Tyaskin
Tyaskin, MD · Municipal
The Star Democrat
Easton council alters sign fee guidelines
EASTON — The Easton Town Council made changes to the current sign fee guidelines on Monday night, in the midst of an overhaul of the town’s fee schedule. Recent meetings have included fee discussions surrounding trash pick-up, mattress disposal and more. At its meeting Monday night, the council suggested alterations to sign fees. Under previous guidelines, signs were considered either permanent or limited duration signs. Regardless of the type of sign, it required a town-issued permit, which cost $150. Permanent signs were charged once, while limited duration signs had to renew their permit — and pay the fee — annually. Mayor Megan Cook says the town made $13,200 on sign fees last year. According to Town Manager Andy Kitzrow, a change was recommended. “I believe, talking with our planning and zoning director, there’s still an appetite to maintain for other signs a permit fee of $150,” Kitzrow told the council. “Our recommendation would be to modify it. If we were going to modify it at all, it would be to split that into two.” Town planning staff ultimately recommended distinguishing between permanent signs — which would still bear a permit fee — and free limited duration signs within town code.
The Star Democrat
Grace Street’s purple boxes offer 24-hour access to naloxone
EASTON — Bright purple boxes across the Mid-Shore give people around-the-clock access and wound care kits. Grace Street, a recovery community organization based in Easton, began placing the boxes about two years ago. Kelley Callaghan, founder and director of Grace Street Easton, said the boxes are nicknamed Barneys because their bright purple color reminds people of Barney the dinosaur. Each box weighs about 20 pounds and has a base that can be filled with water to keep it in place. Grace Street restocks the outdoor boxes weekly. The organization describes them on its flyer as having “no barriers, just grab and go.” In Talbot County, boxes are at the Neighborhood Service Center and Days Inn in Easton and at Kronsberg Park in Tilghman. In Caroline County, they are at St. Luke’s Church in Denton, Lucky’s Corner in Federalsburg and a bus stop off Morris Avenue in Federalsburg. In Dorchester County, boxes are at Stop Shop in Hurlock and at Groove City Mini Market and Agape Temple of Praise & Ministries in Cambridge. In Queen Anne’s County, a box is at Go Mart in Church Hill. “Anybody can go up to them and open the door and grab naloxone, grab test
Delmarva Now | The Daily Times
U.S. 113 crossover closures will affect two Berlin intersections
Two U.S. 113 intersection crossovers in Berlin will close overnight three times in November while the town performs electrical transformer work. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close the crossovers at MD 376, also known as Bay Street/Assateague Road, and Germantown Road/South Main Street beginning Nov. 6, according to a community announcement. Crews are scheduled to work from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during three consecutive overnight periods beginning Nov. 6, with all work expected to be complete by 6 a.m. Nov. 21. The traffic signals at the two intersections will be turned off while the transformer maintenance is underway. What drivers can expect on U.S. 113 The State Highway Administration plans to place signs along both the northbound and southbound sides of U.S. 113 to alert motorists to the closures. Barrels will block the intersection crossovers during the work. Northbound and southbound traffic traveling along U.S. 113 will not be affected by the utility work. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to remain alert, avoid distractions and obey posted speed limits while traveling through the work zone. Drivers can dial #77 on mobile devices for roadside assistance. Information about major State Highway Administration projects, news and travel
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TidalHealth Offers Free Flu Shots for Veterans and Their Families
BERLIN, SALISBURY & SEAFORD – In recognition of Veterans Day and in gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who have served our nation, TidalHealth is proud to offer free flu vaccinations to Delmarva veterans and their families. Protecting against seasonal influenza is especially important as communities enter the...
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Chamber Chat: Responding to Election Results
Salisbury, Md. – In this week’s edition of Chamber Chat, WMDT’s Haley Rae spoke with Chamber of Commerce President, Bill chambers about his thoughts on the recent elections. “Well, the bottom line, what’s changing in Washington, D.C., is now we’re going to have a divided federal government.”...
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Easton Sets $30 Fee for Mattress Pickup
The Town of Easton is charging $30 per mattress for bulk pickup and disposal, effective immediately. Payment is required before the scheduled collection. The town says the fee reflects current landfill disposal costs. Residents may pay by credit or debit card, check or cash at the Town Office, 14 S....