SALISBURY – Community members are invited to provide their input on two draft school calendars.The Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously this month to approve the first reading of the pre-Labor Day and post-Labor Day school calendars for 2023-2024. Kim Miles, assistant superintendent for student and family services, noted that while both versions were… Read more »
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Ocean Pines Schedules Annual Budget Review
OCEAN PINES – As association officials prepare for the coming year’s budget, Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola says the community will continue to face financial challenges.In January, the Ocean Pines Association will kick off its annual review of the proposed budget. Viola told the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last week the spending… Read more »
Fenwick Island Beach Renourishment Eyed
FENWICK ISLAND – With a contractor selected, Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said the town can likely expect beach renourishment work to begin early next year.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting Monday, Magdeburger announced plans for beach replenishment in Fenwick Island. With a notice to proceed given to the contractor, she said work will… Read more »
Fenwick Council Amends Commercial Parking Legislation; Public Hearing Set For January
FENWICK ISLAND – In an attempt to reach a compromise with the town’s commercial property owners, officials in Fenwick Island this week voted to introduce an amended parking ordinance.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to introduce an amended ordinance that would address parking ratios in the town’s commercial district.While the council was… Read more »
Pines Group Shares South Station Fundraising Plan
OCEAN PINES – Discussion on fundraising efforts and timelines related to the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department South Station project highlighted last week’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors.Last Saturday, General Manager John Viola and representatives of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) workgroup presented board members with an update… Read more »
State Grant To Fund County Projects
BERLIN – More than $3.2 million in grant funding will allow seven economic development projects to advance in Worcester County.On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced 114 projects throughout Maryland’s rural counties would be funded through a $50 million Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund.Under the program, more than $3.2 million was awarded to seven Worcester County… Read more »
Resiliency Study Continues
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials say they await updates as an engineering company continues a town-wide resiliency study.In Tuesday’s meeting of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee, Councilman Richard Benn, committee chair, announced an update on the town-wide resiliency study has been postponed.With grant funding from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC),… Read more »
Your Doc’s In Physician Suspended Over Misconduct Case
BERLIN – A local physician, owner of six urgent care facilities on the Eastern Shore, faces a 30-day suspension and three years’ probation for engaging in sexual behavior with a patient.Last month, a disciplinary panel of the Maryland Board of Physicians ordered that the medical license of Dr. Walter Gianelle – owner of six Your… Read more »
OCPD Reports Summer Recruitment Challenges
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief told members of a resort commission this week that seasonal recruitment efforts remain challenging.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.For decades, the OCPD has enhanced its… Read more »
Town Comp Plan Review Continues
FENWICK ISLAND – A review of the town’s progress highlighted a meeting this week on the development of the Fenwick Island comprehensive plan.On Tuesday, University of Delaware consultants Jen Reitz and Sean O’Neill presented members of the Fenwick Island Comprehensive Planning Commission with an update on the town’s comprehensive planning process.As officials work to update… Read more »