SALISBURY – Wicomico County Attorney Paul Wilber said he has been asked to resign from his position, but maintained he would continue to represent the county until a qualified successor is appointed and confirmed.Last Friday, County Attorney Paul Wilber sent a letter to County Executive Bob Culver and members of the Wicomico County Council outlining… Read more »
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Elected Official To Relocate, Will Vacate Position
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Councilman Marc Kilmer will step down from his position in June.In a statement issued earlier this month, the Wicomico County Council reported that Councilman Marc Kilmer, who represents District 2, had announced his intent to resign from office, effective June 15. Kilmer and his family will be leaving the county to… Read more »
New Women’s Recovery House Opens In Salisbury
SALISBURY – A new recovery home in Wicomico County is expected to serve women seeking a sober and structured living environment.On May 8, Tish Ottey – founder of The Douglas K. Hamilton House for Recovery in Salisbury and executive director of Hope4Recovery in Worcester County – opened The Timothy O’Malley Women’s House for Recovery near… Read more »
Fenwick Council Votes Against Extending Paid Parking
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island have voted against a proposal to extend parking hours, but not before a considerable debate on the need for revenue and the affect it would have on resort businesses.Before the Fenwick Island Town Council on May 3 was a proposal from the town’s finance committee to extend parking… Read more »
Wicomico Budget Needs Outlined
SALISBURY – County leaders met with several department heads this week to begin the lengthy task of reviewing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council hosted its first of many work sessions to review funding requests outlined in this year’s proposed $148 million budget.This year, the Wicomico County Board of… Read more »
New Stansell Coastal Hospice House Celebrated
OCEAN PINES – A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the region’s first residential hospice house drew a crowd of community members to Ocean Pines this week.On Wednesday, officials with Coastal Hospice, community members and representatives from various boards, businesses and government agencies gathered to celebrate the opening of the Macky & Pam Stansell… Read more »
OCPD Employment Solid Heading Into Season
OCEAN CITY – A review of seasonal recruitment efforts this week led to a larger discussion on efforts to enforce town ordinances on the Boardwalk.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the resort’s police commission with an update on seasonal recruitment efforts for police officers and public safety aides.Buzzuro said the department had… Read more »
Committee Will Lead Fenwick Commercial District Study
FENWICK ISLAND – A new ad hoc committee is expected to guide Fenwick Island as it moves forward with a planning study of the commercial district.Last Friday, Fenwick Island Mayor Gene Langan announced the creation of a new ad hoc commercial district planning committee.“At the last meeting, we agreed to sign a contract with The… Read more »
Disputes Cancel Broadway Shows
SALISBURY – Citing conflicts between Wicomico County and a management company, performances of “The Sound of Music” and “Jersey Boys” at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center have been cancelled.In a statement on Monday, the county announced neither show will be rescheduled. “The Sound of Music” production was scheduled for May 13, and “Jersey Boys”… Read more »
Wicomico Council, Culver Conflicted Over Appointments
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council this week debated what action it should take after learning the county executive had not met the deadline to submit the names of department heads for confirmation.County Executive Bob Culver’s deadline to submit the names of department heads for council confirmation was Monday, May 6, as required by the… Read more »
