SALISBURY – Citing the need for additional information and public input, officials in Wicomico County last week opted to table a vote on accepting a $972,000 state grant to convert a shuttered correctional facility into a drug treatment and recovery center.Last Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to table a resolution to accept grant funding… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Efforts to install cigarette disposal containers to the west of the Boardwalk will move forward as the town installs barriers and bollards as part of an access control project.Last week, Public Works Director Hal Adkins told the Ocean City Coast-al Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, that plans are underway to install… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico officials are hoping to incorporate the history of a county-owned property into the development of a regional park.Earlier this month, local genealogist and historian Mike Hitch presented the community with his findings on the history of a county-owned property known as Pirate’s Wharf.“It turned out this site is very unique and has… Read more »

SALISBURY – Officials in Wicom-ico County agreed this week to extend the date for adopting the fiscal years 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program for a second time.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved a resolution to extend the date for adopting the fiscal years 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) from March 19 to June 4. The… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced his plans this week to fully fund the Board of Education’s requests in the proposed fiscal year 2020 operating budget.In a public hearing Wednesday, Culver presented a $148 million proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2020. The spending plan includes $800,000 above maintenance of effort to fully… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials this week approved a concession agreement with a company to provide unmanned aircraft flight operations at the Salisbury airport.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to accept a concession agreement between the county and Sentinel Robotic Solutions (SRS) LLC.“This is a concession agreement instead of a lease because SRS… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A resort restaurant owner is looking to host educational meetings with local businesses as Maryland moves closer to becoming the first state to ban polystyrene products.Last week, Mother’s Cantina owner Ryan James presented the town’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, with a plan to help resort restaurants transition away from… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – As the summer season draws near, officials in Ocean City last week began reexamining the resort’s Lights on Bikes program.In 2017, the Ocean City Green Team, chaired by Councilman Tony DeLuca, began spearheading an initiative that targets those riding their bikes at night.Essentially, the idea of the Lights on Bikes program is… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – A subtle change to Ocean City Police Department uniforms is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars.On Monday, Ocean City Police Lt. Glen McIntyre presented the town’s police commission with a new uniform line that will reduce costs and consolidate biking and patrol apparel.“When I took over for Todd Wood downstairs… Read more »