SNOW HILL – A nonprofit staff position funded by Worcester County Public Schools is a cause for concern for at least one elected official.At the close of Tuesday’s meeting, which included a presentation from the local child advocacy center, Commissioner Chip Bertino highlighted the fact that while that nonprofit relied on grants to stay open,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the public will have 45 days to comment on an environmental impact statement regarding US Wind’s offshore wind energy project.Late last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that a draft environmental impact statement on US Wind’s Construction and Operations Plan would be published on Oct. 6, setting… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials approved emergency legislation regulating cannabis establishments this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved legislation amending the Public Health Article to establish regulations for certain cannabis establishments. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the regulations needed to be in place before the state began issuing new business licenses.“It’s coming and we want to… Read more »
BERLIN– Municipal officials will get a firsthand look at what could be demolished at Heron Park during a work session next week.On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Mayor Zack Tyndall and the Berlin Town Council will hold a 6 p.m. work session at Heron Park. During the work session, they’ll tour the buildings on the site with… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A satellite child advocacy center will open in Pocomoke following approval of a funding reallocation.The CRICKET Center is expected to use funding previously intended for construction of a new facility to go toward opening a satellite location in Pocomoke. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the reallocation.“I think the children of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – While acknowledging that a few issues will need to be worked out, resort officials and business owners this week are celebrating the success of the Oceans Calling Festival.Roughly 50,000 attendees descended on downtown Ocean City last Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the first-ever Oceans Calling Festival. Highlighted by more than 30 performances… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance granting air rights above Washington Lane to the developer of an oceanfront hotel will advance to a second reading, but not before staff reviews accessory uses on the property.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance conveying air rights above a portion of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 26th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns to Ocean City this week, beginning Thursday, Oct. 5 and running through Oct. 8.This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the eastern regions best fall car shows with hot rods, cool classics, customs and more. The epicenter of the event will… Read more »
BERLIN– The design of a new Buckingham Elementary School is moving ahead following input from stakeholders.During the past several months, a committee of educators, parents and community members worked with architects from Becker Morgan Group to develop plans for a new school to replace the aging and outgrown Berlin facility. Architects have now put together… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to forward an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities to the town council with a favorable recommendation.Mayor… Read more »