FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island’s Pedestrian Safety Committee has concluded a proposed sidewalk could be placed along the commercial corridor of Route 1 without posing major problems to most adjacent parking lots, but will meet with the town’s Business Development Committee to gather more input from property owners.In a Pedestrian Safety Committee, or Sidewalk Committee,… Read more »
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Worcester Hosts Women’s Listening Tour
NEWARK – Lack of affordable and adequate housing. Single mothers and elderly women with limited income. Lack of job readiness training for women.These are some of the local issues women in Worcester County say they want county officials and state legislators to address.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commission for Women partnered with the Maryland Commission… Read more »
Program Aims To Reduce Emergency Transport Calls
SALISBURY – A pilot program between the Wicomico County Health Department and various health and emergency services is expected to provide recurring emergency room visitors with additional resources.In a Wicomico County Council meeting Tuesday, Dennis DiCintio, the health department’s deputy health officer, briefed the council on a new program called the Salisbury Wicomico Integrated First… Read more »
Powerhouse Gym Celebrating 20th Anniversary
SALISBURY – In 20 years, Powerhouse Gym has transformed into the area’s leading health club for fitness, nutrition and services, but it’s the next 20 years that excite the gym’s operators.Powerhouse Gym, with locations in West Ocean City, Salisbury and Seaford, is celebrating its 20th year of operation.Owner Tony Taghipour said Powerhouse Gym has come… Read more »
Berlin Council Approves ‘Winter White Gala’ Event
BERLIN – A gala planned for downtown Berlin will benefit Worcester County Habitat for Humanity.Last week, the Berlin Town Council approved a special event request from Habitat for Humanity for a “Winter White Gala” on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum.Olive Mawyer, event and marketing coordinator for Worcester County Habitat for Humanity,… Read more »
Berlin Council Approves ‘Winter White Gala’ Event
BERLIN – A gala planned for downtown Berlin will benefit Worcester County Habitat for Humanity.Last week, the Berlin Town Council approved a special event request from Habitat for Humanity for a “Winter White Gala” on the lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum.Olive Mawyer, event and marketing coordinator for Worcester County Habitat for Humanity,… Read more »
Grass Cutting Complaints Leads To Ordinance Review
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island have agreed to monitor grass cutting operations in the municipality following complaints from a town resident.In a September town council meeting, resident Ray Fager approached officials to complain about a noise violation involving commercial grass cutting operations.According to Fager, a grass cutting business would arrive after 8 p.m…. Read more »
Berlin Street Contract Awarded
BERLIN – Officials in Berlin this week selected a contractor to repair and improve Baker Street.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council awarded a $139,364 contract to Goody Hill Groundwork Inc. to make improvements to Baker Street, the last roadway in town to contain oyster shell cement.A second bid from George & Lynch Inc. was submitted… Read more »
Warriors To Hold Snow Hill Meeting
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction will hold its first general meeting in Snow Hill this month at the request of residents.The meeting will be held Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Snow Hill branch of the Worcester County Library.Heidi McNeeley, Warriors president and co-founder, said the meeting will give… Read more »
School Incorporates Veggie Garden Into Curriculum
WILLARDS – Teachers are incorporating a new vegetable garden into curriculum at Willards Elementary School.The garden, tended by school staff, students and their families, is located on school grounds and offers unique learning opportunities that can be incorporated in the classroom and at home.Mary Lynn Stavley, a kindergarten teacher at Willards Elementary, said she and… Read more »