SALISBURY – A plan for countywide water and sewer calls for multiple service districts, the creation of a public works water division and more than $200 million of infrastructure.On Tuesday, Acting County Executive John Psota and George, Miles & Buhr (GMB) representatives Peter Bozick and Katherine McAllister presented the Wicomico County Council with a newly… Read more »
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Wicomico Council Passes Premium Pay Proposal In 4-3 Vote
SALISBURY – A plan to compensate some county employees with premium pay passed at the county level this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 4-3 to allocate grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to allow premium pay for certified correctional officers, 911 specialists and communication specialists within the sheriff’s office.While officials… Read more »
Windmill Creek Winery To Host Hunter’s Ride Charity Event
BERLIN – A memorial ride to honor the life of a local teenager will return to Berlin next month.Community members are invited to Windmill Creek Winery on Oct. 2 to celebrate the 5th Annual Hunter’s Ride.Created in memory of Hunter Hudson, a 19-year-old community member who passed away in 2016, the annual event raises funds… Read more »
Ocean Pines Eyes Strategic Plan Survey
OCEAN PINES – Officials last week highlighted plans for distributing a strategic planning survey.Last week, Strategic Planning Advisory Committee Co-Chair Bernie McGorry presented the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors with an update on costs and communication plans for a homeowner survey.Officials noted the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee was charged by the board to… Read more »
Local Teen Performed With Bret Michaels Before 18,000 At BikeFest
OCEAN CITY – It was “Nothin’ But A Good Time” for one local teenager, who had an opportunity to play the guitar alongside artist Bret Michaels during OC BikeFest’s headline performance.Last Friday, 14-year-old Gavin Brink took the stage with Michaels and his bandmates to show off his guitar skills in a six-minute performance of “Nothin’… Read more »
Ocean Pines Evaluating Turf Grass For Geese Control Measure
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials are exploring the use of a specialty turf grass to deter geese.Last week, Director Tom Janasek, board liaison for the Environmental and Natural Assets Advisory Committee, presented the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors with a proposal to test FlightTurf, a low-maintenance turf grass, at the North Gate… Read more »
Pines Board Votes To Support Effluent Irrigation Plan
OCEAN PINES – Association officials agreed to lend their support to a county proposal that calls for installing a new irrigation system and spraying treated effluent at the Ocean Pines Golf Course.Less than a week after a joint town hall meeting with Worcester County officials, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed to… Read more »
Council Backs Freeboard Code Change
OCEAN CITY – A code amendment to adopt a one-foot freeboard requirement in downtown Ocean City moved forward this week with a favorable vote from the Mayor and Council.Last Wednesday, the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) voted to advance a code amendment adopting a one-foot elevation requirement above base flood elevation for… Read more »
Ocean City Police Activity Declined In August
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief reported police activity dropped significantly last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for August.Last month, the OCPD reported calls for service dropped from August 2019, the most recent pre-pandemic data. Buzzuro noted… Read more »
County Eyes ‘Proactive’ Approach With OP Course Irrigation Plan
OCEAN PINES – County officials say they are seeking the association’s support to use effluent water to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course.Last Thursday, association staff and county officials held a town hall meeting to discuss the possibility of using effluent water on the community’s golf course.“We are not under orders to do this project,”… Read more »