Thursday September 3

The weather today will be showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 71 and a low around 61. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Governor Larry Hogan has allowed the state of Maryland to move into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Plan. And, the County Commissioners have said: “as the Governor announces phased openings or, as he eases restrictions related to the COVID -19 State of Emergency, those actions will apply in Garrett County unless the Garrett County Health Officer directs otherwise.”

There were zero positive COVID-19 tests from the August 26th Community Testing Event.

Funds remain available in the two Garrett County Economic Development COVID-19 relief grant programs. Learn more.

Your mail-in ballot application for the 2020 Presidential General Election should be arriving from the Garrett County Board of Elections. It will be a  windowed envelope. Note, official ballots are not mailed to you without an application, but, if you plan to vote in-person you don’t need an application.

I spent a little time “down on the farm” yesterday! I met with Julie of Wildom Farm and she gave me the tour of their property. Their focus is especially on livestock and making the supply chain as short as possible. They also have their own sawmill and are offering campsites to the public. They’re located just across the street from Mountain State Brewing Company at the lake! It’s the sweetest family farm and they’re definitely doing good work!

   

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