Archive for April, 2011

Centreville Citizens Meeting to Discuss Proposed Low Income, Federally Subsidized Housing Projects

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

WHO: Local citizens have organized a public forum to discuss the proposed low income housing projects adjacent to the central historical and residential areas of Centreville. All town residents and interested parties who have a stake in the future of Centreville are invited to attend this meeting.

WHAT: This is a public forum organized by local citizens who are concerned about the proposed housing developments on Spring Street and behind the Acme shopping center in Centreville.

WHEN: Monday, April 25, 20117:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Queen Anne’s County Arts Council Building206 South Commerce StreetCentreville, Maryland 21617

WHY: Recent articles in the Queen Anne’s County Record-Observer newspaper, minutes of the Centreville Town Council, and other organization’s web postings, have created the need to discuss this issue and its implications on the town and its residents. This public forum will provide an opportunity for town residents to make their opinions known; have questions answered by developers and public officials who have indicated their support of these projects; and for all to learn of how similar developments are currently positioned in other Eastern Shore jurisdictions.

CONTACT: Greg Kavanagh, 703-624-0840; or Dan Worth, 410-490-3510Seating is limited. Parking suggested in town parking lots as parking on Commerce Street is regulated and very limited.

Town Council Election Results

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

George Sigler was elected to the Town Council today, pending certification of election results. A total of 401 votes were cast at the polls with an additional 19 absentee votes and one provisional ballot. 225 went to Mr. Sigler, and 195 went to Mr. Robert A. Elliott.The Council will hold its reorganizational meeting at 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at which time the election results will be accepted and the new Council Member seated. The meeting will be held at the Liberty Building, 107 Liberty Street, in the second floor meeting room. Enter the building from the parking lot on Broadway. The public is welcome and invited to attend.