Rising Sun delays Mount Street waterline project amid rising construction costs

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Rising Sun postpones Mount Street waterline project due to increased costs and ongoing discussions.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 04:00

Rising Sun buys old church, eyes downtown revival and waterline projects

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Town officials said the town purchased an old church for community programming, expects new businesses (Hatchers) to open on Main Street, and is coordinating waterline and broadband projects—including a Southern States annexation and a stalled Mount Street project that rose from $1.3M to $3.7M.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 19:35

Town officials reject old developers' pressure to change land development rules

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Officials affirm commitment to prioritize residents over developers' demands for relaxed regulations.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 00:49

Rising Sun launches rental inspection program prioritizing life safety over aesthetics

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Rising Sun begins rental inspections January 3 to enforce life safety standards for properties.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 06:58

Rising Sun outlines $1.75M MS4 burden and pursues federal grant to decommission lagoon

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Town officials told the Dec. 27 meeting that a state MS4 stormwater mandate will likely cost about $1,750,000 by December 2025 and that decommissioning the town lagoon could cost an additional $3–4 million; the town has applied for BRIC funding and said the application is in the state clearinghouse.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 06:19

Rising Sun Town Council discusses water access and updates on Mill Creek negotiations

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Citizen TJ Johnson requests water tie-in as town attorney updates on Mill Creek negotiations.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 05:26

Town attorney signals possible litigation over Mill Creek Trailer Park; police chief updates on grants

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

The town attorney said negotiations with Mill Creek Trailer Park over chronic flooding may move to litigation and that the board will be briefed in closed session if that occurs; the police chief also reported grant submissions and vehicle-delivery delays.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 00:00

Town faces $1.75M nutrient footprint reduction mandate by 2025

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Town must generate funds for $1.75M nutrient reduction by December 2025.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 02:36

Rising Sun Town Council outlines economic development and infrastructure improvements

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Council details initiatives for community growth and infrastructure upgrades in Rising Sun

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 17:31

Rising Sun to launch rental registration and inspections Jan. 3; officials emphasize life‑safety standards

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

Town administrator announced a rental registration and inspection program starting Jan. 3 that prioritizes life‑safety issues in rental units; staff expects it will take at least six months to register and inspect all properties.

Source: December 27, 2022 - Rising Sun, MD - Town of Rising Sun Meeting 01:48