FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island officials last week agreed to change their parking permit rates ahead of the summer season.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, the council voted unanimously to change the town’s fee structure for parking permits.Mayor Gene Langan said the proposed changes were in response to the purchase of a… Read more »
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More Education Funds For Wicomico Budget Sought
SALISBURY – Education officials, concerned citizens and members of the business community came before county leaders this week seeking additional funding for the Wicomico County Board of Education.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council held a public hearing on County Executive Bob Culver’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2019.The proposed $151 million budget includes $43… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Funds For Sidewalk Study
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week approved a $14,000 funding request to conduct a sidewalk study.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to fund 20 percent, or $14,000, of a study that will determine a financially feasible approach to installing a continuous… Read more »
Guilfoil’s Latest Book Offers Creative Focus On Berlin
BERLIN – A new book on Berlin is expected to educate and entertain visitors and residents alike.Joanne Guilfoil’s new book, “Berlin Maryland ABCs,” highlight’s the town’s colorful past and contemporary activities by taking readers through the alphabet.Guilfoil said each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a location, activity, historical figure or event in Berlin. The… Read more »
Fenwick Council Follows Committee Advice On New Auditor
FENWICK ISLAND – A new auditing firm is expected to benefit Fenwick Island.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council selected PKS & Company as the town’s new auditor.Mayor Gene Langan said the decision to select a new town auditor came at the recommendation of the town’s Audit Committee.“This came about as a recommendation from one… Read more »
Movie Theater Returning To West Ocean City
WEST OCEAN CITY – A new movie theater is coming to the White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City.Flagship Cinemas, a privately held company that owns and operates movie theaters in Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, is expected to open a new location in the West Ocean City shopping center by early next… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Funds For Sidewalk Study
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week approved a $14,000 funding request to conduct a sidewalk study.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a request from the Pedestrian Safety Committee to fund 20 percent, or $14,000, of a study that will determine a financially feasible approach to installing a continuous… Read more »
Berlin Ambassador Program Seeks Volunteers
BERLIN – Berlin’s Ambassador Program is seeking volunteers to be “a friendly face on Main Street” this summer.Each year, volunteers with the Ambassador Program set up on the corner of Pitts Street and Main Street to answer questions, hand out town information and guide visitors to shops, restaurants and attractions. The program’s mission is to… Read more »
Public Art Pieces Sought For Folk Festival In Salisbury
SALISBURY – Temporary public art pieces are being sought ahead of the National Folk Festival.Officials with the Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District are calling on artists to submit their ideas for public art pieces that will be displayed at the National Folk Festival, which will take place in downtown Salisbury Sept. 7-9.“We are hoping they… Read more »
Salisbury Action Plan Feedback Sought
SALISBURY – The City of Salisbury is looking for public input on an action plan that outlines how grant funds will be allotted to housing, homeless and community development programs.Each year, the city prepares an annual action plan. The plan is used as an application for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds and… Read more »