What a great turnout we had last night for the first meeting of the Bohemia River Association. In addition to residents from all neighborhoods around the river (Hacks Point, Long Point, Stoney Battery, Town Point, Greenbrier, east of the bridge), we were joined by two elected officials (Commissioner Mullin, Delegate Smigiel), a candidate for county office, a representative from the MD DNR, as well as a representative from Cecil County DPW. If I've forgotten to mention anyone please accept my apology. I was truly gratified to meet everyone and had such a good time I didn't take very good notes.
Thank you again to the Hacks Point Community Association for graciously allowing us to use its building for the meeting. Thank you to Dave Fisher and Bobby Koch for making the building look its best for our guests. And thank you to the volunteers, some of whom I know, and some of whom I don't, who helped us to distribute more than 400 flyers in advance of the meeting. There's simply no way I could have done it without help. Our success will always depend upon our volunteers. Thank you again.
In the photo right is John Burke, President of Sassafras River Association, sharing his thoughts on SRA's 5 year history and how far they've come: from zero to a $240,000 annual budget with 2 full time employees speaking on behalf of the Sassafras River and the health of its watershed.
