Monthly Archives: October 2021

During a grant award ceremony this evening, the Town of Easton awarded $1.5 million from their first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds to Easton Utilities for broadband improvement projects in Easton. “We are committed to ensuring the residents of Easton have superior internet service, which continues to prove itself as an essential service,” said Town of Easton Mayor Robert C. Willey. The funds will be used for the second phase of the internet infrastructure upgrade in Easton which will provide the ability for Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) connections. The entire project has an estimated cost of $15 million. The initial […]

In partnership with The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, contractor Evan Miles with Bluestem Farms, and U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Chesapeake Bay Field Office, 16 acres of pollinator habitat were installed between and around the 204 solar array panels at the Easton Sustainability Campus. “We are delighted to help create something so resourceful in an already environment friendly location,” stated Doug Abbott, Water & Wastewater Department Manager for Easton Utilities. The solar pollinator habitat represents an exciting opportunity to efficiently use land around renewable energy by creating habitat for wildlife, birds, and pollinators. Beyond […]

Easton Utilities recently celebrated significant service anniversaries achieved by seven employees. “We are honored to recognize these individuals for their talent and dedication to our organization and our customers,” said Vicki L. Petro, Director of Human Resources for Easton Utilities. 30 years • Skip Harrison, Supervisor of Meter Techs 20 years • Jim Crowley, Gas, Meter and Safety Department Manager 10 years • Joel Adams, Sr. Computer Operations Specialist II • Tyler Bledsoe, Operator • Tucker Roney, Gas Tech III • David Sanders, Meter Tech I • Alan Whiting, Assistant Operator