The Commissioners and staff wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!

Sewer Project Update – Sudlersville is applying for interim loan from banks. The Maryland Department of the Environmental funding is committed. Sudlersville had to reapply to USDA, so those funds are not committed. Once the private and grant funding is underway, an updated Intergovernmental Agreement will need to be negotiated and executed. After the agreement is done, the project can go out for bid.

The Commissioners passed an Ordinance that adds a use to “R” Residential and “TC” Town Center zoning districts for Direct Market Farming, defined as “growing and harvesting produce and crops for sale directly to the general public through Farmers Markets and produce stands. Does not include raising, butchering, and selling of meat, fish, or poultry. Does not allow for commercial sale of any farm products.” Essentially, this allows for folks to grow produce and sell it at farmer’s markets and produce stands.

In response to question from September meeting, open burning is not prohibited under Town ordinance and falls under State rules that allow for open fires in Queen Anne’s County provided there is no nuisance or air pollution created.

The Commissioners are undergoing a review of the Charter of the Town of Barclay. Stay tuned for information on hearing dates most likely in February or March of 2018.

The next Town Meeting will be Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at Marvin Memorial Church, 101 Church Lane, Barclay, MD 2160707

Please check the website (barclaymaryland.com) and the bulletin board outside of the Town Office for public meeting and hearing dates, times, and locations, including changes and cancellations.  All Commission meetings are conducted in Open Session unless otherwise indicated. All or part of the Commission meeting may be held in Closed Session pursuant to the Maryland Open Meetings Act and by vote of the Commissioners.

We want ideas for information to include on the website. If you have photos of Barclay from days gone by and would like them on the website, please contact Debbie Bowden at townofbarclay@gmail.com or 410-490-5881.