Author Archives: Lower Shore Observer

Winter Energy Bills Still Occupying Your Thoughts and Time?

Rates for both electricity and gas service have increased significantly for the majority of Delmarva Power and Light (DP) Company, which is the primary electric service corporation on the Lower Shore. The rates – both supply and delivery charges – were approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission last year to go into effect beginningContinue reading “Winter Energy Bills Still Occupying Your Thoughts and Time?”

Soaring Energy Costs Send Consumers into a Panic this Winter

But winter rate hikes were set nearly a year ago during a regular auction by the regional grid operator PJM … Feb. 6, 2025 Significant shifts in how utility companies that we all rely upon for electricity and gas operate are impacting consumers across the Shore. Consolidation in the power supply sector over the pastContinue reading “Soaring Energy Costs Send Consumers into a Panic this Winter”

Snow Hill Host to 24th Annual Blessing of the Combines on Sat. August 3

This Saturday the streets of Downtown Snow Hill will be filled with people, organizations, vendors and more from 9:30 – 3:00 celebrating the 24th annual Blessing of the Combines. No parking will be available in several of the usual spots available in the Downtown business district, but will be available in both Byrd Park andContinue reading “Snow Hill Host to 24th Annual Blessing of the Combines on Sat. August 3”

06/11 Town Council Meeting Agenda is Choc Full of Business and Celebration Tonight  

As several FY 2024 Resolutions are Voted Upon, Election Results are Certified, Newly Elected Mayor and Eastern District Councilman are Sworn in.   Tonight’s meeting agenda includes passage of  two water meter ordinances that the current Council has worked on for the better part of the last year, approval of accepting funding for the Purnell StreetContinue reading “06/11 Town Council Meeting Agenda is Choc Full of Business and Celebration Tonight  “

Chief Creech update to SHTC  on the Tyson Feed Plant Silo Fire

06/03/2024 By: K. Culbertson Fire chief Michael Creech appeared at the Town Council work session this evening to update the Council on the situation at the Tysons feed mill on Bay Street. He noted that Tyson has requested they be able to take full control of the silo site where corn has been burning forContinue reading “Chief Creech update to SHTC  on the Tyson Feed Plant Silo Fire”

Snow Hill Candidates for Mayor /Council Come Together at First Candidate Forum

Seems they Mostly Agree that Current Citizens Come First 04/25/2024 On Tuesday night, all four candidates running for the open seats for Snow Hill Mayor and Eastern District Council member met for a candidate forum hosted by Mount Zion Baptist Church. Aushay DeShields, Chair of the Mount Zion Social Action Committee, welcomed the candidates andContinue reading “Snow Hill Candidates for Mayor /Council Come Together at First Candidate Forum”

Official Candidates for Snow Hill Mayor and Eastern District Council Seat Announced at 4:30 This Afternoon

By: Kathryn Culbertson It’s official, Snow Hill!!Two candidates have filed to run for Mayor: –  Janet Simpson, currently serving as        Eastern District Councilwoman, and also retired Educator/ Administrator at WCPS–  Rob Hall, Eastern District resident, former   Councilman, and Snow Hill historian Two Candidates for the Eastern District Council Seat: – Ed Lee, lifelong resident andContinue reading “Official Candidates for Snow Hill Mayor and Eastern District Council Seat Announced at 4:30 This Afternoon”

Commercial Infill Contemplated on East Market St. Between SHHS and Stevens Road

Planning Commission to hear Site Plan Application UPDATE:  02/27/2024. A remarkable last-minute announcement that Planning Commission Chair Mark Nixon resigned from the Commission yesterday afternoon, halted any further action on the application: the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for last night was cancelled, ostensibly by Town Manager Rick Pollitt. No clear reason was provided to theContinue reading “Commercial Infill Contemplated on East Market St. Between SHHS and Stevens Road”

Snow Hill Water Meter Project 2023-24: Part 1

Part 1: Deciphering the New Rates and Billing Earlier this year the Town Council and Mayor requested and received a Rate Analysis Report for the Town of Snow Hill. The Snow HIll Water Supply and Water Treatment facility services all residents, businesses and organizations (churches, county offices, schools, etc.) located within the geographic boundaries ofContinue reading “Snow Hill Water Meter Project 2023-24: Part 1”