks of the Chester River, Chestertown is the oldest mid-Atlantic port of entry. I grew up in Reston, Virginia, and I spent countless hours on Lake Anne and Lake Fairfax. Prior to Mondays Mayor and Council meeting, Chestertown Zoning Administrator Kees de Mooy and Mayor Chris Cerino held a private conversation about plans for the Ajax basketball court, which was mistakenly caught on ZOOM and published. Previous. Shoge, reached by phone Wednesday morning at the Washington College admissions office, where he works, described the election as a confidence booster across the board. He said he plans to attend council meetings before taking office to familiarize himself with the issues. Chris Cerino - 364: David . The District encompasses 51 acres of the historic downtown area, stretching from the Chester River waterfront to Mill Street. He said the town wouldnt necessarily take the lowest bid Christopher Michael Cerino, 51, of 104 East Campus Ave., Chestertown, Md., cited by NRP Officer Amanda Kloetzli and entered a guilty plea on March 27, 2019, in Kent County District Court.
Christopher M Cerino, 54 - Chestertown, MD - MyLife Cerino, chairman of the towns planning commission and vice president of Sultana Projects, rolled up 45 percent of the vote. Proximity to the Chester River has shaped Chestertown in the past and present. Marty Holden, Kent County, MD. Chris Cerino, Mayor - Town of Chestertown Home Councilmember-Former Chris Cerino, Mayor Chris Cerino, Mayor Mayor (term ends 2022) chris@chestertown.com Recent Agendas & Minutes Click for more. A few minutes earlier, she told this reporter she had told Cerino she would continue to be a pain to the new mayor every now and then, but she would support him if he won. When you overlay satellite image onto his map, it is not that far off. Cerino, chairman of the towns planning commission and vice president of Sultana Projects, rolled up 45 percent of the vote. Last Name. In a letter to Chestertown residents dated April 5, former Mayor Chris Cerino announced his immediate resignation. The members of the Downtown Chestertown Association applaud Mayor Chris Cerino for his service, beginning with his 2013 pledge to create a more business friendly environment. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. After graduating college, I came to Chestertown with my mom to visit the Tea Party Festival. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park offers a variety of experiences for visitors. In the First Ward, Liz Gross defeated incumbent Jim Gatto by 93 votes, 220 to 127. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Chestertown, Maryland. I could go on and on. A&E District Chestertowns Arts & Entertainment District was certified in 2015 under a program administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce and the State Comptrollers Office. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Thats 5 miles of gentle downstream and its really awesome. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for Chris Cerino. In a three-hour-long town council meeting on Aug. 10, Mayor Chris Cerino and all four members of the council ruled in favor of painting two murals on the streets of Chestertown this year to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. He gave a credible performance in the candidate forums, as well. Cerino, who has been Chestertowns mayor since 2014, leaves behind a promising foundation for the future development of the town. He was a tough act to follow, and I would like to publicly thank him for his many years of service as Mayor and as a member of the Chestertown Planning and Zoning Commission. While primarily a tidal marsh, the refuge also includes a mature pine forest. Youre going to see bald eagles and ospreys. At the same time, he said, he realizes youre always on duty when youre the mayor.. With his wife Michelle holding the Bible, Chris Cerino is sworn in as Chestertowns mayor Monday night, Jan. 6. Ill launch my boat at Fishing Bay in Dorchester county, and if Im in an area Im not familiar with, and Im looking around at this very monochromatic and marshy landscape, I cant tell where I am at all. Youre just half an hour from this giant city, Washington DC, but youre at one of the most beautiful spots Ive seen nationwide. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Threats of harming another But more recently we went into paddling with a mobile canoe rig and a mobile kayak rig. In fact, Kent Countys court records are the oldest in the State, dating back to the 1640s. Chris received a Masters of Education degree from University of Virginia. 2.0 by Howard Freedlander, Main Street Chestertown Takes a Victory Lap with Kay MacIntosh. And of course, catch the Sultana for a public sail thats a unique way to see the middle Chester River. Nassawango Creek which feeds the Pocomoke has been meticulously preserved by conservation groups, and thats incredible. --CHRIS CERINO, (FORMER)MAYOR OF CHESTERTOWN. Chestertown Unites against Racism August 10th, 2021.
Chris Cerino of the Sultana Education Foundation Chris Cerino serves as Vice President at Sultana Education Foundation in Chestertown, MD. 118N Cross Street Chestertown, Maryland 21620 410 778 0500 office@chestertown.com. Be Truthful. We roll out the red carpet for all our Tea Party visitors, says Mayor Chris Cerino even those with Loyalist persuasions. The session begins at the Holt Education Center in Chestertown, MD, where participants will view a one-of-a-kind digital presentation covering 35 million years of Chesapeake Bay history on the Foundation's 30' x 30' floor map of our nation's Recently, I caught up with Cerino, and hes itching to get out on the water as soon as possible.