2024 Brunswick Building Blocks Grant Now Open

2024 Brunswick Building Blocks Grant Now Open

Once again, the City of Brunswick has granted ARPA funds to Brunswick Main Street to use towards improving the health, welfare, and safety of downtown buildings. Last year, Brunswick Main Street expanded the program to include all city businesses inside city limits with less than 15 employees and only one location. (more…)

Job Opening: Communications Specialist

Job Opening: Communications Specialist

Brunswick Main Street Job Description

Communications Specialist

Brunswick Main Street seeks a Communications Specialist. This is a part-time, work-from-home, contract position averaging 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and can be arranged to suit your schedule outside of regular check point. Salary is $25 per hour.

Duties include:

  • Planning the organization’s advertising budget.
  • Booking advertising (print and online).
  • Designing flyers and advertisements, both print and online (familiarity with Canva a plus).
  • Updating the Brunswick Main Street website (familiarity with WordPress.org a plus).
  • Writing press releases.

Ideal Traits:

  • Associate’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • Experience in website management, advertising, social media, and press release writing.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
  • Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work independently and within a budget.
  • Deadline oriented.
  • Proficiency in graphic design tools and social media management platforms.

Submit resumés and cover letters by close of business on March 28th to Carmen Hilton, chilton@brunswickmd.gov.

Stunning New Welcome Arch Unveiled

Stunning New Welcome Arch Unveiled

Brunswick Main Street is proud to announce the completion and unveiling of the City of Brunswick’s magnificent new welcome arch. The stunning arch, spanning South Maple Avenue adjacent to the Brunswick MARC station, serves as a symbol of community pride and a warm invitation to hikers, bikers, and campers from the C&O Canal towpath, commuters, and residents alike.

The arch is a replica of a span of the 1893 iron truss bridge across the Potomac River that connected Brunswick to Virginia for 60 years before it was replaced by the current bridge in 1955. The base of each supporting column of the arch is clad in stone, mimicking the piers of the old bridge, with several of the previous names of Brunswick inscribed on the stones. The names include Berlin, Barry, Eel Pot, and (going way back) Hawkins Merry-Peep-O-Day.

The artist who created the design is Dayton Castleman of Verdant Studios, an Arkansas-based architecture and design firm. His design was selected by Frederick Arts Council from among 50 applications received nationwide.

Dr. Wayne Allgaier, Chair of the Brunswick Main Street Design Committee, describes some of the challenges “What seemed to be a simple project became a very complex one, involving many parties, including architects, engineers, fabricators, and very importantly, financial supporters. I’d personally like to thank the Frederick Arts Council for their tireless efforts over the past four years, as well as those who contributed to make this a reality, including the Ausherman Family Foundation, Pleasants Developments, and the Mayor and Council of Brunswick.”  

Standing tall and paying homage to Brunswick’s rich history and unique character, the welcome arch is sure to become a beloved landmark for generations to come.