News, Views and Random Concerns: Citizen Journalism for the Good of Talbot County Maryland

Council Approves “Village Center Board”

Trying to stay connected here on the island of St. Maarten is often a challenge, I’ll do my best.
The Talbot County Council in an attempt to create a “direct line of communication” with elected official has approved a resolution #127 to Create a “Village Center Board” The decision was based on the January 10th hearing [...]

The Council to Vote on Creating a “Council of Villages”

On January 10th, The Talbot County Council held a public hearing to listen to residents whom are in favor or oppose the resolution No. 127 to create a Council of Villages. The Council is set to put the resolution to a vote on January 24th.
While most would be in favor of this proposal, some still [...]

The Only Retreat for Cheney and Rumsfeld: St. Michaels

In case most of us including myself, missed this well written article about our most recent Washingtonian neighbors serene, disclosed getaways.
Here it is enjoy.
BTW, comments are encouraged and well worth the effort in this case.
“We’re not overwhelmed by celebrity. It takes a lot to get our attention.”
What does get their attention is a house [...]

Real Estate Statewide Continues to Rise

Will the market continue to follow suit??
BALTIMORE (AP) — Property assessments in Maryland increased this year at record-breaking rates, according to the 711,000 notices mailed Friday to one-third of the state’s property owners.
The average one-year increase statewide was 20.1 percent – one-third higher than last year and more than double the average three years ago, [...]