SALISBURY – County officials this week voted to hire a new council attorney.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to engage the services of attorney Andrew C. Mitchell, Jr. to aid in its inquires, investigations and the drafting or codification of legislation.Mitchell, a local attorney based in Salisbury, will replace Robert Taylor, who stepped… Read more »

SALISBURY – A discussion on Wicomico’s efforts to expand broadband access highlighted a recent meeting with county officials.Last month, Acting County Executive John Psota and Information Technology Director John Monar met with members of the Wicomico County Council to provide an update on broadband.“The county continues to maintain and encourage an open line of communication… Read more »

SALISBURY – Following a lengthy discussion, officials in Wicomico County this week agreed to move forward with a proposed tax incentive program for hotel and residential development.In a work session on Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council agreed to introduce legislation for a tax incentive program at its next meeting. Officials say the program would offer… Read more »

ASSATEAGUE – Officials with a local nonprofit say community members will have more opportunities to name the six new foals born on Assateague Island this year.Each year, Assateague Island Alliance – a nonprofit friends group – holds a Name That Foal auction for naming rights of the foals born in the Assateague Island National Seashore…. Read more »

BERLIN – A local suicide prevention organized has received statewide recognition for its work in the community.Each year, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot presents the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award to one agency in each county devoted to helping those in their community. The 2021 award for Worcester County was given to the Jesse Klump… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – After a year of closure, officials in Fenwick Island last month agreed to reopen town hall for town-related events.On June 25, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 6-1, with Councilwoman Vicki Carmean opposed, to reopen town hall for official town-related meetings later this month.Town Manager Terry Tieman said town staff recommended reconvening… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – A proposed spending plan of $4.1 million will advance to the town council for approval with a favorable recommendation from the Fenwick Island Budget Committee.On Tuesday, the committee voted unanimously to send a proposed fiscal year 2022 budget of $4,190,477 to the town council for approval. Town Manager Terry Tieman said the… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association is seeking the community’s participation in this year’s election and annual meeting.As the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) prepares for its annual board election, officials are encouraging members to return their ballots and attend the annual meeting.Elections Committee Chair Steve Habeger said ballots for the 2021 board election will… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials voted last week to spend more than $23,000 on new valves to address tidal flooding issues along the bayside.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of 14 additional backflow preventer valves using $23,100 within the fiscal year 2022 budget.“In the proposed budget, I included… Read more »