OCEAN PINES – Efforts continue to secure a consultant for the creation of a South Station capital campaign.Last Saturday, General Manager John Viola presented the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with an update on efforts to secure a consultant for the creation of a fundraising feasibility study. As an Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department… Read more »

SALISBURY – Legislation banning the use of certain open-top storage tanks in Wicomico County will go into effect next month.In a meeting this month of the Wicomico County Council, Administrator Laura Hurley announced the adoption of legislation banning the open-top storage of liquid organic fertilizer or soil amendments.The adoption of the bill, one of three… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – As plans for a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay continue to develop, a Fenwick Island committee last week began exploring other potential partnerships.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee met with consultant Tony Pratt and Anchor QEA’s Steve Bagnull to discuss ongoing efforts for dredging the neighboring Little Assawoman Bay.While… Read more »

SALISBURY – County officials this week voted unanimously to fund the purchase of a Parsonsburg property for the relocation of a library branch.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to amend the fiscal year 2023 budget and fiscal years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to approve funding for the relocation of the current Pittsville branch…. Read more »

BERLIN – Community members will have another two weeks to provide input on the redevelopment of the Route 90 corridor.Last month, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) initiated a survey to gather public input on the proposed alternatives currently being considered for the Route 90 improvement project. And while that survey… Read more »

BERLIN – An online giving campaign will return to Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties this month.On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore will host its 8th Annual Shore Gives More campaign. Community Foundation President Erica Joseph said more than 120 nonprofit organizations will participate in this year’s giving event, making it… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Discussions on a new composting program highlighted a recent committee meeting in Ocean City.Last week, Ocean City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer presented members of the town’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) with an update on new and returning environmental programs being funded through the town’s deferred revenue funds. In addition to… Read more »

SALISBURY – A review of student performance data highlighted this week’s school board meeting.On Tuesday, Chief Academic Officer Rick Briggs presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with an update on student performance. As the school system continues to work its way through the pandemic and the impacts it’s had on education, officials this week… Read more »