Jason and Michelle Matusiak
We are both native Virginians who moved to Maryland after graduating from Christopher Newport University. We ended up in New Market when our youngest was getting ready to go to kindergarten. We also are the…
Christine Hajek
As a small business owner, animal lover, and rabid Grateful Dead fan, I’ve had a very interesting life! From five years on the road following the Grateful Dead, to over a decade in the Fire…
Kaitlyn Kauffman
I’m Kaitlyn, co-owner of Peridot and resident of Main Street, New Market. I’m an avid crystal collector and history nerd, which led me towards the path of running a crystal shop with my stepmom, Christine!…
Kelly Jarvis
My name is Kelly. I am a woman, friend, mom, wife, fitness and yoga coach, personal trainer, business owner, event director, communicator, Rotarian, and follower of Jesus trying to make each day count. I’m passionate…
Winslow F. Burhans III
Mayor of New Market Run a family business in town Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Family has lived here many generations. Great Grandparents owned and operated the General Store…
Ellen Przybocki
I moved to Frederick County in 1995 to begin a teaching career with FCPS. I’ve grown to love this area, and enjoy being outside whether it’s hiking at Catoctin or Sugar Loaf, or in my…
Ashly T Wright
Well hello! I grew up in restaurants, my grandfather owned several in San Francisco and most of my childhood was spent in those awesome spaces. I worked for Marriott for over a decade where I…
Bobby Ward
I grew up in Carroll County, and have lived in Maryland my whole life except for the four years I was in college. I was a high school coach for 12 years, and still stay…


