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Train Garden Relocation / La reubicación del Jardín de Trenes
City and RFC Focus on Train Garden Relocation
The City of Cambridge is embarking on renovating “Old City Hall”, the building on Gay Street that formerly housed the Rescue Fire Company and city offices, including the city clerk’s and mayor’s offices. Currently this space is partially occupied by the Train Garden. The Gay Street location was never planned as the permanent home for this display. As the renovation efforts begin, relocation of the exhibit is imperative.
City Manager Glenn Steckman understands the historical importance of the Train Garden. The City of Cambridge is working with the Rescue Fire Company (RFC) leadership, according to City Manager Glenn Steckman, “to preserve the 10s of thousands of dollars in trains and equipment that has been purchased by the Train Garden or donated by display by the public.” The goal of this collaboration is to secure a new home for the Train Garden.
La Ciudad y el RFC se enfocan en la reubicación del Jardín de Trenes
La Ciudad de Cambridge está renovando el "Antiguo Ayuntamiento", el edificio en la calle Gay que antiguamente albergaba la Compañía de Bomberos de Rescate y las oficinas municipales, incluyendo las del secretario municipal y la alcaldía. Actualmente, este espacio está parcialmente ocupado por el Jardín de Trenes. El local de la calle Gay nunca se planeó como sede permanente de esta exhibición. A medida que comienzan las obras de renovación, la reubicación de la exposición es imperativa.
El administrador municipal, Glenn Steckman, comprende la importancia histórica del Jardín de Trenes. La Ciudad de Cambridge está trabajando con la dirección de la Compañía de Bomberos de Rescate (RFC), según el administrador municipal, "para preservar los trenes y equipos valorados en decenas de miles de dólares que el Jardín de Trenes ha adquirido o donado para su exhibición por el público." El objetivo de esta colaboración es asegurar un nuevo hogar para el Jardín de Trenes.
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Cambridge Invites Qualified Contractors to Bid / Cambridge invita a contratistas cualificados a pres
The Commissioners of Cambridge invite qualified contractors to bid on the renovation and repainting of the clock tower of the historic Cambridge Municipal Building, aka “Old City Hall.” The work will consist of the restoration of original decorative details with appropriate “in-kind” materials, the repainting of the exterior of the clock tower and the doors and trim on the building’s facade.
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Los Comisionados de la Ciudad de Cambridge invitan a contratistas cualificados a presentar ofertas para la renovación y repintado de la torre del reloj del histórico Edificio Municipal de Cambridge, también conocido como el "Antiguo Ayuntamiento". El trabajo consistirá en la restauración de los detalles decorativos originales con materiales apropiados, el repintado del exterior de la torre del reloj y de las puertas y molduras de la fachada del edificio.
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Public Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflows
In accordance with COMAR 26.08.10.08, the Department of Public Services is notifying the public of a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred on 2/20/25 between 11:00 am and 3:30 pm as a result of heavy rainfall.
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- Water Street near intersection with Choptank Ave
- Water St. at intersection with Vue De L’eau
It is estimated that approximately 5,000 gallons of a mixture of untreated sanitary waste and stormwater were discharged into The Choptank River.
Health and Safety Advisory:
The public is advised to avoid contact with the affected waters and any standing water near the overflow location. Swimming, fishing, or other direct contact activities should be avoided in Choptank River, from Long Wharf Park to Oakley St. until 2/22/2025. There is no impact to the public drinking water supply.
Response Measures:
- The overflow was reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Dorchester County Health Department.
- The affected areas have been cleaned and signs have been posted to notify the public of the overflow and potential health risks.
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Snow Emergency Declared for Cambridge
Cambridge Mayor Lajan Cephas-Bey issued a snow emergency declaration on Sunday, February 22, 2026. According to the declaration, because the city is projected to receive beginning today and ending Monday, February 23, 2026 approximately 13-16 inches of wet snow that will make vehicular travel conditions dangerous and difficult, the Mayor deemed it necessary and appropriate to declare a snow emergency. This will be in effect from 2 pm Sunday, February 22 until noon Monday, February 23.Declaring a snow emergency means the following:- Director of Public Works Wayne Suggs is responsible for the plowing and removal of snow.
- Chief Todd will be responsible for the movement of traffic and the removal of vehicles from snow emergency routes.
- The Rescue Fire Company (RFC) is going into emergency operations mode for the impending storm.
- The prohibition for parking on snow emergency routes is effective 2 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026.
- The City, its agents, servants and employees are empowered to do all lawful acts and implement all lawful procedures considered necessary to prevent and alleviate the effects of the snow emergency.