SALISBURY – Disagreements over a proposed real property tax increase highlighted a public hearing in Wicomico County this week.This year, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver submitted a proposed budget to the Wicomico County Council for fiscal year 2021 that includes a tax rate of .9286 per $100 of assessed value. Since that rate is 2%… Read more »
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Council Delays Budget Adoption
SALISBURY – Citing the need for further review, officials in Wicomico County agreed this week to extend the date for adopting the annual budget and fiscal years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council approved two resolutions extending the date for adopting the annual budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) from June 1… Read more »
DiNardo Foundation Aims To Ensure Equal Opportunity To Medical Care
BERLIN – A new foundation honoring a local physician is expected to benefit community members who cannot afford necessary medical care.On Dec. 22, Ignatius “Iggy” DiNardo, 62, a local physician and hospitalist at Atlantic General Hospital, passed away suddenly on his way to a family vacation in Mexico.Since that time, Iggy’s widow, Joanie, and his… Read more »
More Beach Bike Racks Planned For Summer; Bike Route Talks Continue
OCEAN CITY – Plans for a new bike route and additional bike racks highlighted a resort committee meeting this month.In a virtual meeting on May 13, the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee discussed its ongoing efforts to make the resort a more bikeable community.In recent years, the town embarked on a multi-phased initiative… Read more »
Emergency Homeless Encampment Relocated After Storm
SALISBURY – Guests of an emergency homeless encampment were relocated indoors earlier this month after a late April storm destroyed the Lake Street site.Last month, the City of Salisbury – in partnership with several agencies – opened Camp Hope, an emergency encampment for homeless individuals over the age of 18 during the COVID-19 outbreak.For less… Read more »
Wicomico County Schools Decide On Virtual Graduations
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools announced it will hold virtual graduations this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The school system will prepare to air virtual commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 this spring as public health restrictions continue.“We wish the Class of 2020 could graduate with the usual pomp and circumstance, but… Read more »
Wicomico Council Cautious In Proposed Budget Review
SALISBURY – County leaders this week began the process of reviewing department budgets and finding ways to increase reserves in fiscal year 2021 as the COVID-19 crisis continues.On Monday, the Wicomico County Council held a work session with several department heads to review County Executive Bob Culver’s proposed budget of $153,250,029 for fiscal year 2021.“I… Read more »
April Service Calls Soar For OC Police
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief this week said location checks and addressing potential executive order violations contributed to a significant increase in officer calls for service last month.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro briefed the Ocean City Police Commission on police activity for the month of April.Last month, officer calls… Read more »
Council OKs Airport Water Project
SALISBURY – Wicomico County officials voted this week to approve two agreements that will allow a water main extension project to move forward near the airport.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 5-2 to approve both a water system agreement and a pre-annexation agreement between Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury, allowing a water… Read more »
Council Delays Airport Companies’ Waiver Request
SALISBURY – Citing the need for more information, officials in Wicomico County this week voted to postpone two resolutions temporarily waiving concession fees for three car rental companies and one parking vendor at the Salisbury airport.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to postpone two resolutions that would temporarily modify concession agreements with four… Read more »