by Carmen Hilton | Jun 12, 2024 | Emerging Projects
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.
by Carmen Hilton | May 7, 2024 | Emerging Projects
Ask questions or reserve your spot by emailing Brunswick Main Street Program Manager Carmen Hilton at chilton@brunswickmd.gov.
by Carmen Hilton | Feb 15, 2024 | Main Street Blog
2023 Brunswick Main Street Annual Report
The past year has witnessed a remarkable transformation in our downtown area. The most noticeable improvements include the new crosswalk at Martin’s Creek, the freshly painted wall at the same location, a summer art installation, new picnic tables, new platform post lights at the train viewing platform location as well as recycling containers, and new kiosks funded by a T-Mobile grant awarded to Brunswick Main Street. To continue reading the entire report, click BMS Annual Report 2023 Final to open the PDF.
by Carmen Hilton | Aug 14, 2023 | Main Street Blog
2023 marks the 19th Annual Potomac Street Mile, now held in celebration of former Brunswick Chief of Police Milton Frech Jr.*
The Potomac Street Mile is a level, out-and-back mile course run on East Potomac Street between Square Corner Park and the City Park Building. There are four age categories: Elementary School (first grade and above), Middle School, High School & Adult (19+). Awards are given for both male and female first and second place finishers. After-race snacks are provided.
Registration in advance online: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Brunswick/18thAnnualPotomacStreetMileMiltonFrechJrMemorialRun.
Day-of registrations will also be taken in Square Corner Park beginning at 8am.
*Chief Frech passed away on March 30, 2021. He was the embodiment of community policing, always present at community events keeping an eye on things, chatting away, and getting to know everyone in his town.
The Potomac Street Mile is very much in the spirit of Chief Frech: easygoing, welcoming, and right in the heart of downtown. If you believe, like Chief Frech did, that events like this are what get people invested in caring about where they live and building strong communities, join us.
by Carmen Hilton | Jun 23, 2023 | Main Street Blog
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. This year Brunswick Main Street is expanding the program to include all city businesses inside city limits with less than 15 employees and only one location. Selected applicants will receive a one-time, reimbursable award of a minimum of $50,000 to improve eligible commercial properties. Ideal projects will strengthen the property’s infrastructure, and therefore, have a major impact on the building’s overall usability and marketability.
Click here to read program eligibility and conditions and application instructions.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: AUGUST 4, 2023
PRESENTATIONS MUST BE SCHEDULED BETWEEN: AUGUST 7-11, 2023
