FENWICK ISLAND – A two-year moratorium on new hotel construction will go into effect after the town council voted unanimously to a resolution last week.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted 7-0 to approve on second reading an ordinance that would reestablish a two-year moratorium on the issuance of permits or licenses related to… Read more »
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Council Agrees To Extend Fenwick Hotel’s Building Permit
ENWICK ISLAND – Citing construction and supplier delays, the town council agreed last week to extend the building permit for a commercial project along Coastal Highway.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to extend a building permit for the new Fenwick Shores hotel on Coastal Highway.The permit, which expired on July 17, was… Read more »
Wicomico Decides On Virtual To Start School Year
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools will begin the academic year in a virtual format.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a plan for virtual learning this fall at the recommendation of Superintendent Donna Hanlin.“Over the course of the past few weeks, we have considered many factors in finding the… Read more »
Wicomico Remembers Bob Culver
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver, age 67, died Sunday after a months-long battle with liver cancer.Culver’s family announced his passing in a statement issued Sunday.“The family of County Executive Bob Culver is sad to announce that he passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family this morning,” the statement reads. “Well known… Read more »
Fenwick Dredging Schedule Outlined
FENWICK ISLAND – The results of a bathymetric survey will determine Fenwick Island’s next steps for a dredging project in the neighboring bay.This week, Delaware firm Three Chord began surveying work in the Little Assawoman Bay. In a Fenwick Island Dredging Committee meeting on Tuesday, Councilman Bernie Merritt, committee chair, said the survey would allow… Read more »
Library Seeking Survey Participants
BERLIN – Community members are encouraged to complete a library survey.Through mid-August, the Worcester County Library will seek input from community stakeholders as it begins to develop its next strategic plan.“The plan will serve as our roadmap and help us improve or expand new programs and services,” said Library Director Jennifer Ranck. “We had planned… Read more »
CARES Act To Provide $1.1M In Wicomico Grant Funds
SALISBURY – More than $1.1 million in grant funding is expected to provide food and rental assistance to those in need in Wicomico County.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-0, with Councilman John Cannon and Councilwoman Nicole Acle abstaining, to accept $1,177,120 in grant funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development… Read more »
Dough Roller’s Legacy Began, Continues With Family
(Editor’s Note: The following story is part of a series on long-running, family-owned Boardwalk businesses.)OCEAN CITY – The Dough Roller founder Bill Gibbs said he always knew he would be a restauranteur.“I love the restaurant business,” he said. “I love making pizza. I love feeding people. I like the challenge.”As an Ocean City native, Gibbs… Read more »
Eastern Shore Transplants Mark 100th Birthdays In Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES – Two Ocean Pines residents did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from celebrating their 100th birthday.On July 17, Dot Ross celebrated her 100th year of life with residents at The Woodlands senior living facility in Ocean Pines. Among them was fellow centenarian Barbara Palmer, who turned 100 on March 15.“She’s a… Read more »
Ocean City Committee Discusses Littering Complaints
OCEAN CITY – Complaints of litter along the streets and Boardwalk were discussed at length in a resort committee meeting last week, prompting members to seek solutions.Last week, Ocean City Surf Club’s Effie Cox presented the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, with an update on the Adopt Your Beach program.Despite the… Read more »