Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Mayor says Turner Park will be last ARPA project; board to consider park and signage ordinance changes
Summary
Mayor Kelly Benson reported Turner Park will be the town's final project funded with ARPA dollars that "need to be spent by the end of 2026." The board discussed future ordinance changes around signage and park rules, including smoking restrictions at the North East Community Park Pier.
Mayor Kelly Benson told the board July 8 that Turner Park will be the town's final project supported by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which "need to be spent by the end of 2026." He said staff have discussed the park's direction and that ordinance changes related to signage and park use — including rules for the North East Community Park Pier and possible smoking restrictions — will be presented to the board in the near future.
Benson also reported meetings with the developer of Turkey Point Properties and with Ryan Homes (NVR) about proposed housing in the Chesapeake Club. Commissioner Hilary Crothers‑Moore and Vice‑Mayor Kimberly Davis both noted community events and volunteer work, including the Salute to Cecil County Veterans and the Old Lock‑Up open house. The minutes show the board is preparing ordinance modifications intended to allow more flexibility for businesses on signs and to set clearer park rules.
