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Morning Salisbury! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will the Salisbury energy summit tackle your rising power bills?
  • What's at stake in Salisbury's $5 million downtown housing lawsuit?
  • Which Salisbury spot nearly topped the Lower Shore Mexican food poll?

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Soaring energy bills to be focus of upcoming Wicomico County forum (delmarvanow.com) — Rising energy bills and Maryland's long-term power strategy will be front and center at a public Energy Solutions Summit in Salisbury on Sept. 10, hosted by Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano. Local residents can hear from state lawmakers, Ocean City's mayor, and utility experts about what's driving higher rates and what policy changes might improve affordability and reliability.
   

2. Developer behind Salisbury housing project expands lawsuit against city (wboc.com) — A proposed $20 million affordable housing project in downtown Salisbury is now at the center of an expanded $5 million lawsuit against the city and Mayor Randy Taylor. Developer Green Street Housing alleges new "administrative comments" and parking demands are unfairly delaying approvals, while the city argues the mayor doesn't control the appeals process and has asked a judge to dismiss the case.
   

3. Readers vote for best Mexican restaurant on Lower Shore of Maryland (delmarvanow.com) — Salisbury food lovers can celebrate Cactus Taverna earning second place in Delmarva Now's reader poll for best Mexican restaurant on Maryland's Lower Shore. Located on North Salisbury Boulevard, the spot is praised for its mix of Mexican and Mediterranean dishes, from fajitas and enchiladas to paella and gambas al ajillo.
   

4. UPDATE: 21-year-old killed in Snow Hill Road crash (wboc.com) — A deadly crash on Route 12 just south of Salisbury shut down Snow Hill Road late Wednesday morning after a Nissan crossed the center line and hit a box truck. A 21-year-old driver from Virginia Beach died at the scene, a 17-year-old passenger was flown to a trauma center, and the truck driver was hospitalized as investigators kept all lanes closed into the afternoon.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salisbury

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    Tuesday September 8
  • Wicomico County Board of Education Monthly Meeting
    Wicomico County Public Schools 101 Long Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Senior Application Night
    Wicomico County Public Schools 1015 Beaglin Park Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA
    5:15 pm

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