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Sewage Spills into Bay Street Ponds in Easton
EASTON, MD. - People are being asked to take caution near several waterways in Easton after a sewage spill. The Easton Utilities Commission says about 6,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into the ponds on Bay Street. They say the spill was contained within the ponds and a majority of the ponds' contents were pumped out.
Town passes ordinance cracking down on illicit discharges
EASTON — An ordinance that will crack down on the dumping and spillage of certain discharges in Easton is set to take effect in early August. The Easton Town Council unanimously passed an illicit discharge ordinance on Monday following discussions of the item at three public meetings. Town Engineer Rick Van Emburgh worked to put the ordinance together, emphasizing that the only discharge that should end up in the street is rainwater. ...
Gov. Moore talks service, faith at Easton food pantry
EASTON — Gov. Wes Moore hauled a large basket of food to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry Wednesday evening, along with an even larger smile. The governor made his second public appearance on the Mid-Shore in as many months, speaking to local officials and volunteers of the Easton food pantry and thrift store. “You all remind me of what it means to have hope,” Moore said....
Ribbon cutting celebrates the reconstruction of historic building in Easton
EASTON — Abandoned historic buildings across Maryland are getting a second chance through Olde School Builders, a home reconstruction and improvement business reforming historic structures across Maryland and Pennsylvania. A ribbon cutting for a newly turned apartment building was held on July 11. The former abandoned doctor’s office in Easton has been renovated into two apartment units with modern appliances. Craig Postlewait, president of Olde School Builders, said he is...
Easton Velocity connects 1,500th Talbot County customer
EASTON — Easton Velocity, a service of Easton Utilities, has connected its 1,500th customer in Talbot County through the Connect Talbot rural broadband project. “Our ongoing partnership continues to flourish, and I am proud to say that our residents and businesses are reaping the benefits from the unlimited possibilities that broadband provides,” said Talbot County Council President Chuck Callahan. The project’s impact can be seen and felt across Talbot County...
Easton dedicates trail to former Mayor Willey
EASTON — Bob Willey, Easton’s former mayor, was honored Friday morning with a plaque describing his instrumental work in expanding Easton’s Rails to Trails. The East-West section of the rail trail, which was dedicated to Willey, opened in April 2023. It connected the existing North-South trail to Port Street, the culmination of work by the town and the state. Current Mayor Megan Cook said Willey carried the vision to expand...
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