BERLIN – A historic Berlin estate once home to a bed and breakfast has reopened as a venue for weddings and other special events.The Merry Sherwood Plantation, located on Route 113 in Berlin, has reopened its doors to the public and will serve the community as an event venue for weddings, parties, funeral receptions and… Read more »
SALISBURY – A record number of local nonprofits are expected to benefit from this year’s “Shore Gives More” campaign.On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore will host its fourth annual online giving campaign, which allows individuals an opportunity to donate to one – or several – of the 99 participating nonprofits… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A $2,000 grant is expected to further the resort’s efforts to install cigarette disposal containers to the west of the Boardwalk.In a meeting of the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, this week, committee chair and Councilman Tony DeLuca announced that the resort had received a grant award from the health… Read more »
BERLIN – Worcester County’s first recovery house is now open in Berlin.On Oct. 28, Hope4Recovery – a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating clean, safe sober homes for those in recovery – opened its first facility on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin.And while opening the county’s first recovery home hasn’t come without its challenges, connections… Read more »
BERLIN – A program that offers support services to senior citizens in Ocean Pines will expand its service area in the coming months.This week, the Worcester County Commission on Aging (WorCOA) – a nonprofit that serves senior citizens – announced it would expand a program it launched in Ocean Pines earlier this year to residents… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Council President Lloyd Martin and Council Secretary Mary Knight were reappointed to their positions during an organizational meeting of the Mayor and City Council last Thursday, but not before a lengthy discussion on the desire for change and new leadership.Two days after residents cast their votes in last Tuesday’s municipal election, incumbents… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County will host a public input session later this month to share plans for a county-owned property and to gather ideas before a master plan is developed.On Nov. 20, the community will have an opportunity to share ideas for the development of a county-owned property known as Pirate’s Wharf.Last month,… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A resort committee has decided to continue its discussion on possible exceptions to the town’s commercial height regulations after meeting with an engineer last week.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee met with Howard Krinsky, principal at Delaware Engineering and Design Corporation, to seek advice before drafting an ordinance to… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Two resort committees met last week to begin the community involvement portion of a Community Sustainability Plan funded by a state grant.Last Friday, members of the Fenwick Island Dredging and Environmental committees met in a joint meeting to kick-off the next phase of a Community Sustainability Plan, which identifies sustainability goals and… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico county this week voted to accept a grant for more than $50,000 from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to accept a grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention in the amount $50,245 to enhance the county’s Pretrial… Read more »