BERLIN – Site clearing is underway as the school system prepares for construction of the new Showell Elementary School.At last week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, school board members approved the first requisition associated with the $47 million project. The board will receive updates on the new school throughout the two-year construction process as… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Group Homes Now Permitted By Berlin Code
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council approved two ordinances this week adding provisions for group homes to the town’s code.On Monday, the council approved an ordinance defining group homes and then approved a second ordinance allowing them to exist as a conditional use in a portion of the B-1 zoning district.Mayor Gee Williams said the… Read more »
Pirate’s Wharf Plans Discussed
SALISBURY – County residents last week voiced their support and concerns for the development of a public park.Last week, residents gathered in a public input session to share their ideas for the development of a county-owned property known as Pirate’s Wharf.In October, the county announced it had received a $820,000 grant from the National Parks… Read more »
Animal Control Ordinance Approved Without Culver’s Support
SALISBURY – A new animal ordinance became law in Wicomico County last week, but without the approval of the county executive.After months of research and back-and-forth discussion, the Wicomico County Council last month approved a new animal control ordinance that would better promote the safety and welfare of domestic animals and make it easier for… Read more »
Wicomico Pulls Back On Plans To Grow Landfill
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County will not move forward with plans to purchase land for the expansion of an adjacent landfill.This week, County Executive Bob Culver confirmed he has withdrawn his request to purchase 69 acres of land adjacent to the Newland Park Landfill on Brick Kiln Road. He said members of the Wicomico… Read more »
Six OC Canal Dredging Projects Moving Ahead
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week doubled down on the lowest bid for canal dredging since the inception of the program and approved funding for two years of projects.Last year, the Mayor and Council approved funding for the resort’s ongoing residential canal dredging program when the smallest bid came in at the lowest per-cubic-yard… Read more »
Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group Holds Tacos And Tiaras FUNdraiser
The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) recently held a Tacos and Tiaras FUNdraiser at the Marlin Club in Ocean City where it donated funds towards the James G. and Nancy W. Barrett Scholarship Program. JAG’s mission is to increase community awareness of Atlantic General Hospital and its associates through fun, fellowship, and family-oriented… Read more »
Room Tax Increase Talks Require Full Council
During a fiscal review this week at City Hall, the Ocean City Mayor and Council had cursory talks about increasing the city’s room tax rate.It’s been nine years since the room tax rate was raised to 4.5 percent. That increase came with the understanding 2 percent of the gross revenue would be earmarked for advertising… Read more »
22nd Santa’s Open Set For Saturday
BERLIN- The Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club will host for the 22nd Annual Santa’s Open Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake for the Eastern Shore.The club hosts 18 holes of gently sloping terrain and magnificent pines, providing golfers with a distinct and satisfying experience. The… Read more »
Berlin Officials Attend Climate Academy
BERLIN – Municipal officials from Berlin are among those participating in the state’s new Maryland Climate Leadership Academy.Town Administrator Laura Allen, Planning Director Dave Engelhart, Economic Development Director Ivy Wells and Megan Pfaller, plant operator for the town’s water resources department, attended the first session of the Maryland Climate Leadership Academy last week.“I think it’s… Read more »