SNOW HILL– The county will see about $14 million in additional revenue related to the latest property reassessments.Phil Thompson, the county’s finance officer, provided the Worcester County Commissioners with an update regarding property tax revenues this week. While the state released the information in late December, Thompson said it was important to consider details beyond… Read more »
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Commissioners Vote 5-2 To Incorporate Public Comment Into Meetings
SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 5-2 to find a way to work public comments into their meetings.While some expressed interest in one-on-one communication with constituents rather than public comments during meetings, the majority of the commissioners voted to develop a method to accept public comment going forward.“I think it’s time we… Read more »
WCPS Officials Share Funding Challenges In Budget Work Session
NEWARK– School system officials said they’d need millions in additional revenue to even provide teachers with a step increase in the coming fiscal year.During a budget work session on Tuesday, staff told the Worcester County Board of Education that it would take an additional $5 million to provide a step increase and no cost-of -living… Read more »
Some Del. Beach Towns To Consider US Wind Benefits Offer; Fenwick, Lewes Declined Involvement In Process
FENWICK ISLAND – Five coastal towns are exploring a package from US Wind that could bring $10 million in financial benefits over a 20-year period.Late last week, US Wind formally presented the Delaware Association of Coastal Towns (ACT) with a package of community benefits for coastal residents. Five communities – Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey… Read more »
County Considering Third Rural Legacy Area Around Bishopville
SNOW HILL – Plans to pursue expansion of a conservation program in Worcester County are moving forward.Next week, county staff are expected to review a plan to establish a third Rural Legacy Area (RLA) in the Bishopville area with the Worcester County Planning Commission. After that, the proposal would be presented to the Worcester County… Read more »
Fenwick Town Manager Search Continues
FENWICK ISLAND – A subcommittee will soon begin vetting applicants for the position of town manager.During a report at last Friday’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger presented an update on the search for a new town manager. She said the town has received 40 applications to fill the roll currently held by… Read more »
BOE Hosts Public Budget Input Session
NEWARK– Concerns about teachers leaving Worcester County Public Schools for better pay elsewhere dominated a budget hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education hosted a public budget input session. Numerous speakers expressed their worries that teachers would begin to leave Worcester County if their pay wasn’t increased.“They feel unappreciated and undervalued,” said… Read more »
Local Officials To Advocate For Buckingham Funding Dec. 14
NEWARK– While local officials will appeal to the Interagency Committee on School Construction next week, as of right now state funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School is deferred.School system officials were advised Tuesday that Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC) staff said Buckingham Elementary School was not eligible for funding. Nevertheless, Superintendent Lou Taylor… Read more »
Pines Officials Discuss Bike, Pedestrian Work Group
OCEAN PINES – Officials say a new workgroup will identify ways to improve bike and pedestrian safety and access in Ocean Pines.Last Saturday, Ocean Pines resident Patti Stevens presented the Ocean Pines Board of Directors with an update on the new Ocean Pines Pedestrian and Bike Safety and Access Workgroup. As bike and pedestrian improvement… Read more »
Property Owner Questions Solar Decision
SNOW HILL – Connections of a Snow Hill solar project remain perplexed as to why county officials voted not to support the project.A week after the Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 not to support a solar project on Timmons Road, those associated with the project still don’t understand their reasoning. Property owner Charles Waite III… Read more »