FENWICK ISLAND – A contract allowing a local engineering firm to complete work for dredging permit applications will advance to the town council with the support of a Fenwick Island committee.On Tuesday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee voted unanimously to advance a contract from Anchor QEA, a Lewes-based engineering firm, to the town council with… Read more »
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Court Grants Injunction Request In OPA Lawsuit
OCEAN PINES – A Worcester County Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of a preliminary injunction that will prohibit the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) from enforcing a 90-day amenity ban against former director Tom Janasek.Last Friday, Judge Beau Oglesby issued an opinion and order granting Janasek’s motion for a preliminary injunction, allowing him to… Read more »
Police Arrest Newark Man Following Fatal Shooting
NEWARK – A Newark, Md., man was arrested on murder and assault charges last week following a fatal shooting in Worcester County.On Saturday, Maryland State Police arrested Boris Wade Connor, 18, of Newark, Md., for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that took place in the 6700 block of Basket Switch Road in Newark…. Read more »
Police Service Calls Drop In Sept.
OCEAN CITY – A decrease in police activity highlighted a review of statistics for the month of September.On Wednesday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of September.Reviewing statistics from September of 2020, 2021 and 2022, Buzzuro noted that… Read more »
Wicomico Bans Ag Storage Tanks
SALISBURY – Officials voted last week to prohibit dissolved air flotation (DAF) storage in Wicomico County.Following a public hearing Oct. 4, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to approve legislation banning the storage of liquid organic fertilizer or soil amendments.The passage of the bill, one of three presented to the council last month, concludes a… Read more »
Fenwick To Host Safety Symposium
FENWICK ISLAND – A symposium held by a Fenwick Island committee will give community members a chance to voice safety concerns regarding walking and biking on Coastal Highway.On Tuesday, Oct. 18, members of the Fenwick Island Planning Commission will host a mini symposium in support of the town’s comprehensive plan. Committee Chair Amy Kyle said… Read more »
Commission Reviews New Policy For Mobility Devices
OCEAN CITY – Citing the need for a policy, members of a resort commission this week reviewed proposed regulations for using mobility devices at the beach, Boardwalk and city parks.On Wednesday, City Manager Terry McGean presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with a proposed policy for the use of wheelchairs, mobility aids and… Read more »
Fenwick Resiliency Study Identifies Future Flood Areas
FENWICK ISLAND – With inundation maps now complete, officials in Fenwick Island are seeking recommendations to address future flooding events.On Tuesday, representatives from AECOM came before the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee to provide an update on a town-wide resiliency study. With grant funding from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the… Read more »
Several Resign From Pines Elections Committee
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies following a slew of resignations from the Ocean Pines Elections Committee.In a statement released last week, Association President Doug Parks announced several resignations from the elections committee. As a result, the board is now seeking volunteers to fill open… Read more »
Pines Considers Electronic Signage
OCEAN PINES – Discussions on the purchase of an electronic sign for the north gate entrance highlighted a list of new business items at last week’s Ocean Pines board meeting.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors agreed to consider a proposal to retrofit the north gate sign and make it electronic. The project,… Read more »