Municipal elections will be held Nov. 1. Voters may cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at one of two polling places. Those that desire to do so can take advantage of early voting, which begins Oct. 27.
There are two contested races. The office of mayor, where incumbent Craig Moe is seeking re-election against former City Councilman Mike Sarich and newcomer Valerie Cunningham.
In the at-large contest, longtime councilman and current council President Mike Leszcz will face first-time candidate Adrian Rousseau.
Campaign signs are beginning to show up on lawns around Old Town as citizens profess their support for particular candidates.
If you are a registered voter in Prince George's County and reside within the city limits of Laurel, you are eligible to vote. Please take the opportunity to do so.
Laurel Department of Public Works director Paul McCullagh was recently conferred the designation of Public Works Leadership Fellow by the American Public Works Association. The group is an international educational and professional group of public agencies, private companies and individuals who are dedicated to providing a high level of public works goods and services. Paul joined the department after a distinguished career in the Civil Engineer Corps with the Navy, and as a senior executive in the corporate world. He is the first public works official in the state of Maryland to receive this designation.
American Legion, Post 60 will hold its last crab feast of the year Oct. 15 beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35. More information can be obtained by calling 301-725-2302.
Laurel Museum, 817 Main St., will hold Native American Harvest Day Oct. 23, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The family friendly day will feature crafts and games and will be held rain or shine. Cost is $5. You may call the museum for reservations and further information at 301-725-7975. The museum is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
According to some of her good friends, longtime Montgomery Street resident Connie Rice celebrated her birthday Sept. 26. These ladies, who asked to remain anonymous, send lots of good wishes Connie's way.