OCEAN CITY – A new farmers market will debut at Trimper’s Rides this week.Beginning this Friday, Trimper’s Rides will debut its weekly Trimper’s Greenmarket.From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday, the Greenmarket will provide a platform for local farmers to sell their goods to the public and the city’s restaurants.Trimper’s Rides President Antoinette Bruno… Read more »
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Wicomico Eyes Second Amendment Sanctuary Status
SALISBURY – An effort to declare Wicomico County a Second Amendment sanctuary county moved forward last week with an open work session to discuss a proposed resolution.In a work session last week, the Wicomico County Council met with Sheriff Mike Lewis to discuss a proposed resolution declaring Wicomico a Second Amendment sanctuary county, or a… Read more »
Fenwick Council Votes To Ease Outdoor Seating Requirements
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to relax special event requirements for the summer season as businesses prepare to safety accommodate patrons.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a resolution relaxing the resort’s special event requirements this summer as the state’s economic recovery efforts continue.Town Manager Terry Tieman… Read more »
Fenwick Island Committee Asked To Study Hotel Moratorium Issue
ENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to refer a moratorium on hotel construction to a town committee.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to refer a 15-month moratorium on hotel construction to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for discussion.“My thought is we need to go ahead and do something,”… Read more »
Potential Funding For Airport, School Projects Questioned
SALISBURY – Questions surrounding the Salisbury airport and Mardela Middle and High School highlighted last week’s work session on the county Capital Improvement Program.Last week, the Wicomico County Council held a work session on the fiscal years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).Officials kicked off the meeting with a discussion on the Salisbury Regional Airport.In April,… Read more »
Wicomico Eyes First Reopen Phase
SALISBURY – Wicomico County announced its plans for reopening government facilities next week.Last Friday, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver announced the county’s phase-one reopening.“Wicomico’s reopening will strictly adhere to the guidance provided by the Governor’s Office, especially regarding social distancing and protective masks,” a statement reads.Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the beginning of the… Read more »
Delaware Loosening Restrictions; Restaurants Can Reopen June 1
FENWICK ISLAND – Ahead of the first phase of Delaware’s economic reopening, Gov. John Carney announced plans to open beaches, retail establishments this week, albeit with strict social distancing requirements.Last week, Carney announced plans to lift restrictions on Delaware beaches and community pools starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22. And this week, the… Read more »
Worcester Library System Outlines Reopening Phases
BERLIN – Plans for the phased reopening of five library branches and efforts to gather community feedback highlighted a board of trustees meeting this month.In a virtual meeting May 12, Library Director Jennifer Ranck briefed the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees on efforts to plan for the reopening of the library, collect survey responses… Read more »
Wicomico Opts To End On June 12
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to a revised school calendar that would move the end of the academic year to June 12, pending approval from the state board.Last week, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted 6-0, with member Ann Suthowski absent, to approve a revised calendar for the current… Read more »
Horizons Program To Pilot New Summer Site In Pocomoke
POCOMOKE – A local organization that serves low-income students will pilot a new program site in Worcester County this summer.In April, Horizons Salisbury announced it would change its name to Horizons Delmarva as the organization moves forward with plans to pilot a new Worcester County site in Pocomoke.“Being on the Eastern Shore we didn’t want… Read more »