SALISBURY – The county council voted unanimously this week to adopt a $51 million bond bill.Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to adopt a legislative bill allowing the county to borrow $51,097,427 for eight capital projects.“I will say $51 million is a lot of money,” Councilman Joe Holloway noted this… Read more »
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Ocean Pines To Wait Until Court Hearing For Vote Count
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association will wait until after a Sept. 27 court hearing to count votes in this year’s board election.In a special meeting Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed to not count returned votes until a hearing is held later this month regarding candidate Rick Farr’s eligibility… Read more »
26th Annual Wine On The Beach Returns To Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – An expanded festival footprint and the return of several wine and craft vendors highlights this weekend’s 26th Annual Wine on the Beach.While the event was postponed last year in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Wine on the Beach 2021 is set to return to the Ocean City Inlet Sept. 10-11.For decades, the… Read more »
First Local Run Wild For Autism Event Set For Assateague
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – Organizers are gearing up for the first local Run Wild for Autism event.On Sunday, Oct. 3, Pathfinders for Autism will host its first annual Run Wild for Autism Assateague Island.Held at Assateague Island State Park, organizers say the event will include a walk/run, followed by a resource fair that includes kid activities,… Read more »
Company’s Tow License Suspended Amid Violations
OCEAN CITY – A resort commission voted last week to uphold the suspension of a tow license pending adjudication of criminal and civil citations against a local tow company.Last Friday, the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to uphold Police Chief Ross Buzzuro’s decision to suspend a tow license held by 1st Street Towing. Buzzuro… Read more »
Fenwick Council Passes Height Ordinance Changes
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance amendment to include mechanical equipment into the town’s commercial height regulations passed unanimously on first reading last week.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to accept the first reading of an ordinance amendment to include mechanical equipment into the calculation of a commercial building’s height.“This language is the… Read more »
Fenwick Council Seeks Interest Letters For Two Vacant Seats
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say Fenwick residents have until Sept. 15 to submit letters of interest for serving on the town council.In a town council meeting last Friday, Council President Vicki Carmean announced plans to accept letters of interest from town residents looking to serve on the Fenwick Island Town Council. She noted the candidates… Read more »
Bike Medics Program Sees Early Success In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – A new bike medics program through the Ocean City Fire Department is expected to improve service for residents and visitors.In early August, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) implemented a new bike medics program. Deployed during special events, officials say the program is expected to improve access and response times.“As these special… Read more »
Fenwick Scores $600K In State Funding For Sidewalks, Dredging
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say more than $600,000 in state funding is expected to benefit major infrastructure projects in Fenwick Island.During a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, Mayor Vicki Carmean, council president, announced the town had recently received more than $600,000 to further the town’s infrastructure improvement projects.She noted the municipality had received… Read more »
Fenwick Council Makes Public Participation Changes
FENWICK ISLAND – A handful of changes, including the removal of public participation regulations, highlighted the first monthly meeting of the new Fenwick Island Town Council.Under the leadership of Mayor Vicki Carmean, the four new members of the Fenwick Island Town Council kicked off their first monthly meeting last week with a number of changes… Read more »