SNOW HILL – Residents of the St. Martins by the Bay community are asking the county to connect them to public water.The Worcester County Commissioners have agreed to schedule a public hearing regarding a request from St. Martin’s by the Bay to expand the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area. The expansion, which has been petitioned… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Ocean City To Hold Budget Sessions In Virtual Format
OCEAN CITY — Next week marks the time resort officials head into crucial budget deliberations for the coming fiscal year and that won’t change despite the ongoing crisis, but the process certainly won’t be typical.In a normal year, the process begins with a balanced budget and a recommended tax rate presented by City Manager Doug… Read more »
Wicomico Inmates Creating Masks To Help Health Care Workers
SALISBURY – Efforts to sew face masks for health care workers began this week in both Wicomico and Worcester counties.As hospitals and care facilities across the nation contend with shortages of protective gear amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Master Corrections Officer Joann Johnson is spearheading an effort at the Wicomico County Department of Corrections to make… Read more »
Officials Encourage Census Participation
SNOW HILL – Officials continue to urge citizens to complete this year’s Census.While coronavirus concerns dominate the news, officials are reminding citizens that the 2020 Census is still underway.“Hopefully by people being home and not being out and about they’ll have a chance to go ahead and fill out the Census,” said Kelly Henry, coordinator… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – March 27, 2020
Thoughts On EducationEditor:This is in response to the letter to the editor from Delegate Wayne Hartman.Hooray Wayne Hartman, I have been reading about the Kirwan Commission in the newspapers.My first thought was the administration and the teachers need to be able to reasonably discipline students to achieve accountability and respect. Throwing money at the problems… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – March 27, 2020
It was interesting to learn this week Ocean City is going to preliminarily work off two budgets for the next fiscal year – a pre-COVID-19 one and a post-COVID-19. The town’s fiscal year runs from July 1-June 30. With the town’s economy essentially shut down currently, the city should expect to see a major reduction… Read more »
Government’s Relief Efforts Must Work Faster
If the economic relief initiatives outlined by Maryland and federal officials over the last two weeks sound too good to be true, it’s because they are.When the elected officials talk glowingly about all the state and country are going to help small businesses as well as citizens, it’s impossible not to be excited and optimistic…. Read more »
Online Learning Efforts To Begin In Worcester Schools
SNOW HILL – While the coronavirus school closure has been extended through April 24, local students will be expected to take part in digital learning during the coming weeks.In the wake of the announcement that the statewide school closure would extend through April 24, Superintendent Lou Taylor briefly addressed plans for digital learning in Worcester… Read more »
No Electric Code Changes Planned
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners will not pursue changes to the county’s electrical standards despite a homeowner’s request.The commissioners last week opted not to move forward with changes proposed by Worcester County resident Kyle Pilchard. Pilchard wanted the county to bring back the homeowner’s electrical permits that were eliminated in 2017.“I understand what… Read more »
New Northern County Cell Tower Talks Heat Up
SNOW HILL – Talk of a new cell tower near Route 90 continues at the county level.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to send Verizon a letter this week asking company officials to meet to discuss options for a new tower near Route 90. The commissioners have voted down previous requests for a tower at the… Read more »