Rising Sun board posts planning schedule, Arbor Day poster contest; next meeting Feb. 14

The Town of Rising Sun board used its Jan. 10 meeting to remind residents of several administrative dates and community programs. The board posted a recurring schedule for the Planning Commission (generally the first and third Monday) and said the Board of Zoning Appeals will meet only as needed for variances or special exceptions.

Officials listed upcoming town hall closures and holidays that will affect trash, recycling and yard-waste pickup, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 16), Presidents Day (Feb. 20), Good Friday (April 7) and Memorial Day (May 29). The next regular town meeting was set for Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall; the mayor noted he expects to be in Annapolis and unavailable to attend.

A community announcement noted the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Arbor Day poster contest for fifth graders; the speaker said first-place schools receive 15 trees, second place 10 trees and third place 5 trees and gave a Jan. 20 submission deadline. Viewers were directed to contact town hall with questions.