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Volunteer S&P Railway club reports steady visitors but falling donations

Town of Sykesville Mayor and Town Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Members of the S&P Railway club told the Sykesville council they had 2,983 visitors in 2024''25, donations of $1,269.50 (down 23% from the prior year) and growing membership; the group requested continued town support and discussed accessibility and fundraising options.

Representatives of the volunteer S&P Railway club told the Town of Sykesville council the organization continues to draw visitors and new members but has seen a drop in donations.

"We had last year... between 2024 and '25, we had 2,983 visitors. Our donations was $1,269.50, which is down 23% from the year before," said James Meesmer (speaker 2), a long-time club member. He and fellow volunteers described roughly 16 open houses a year, intergenerational membership…

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