SALISBURY – A $67,000 grant is expected to help the Wicomico County Board of Elections as it prepares for the November general election.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted to accept a grant award from the Center for Tech and Civic Life – a Chicago-based nonprofit – in the amount of $67,158. Officials said the… Read more »
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Wicomico Extends Storage Tank Moratorium By A Year
SALISBURY – After agreeing to extend a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for certain agricultural storage tanks, county officials last week outlined their plans for exploring potential zoning code amendments.In a work session last week, the Wicomico County Council agreed to extend a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for dissolved air… Read more »
Wicomico Outlines Return To School Schedule; All Students Expected Back In Hybrid Model Feb. 1
SALISBURY – School system officials this week announced plans to return all students to the classroom in a hybrid model by Feb. 1.On Tuesday, Superintendent Donna Hanlin presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with the school system’s plans for bringing all grade levels back into the classroom on a hybrid schedule by the second… Read more »
Wicomico Library Head Explains Resignation
SALISBURY – It was a no-holds-barred discussion this week as Wicomico Public Library’s outgoing executive director shared with county leaders the challenges leading to her resignation.On Tuesday, Wicomico County Library Executive Director Ashley Teagle met with the Wicomico County Council to discuss the library’s plan for reopening all branches by appointment only beginning Oct. 13.“Pittsville… Read more »
Businesses Adapting To Carryout Container Changes
BERLIN – With Maryland’s ban on foam food service products now in effect, resort and county officials said they were working to ensure all businesses are complying.On Oct. 1, Maryland became the first state to ban the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service products. The ban, which was slated to begin on July 1,… Read more »
County Transportation Projects Reviewed
SALISBURY – County leaders urged state transportation officials this week to prioritize Wicomico’s list of requested projects.On Tuesday, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials met virtually with the Wicomico County Council and state representatives to present the draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2021-2026.Each year, MDOT meets with each county in the state… Read more »
Fenwick Seeking Grant Funding To Tackle Drainage Issues
FENWICK ISLAND – An opportunity to fund a portion of two drainage projects with grant money led to a broader discussion about the need for a drainage study in Fenwick Island.Late last month, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to apply for a Community Economic Resilience Grant Program through Delaware Sea Grant and to… Read more »
Culver Boat Ramp Idea Pitched
SALISBURY – Wicomico officials are considering a resolution to name a boat ramp at Pirate’s Wharf Park in memory of the late County Executive Bob Culver.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller to discuss the naming of a boat ramp at Pirate’s Wharf Park after… Read more »
Family Brings New Bar, Restaurant To ‘The Most Fun Street In Ocean City’
OCEAN CITY – A new bar and restaurant joins a growing list of family-owned businesses along Wicomico Street.Crawl Street Tavern – located at 19 Wicomico Street in Ocean City – opened to the public on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.And while the corner location has been home to many businesses over the years – including Daisy’s… Read more »
Wicomico Begins Welcoming Some Students Back To School This Week
SALISBURY – Small groups of Wicomico County students returned to school on Oct. 5 as part of the school system’s ongoing recovery efforts.As Wicomico County Public Schools wrapped up its first month of virtual learning, Superintendent Donna Hanlin announced last week the school system’s plans for bringing back small groups of students beginning Oct. 5.“As… Read more »