The Chestertown Spy

2 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

http://During last Thursday’s public safety meeting at town hall, Chestertown Police Chief Ron Dixon addressed a concerned community about a noticeable rise in crime, including a string of recent robberies, gun violence, and thefts that have shaken the town’s long-held sense of security. Councilmembers Tom Herz (Ward 2), Sheila Austrian (Ward 1), Meghan Efland (Ward 4) and Mayor David Foster along with County Sheriff Dennis Hickman were also present.

2 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

Dear Readers,Thanks to your thoughtful feedback from our recent reader survey, we heard you loud and clear: most of you prefer a single fundraising request each year. So today, June 6, we’re launching our one and only campaign of 2025 to support The Chestertown Spy. If you’ve found value in our daily reporting—from coverage of local government to features that celebrate our vibrant cultural life—we hope you’ll consider making an annual contribution.

3 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

At Monday’s town council meeting, Chestertown Town Manager Larry DiRe provided  a detailed timeline of renewed efforts to complete the town’s long-stalled security camera program, reaffirming a commitment to finish key installations within 60 days. DiRe noted that recent vandalism, a downtown assault, and ongoing concerns about public safety have pushed the issue back into focus this spring. “Several years of delay is not acceptable,” he said.

3 weeks ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

Happy Mystery Monday!  Can you guess what is pictured in photo below? The answer to last week’s mystery is Copes gray treefrog, Hyla chrysoscelis, pictured below. Cope’s gray tree frogs are native to North America, and are especially abundant in the southeast. They are adapted to woodland habitats but will sometimes travel into more open areas to reach a breeding pond.

1 month ago | chestertownspy.org | James Dissette

On Monday a young lady, riding an electric 2 wheeler, came to my front door. She, with a hand-held computer, wanted to sign me up for an extermination service to  rid my home of any bugs. Her snappy uniform showed only 3 letters that I did not recognize and she did not have a business card. She knew all the answers and she promised that her professional crew could be in the neighborhood in 2 days to treat my home, I did have to sign up for a bi-monthly service to get the special rate.