SNOW HILL, Md. — The Town of Snow Hill has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held on Wednesday, October 22, at 11 a.m. to mark the completion of the Purnell Street Revitalization Project, a multi-phase infrastructure and road improvement effort.
Work on Purnell Street began in 2024 and included extensive upgrades to the town’s utilities and roadway. Improvements involved installing new water and sewer services and mains, repairing storm drains, adding fire hydrants, repaving the street, and repairing curbs and gutters. Town officials described the project as a major step toward improving both the safety and functionality of the road. Funding for the project came primarily from the Maryland Department of the Environment, supplemented by federal support through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The combination of state and federal funding allowed the town to undertake comprehensive infrastructure improvements that might have been difficult to accomplish using local funds alone. Jason Loar of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., one of the engineering firms involved, highlighted the collaborative nature of the project. “Access to reliable water, sewer, and road systems is at the heart of what makes a community thrive,” Loar said. “This effort demonstrates what can be achieved when professional expertise and community vision come together.”
The ribbon-cutting event will include remarks from Mayor Janet Simpson and other town officials, and light refreshments will be offered. The public is invited to attend.
Officials say the Purnell Street project is expected to serve as a model for future infrastructure improvements in Snow Hill, enhancing daily life for residents while addressing long-standing maintenance needs. For more information on the town and its projects, visit www.snowhillmd.gov.
Photo: SnowHillMD.gov
(Purnell Street before the revitalization project)