(March 23, 2017) Joe Kane, who purchased a pair of properties in Snow Hill last year, wants other new residents to discover the same sense of community that has brought him to embrace life on the river.
To that end Kane is organizing the first “Newcomers Meet and Greet” on March 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Harvest Moon Tavern on Greene Street.
Kane said he got the idea for the event during a recent lunch at Harvest Moon, when he overheard a fellow patron explain they had purchased property in town, but lacked knowledge of local resources.
Curious to learn how many other recent Snow Hill transplants existed, he enlisted the assistance of Gary Weber of Newport Bay Realty in West Ocean City, who found approximately 40 people had purchased homes during 2016.  
“It’s a good idea to get people involved in the community,” Weber said. “It’s kind of a welcome, but also an open house. It was Joe’s idea because he’s a new guy too.”
Kane said the evening would provide an opportunity to meet and socialize with other new Snow Hill residents.
“Renters are also welcome,” he said.
Representatives from the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and Rotary Club will be on hand, along with officials with the police and fire departments, Kane said.
Presently in the midst of remodeling his own properties, Kane recognized the value of connecting the town’s latest homeowners with local contractors.
“There will also be local plumbers, electricians and other service providers seated at tables and available to help with projects,” he said. “I’m not selling or promoting particular contractors.”
Kane said the event would last until about 7 p.m., but no one would have to leave prior to Harvest Moon’s 9 p.m. closing time.
“The event may help attendees get more involved with their new home town,” he said.
For his part, Weber said he is fully supporting Kane’s concept.  
“I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
Kane asked anyone interested in attending to text him at 703-447-0669, so he can maintain a head count.