When it comes to special needs students, inclusion is an important concept.As a father to a special needs eighth grade student in the local public school system, inclusion is forefront in my mind when I think about school and my kid.For Carson, who is nonverbal with Autism, inclusion provides him a chance to be in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Things To Do Around Town – December 1, 2023
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Bridge Games Are you interested in joining others for a game of Bridge at the Ocean City 50+ Senior Center? If so, please call or… Read more »
Playground Build Moves Forward In OC
OCEAN CITY – The construction of a new playground at Little Salisbury Park will advance following the approval of a bid award this week.On Monday, the Ocean City Council voted 6-0, with Council Secretary Tony DeLuca absent, to approve the award of the Little Salisbury Playground project to Gametime, through the OMNIA Partners contract, at… Read more »
Explicit Book Concerns Dominate School Board Meeting; School Librarians Object To Idea Of ‘Older Teen’ Section
NEWARK – Complaints about library books and subsequent discussion of potentially adding an “older teen” section to Worcester County Public Schools libraries is a cause for concern among some members of the community.Following a contentious school board meeting last week, during which many people shared concerns with explicit library books and a Pocomoke High School… Read more »
Council Advances Code Amendments On Habitable Attics; Officials Debate Parking Impacts
OCEAN CITY – A request to move forward with code amendments that would allow habitable attic space turned into a deeper discussion this week about parking and rentals.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a favorable recommendation from the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission to approve code amendments that would allow habitable… Read more »
Berlin Merchants Welcome Holidays With ‘Shop Small’ Message
BERLIN– Local merchants are hoping area residents will remember to shop small this holiday season.Berlin, home to dozens of small businesses in its historic downtown commercial district, was a hive of activity Black Friday and Small Business Saturday as merchants pulled out all the stops to draw in customers. In the wake of slow fall… Read more »
OC Council Transfers $6.9M From Growing Unassigned Fund Balance
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials voted this week to transfer $6.9 million from its unassigned fund balance.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to transfer $6,943,000 from its unassigned fund balance to three reserve funds, a risk retention fund and a vehicle trust fund. City Manager Terry McGean said the transfers would put… Read more »
Berlin Approves Phase Two Of Strategic Planning Process; Input Meetings Planned For January
BERLIN– The town’s strategic planning process will continue but not until January, officials decided this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to continue working with Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) for phase two of the town’s strategic plan. Concerns about limited participation from residents so far, however, prompted officials… Read more »
Fenwick Eyes Grant Funding For Engineering Study
FENWICK ISLAND – A request to seek funding for a engineering study will advance to the Fenwick Island Town Council.At a recent meeting of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee, members voted unanimously to forward a request to seek grant funding to the town council with a favorable recommendation. Councilman Richard Benn, committee chair, said grant… Read more »
Worcester Tech Students Finding Success
NEWARK – Local students are finding success after high school with the trade skills they’re honing in the classrooms at Worcester Tech.Less than two years after graduating, 10 former Worcester Technical High School students completed welding and heavy vehicle technology programs at Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). Worcester Tech instructors traveled to Virginia Beach to celebrate… Read more »