Category: Press Releases

News and updates from our Easton businesses and local organizations.

May 22
Plastic Bag Ordinance Keeps 1 Million Bags Out of Circulation

Town of Easton leads the Way – Other cities to follow. Easton, MD – The plastic bag ordinance was approved by the Town via Ordinance 784, which passed on 9/6/2022 and went into effect 4/2/ 2023. The Town of Easton’s plastic bag ban prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers. The ordinance […]

May 18
Kevin Fitzgerald, Recent Paintings at Troika Gallery

Points of Departure, a Troika Gallery exhibit featuring new oil landscape paintings by artist Kevin Fitzgerald opens on June 2, 2023, during First Friday Gallery Walk. Meet the artist from 5 to 8 pm. Q and A at 7 pm.   Fitzgerald’s paintings are highly sought after and known for their timeless and ethereal quality. […]

May 18
Studio B Art Gallery Opens “Wanderlust” Exhibit During Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk on June 2

Studio B Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibit, “Wanderlust,” which will debut during Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk on June 2. This event marks the gallery’s newest “Art Salon Opening,” featuring stunning artwork inspired by worldly travels and exploration.   The “Wanderlust” exhibit is a celebration of the adventurous […]

May 10
Easton Utilities receives RP 3 Designation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information contact: Kelly Simonsen410-763-9465Email: ksimonsen@eucmail.comwww.eastonutilities.com Easton Utilities Recognized as Reliable Public Power Provider EASTON, MD, May 10, 2023 — Easton Utilities has earned the highest Reliable Public PowerProvider (RP 3 ) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for […]

May 09
Pickleball Takes over Easton!

Have you played Pickleball yet? You might be alone if you say no! Pickleball has grown in popularity across the United States, and Easton is no exception. According to research compiled by Pickleheads, there are 36.5 million players in America, making it one of the largest US Sports by participants. There are multiple courts in […]

May 08
Easton EDC Receives Main Street Accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com www.eastonedc.com Easton Economic Development Corporation May 8, 2023  For immediate release Easton EDC Receives Main Street Accreditation Easton, MD– The Easton Economic Development Corporation (Easton EDC) has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main […]

May 08
Easton’s 2023 Election – Going Forward

This month, Easton held the election for the office of Mayor and Ward 1 and Ward 3 Council members.  Council President Megan Cook won the Mayoral election while Maureen Curry (who has served on Council before) was elected in Ward 1, and David Montgomery was elected for Ward 3.  All three certainly have a challenging […]

May 01
Library to host 8th Annual Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival

Preparations are underway for the Talbot County Free Library’s 8th Annual Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival (CCBF) on Saturday, June 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Easton Library, 100 West Dover Street.    The festival is a one-day, rain or shine, free event that celebrates children, community, diversity, and the joy of reading. The CCBF […]

May 01
Talbot County Free Library announces Mothers Day Celebration with Family Concert, Craft Activity

Talbot County Free Library invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day with us and enjoy DC folk duo and 2021 Whammie winners, The Sweater Set.   The family concert will be taking place on Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. at the Easton Library. There will also be a Ukulele strum along/sing along for the Grand […]

Apr 27
Studio B Art Gallery Features “Petals and Paintbrushes” Exhibit During May’s First Friday Gallery Walk

Studio B Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of its upcoming art exhibit, “Petals and Paintbrushes,” which will be featured during Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk on May 5. This event marks the gallery’s newest “Art Salon Opening,” and features a collection of stunning pieces that celebrate the beauty of nature in bloom. […]