New Building Planned For UMES Pharmacy School

New Building Planned For UMES Pharmacy School

PRINCESS ANNE – Construction of a new building for UMES’ School of Pharmacy and Health Professions is slated to begin this fall, triggered by a $10 million allocation from the 2019 Maryland General Assembly.The project enables the university to consolidate its pharmacy programs into a single building and fulfill a long-standing goal tied to accreditation…. Read more »

Late Payment Penalties Mulled For Business License Renewals

BERLIN – Town officials introduced an ordinance this week to increase penalties for merchants who don’t purchase business licenses on time.On Monday, the council introduced an ordinance to strengthen the late penalties for business licenses.“We’re recommending a change to the late penalty schedule to assist in more prompt payments,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “Currently… Read more »

County Appeals MDE’s Rejection

SNOW HILL – Worcester County is seeking reconsideration of a decision by the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding a proposed West Ocean City development.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to send a letter to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) requesting reconsideration of the department’s disapproval of the county’s request to amend… Read more »