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The Caper – February 2026 Edition

I am all for a great snowstorm – ask anyone around the Cape who knows me but I can’t get behind this icy sleet bomb on top of that great snow that we’ve been dealing with. Then, factor in temperatures that are almost absurdly low for these parts and it’s been quite a week. While the roads were tricky, a big thank you to the plows for getting us dug out—at least as best as I think we can expect – that ice is like concrete. As our new President Adam “Thor” Harris notes, the storm certainly created some challenges, but it also gave us a chance to see the Cape’s resilience in action.

Speaking of our new President, a big welcome to Adam “Thor” Harris! In his first message, he shares his vision of stewardship—preserving what makes the Cape special while planning for the future. He also gives a well-deserved thank you to Jerome Zadera for his steady leadership over the last two years and to Cheri Fairchild for her nine years of service on the Board. You can read his full message on page 1. Note that the next Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 PM.

Before we move on, we have to give a huge thanks to Jerome Zedara who has spent the last 2 years dedicating his time and energy as President of CSCIA. We owe him great thanks – “Thank you, Jerome.” – it’s a hard job and can often times (ok, mostly) be thankless.

Town Manager Frank Tewey has an important alert for everyone: Keep an eye out for the YELLOW maintenance fee postcards in your mail. These fees are due by March 1st, so please don’t lose that card!. If you need parking stickers or guest passes, you must fill out the vehicle info on the postcard. Frank also shares some great news about the Deep Creek pier project, which is nearing completion. Check out all the office details on page 3.

In Community News, our local organizations are hitting the ground running for 2026:

  • Garden Club: They are hosting a talk on Pest Management on Feb. 3rd and celebrating their 51st Anniversary Dinner on March 3rd. See page 6 for more.
  • Goshen Farm: Join them for a Genealogy Class on Feb. 28th and a special Black History Month event at the Severna Park Library on Feb. 7th. Full details are on page 7.
  • Cape Conservation Corps: They are offering a “First Flowers in a Box” sale, featuring hard-to-find spring ephemerals to support early pollinators. Order info is on pages 8 & 9.

We also have a “Year in Review” photo spread on pages 12–14 that captures some great memories from the past year. Finally, mark your calendars for the 1st Annual Lillian Wilkinson-Mali Memorial Bingo on March 8th—proceeds go to a great cause!. You can find the flyer on page 19.

Happy reading, and stay warm!