SALISBURY – Officials came before the county council this week seeking an additional $7.7 million for the construction of a new public safety building.In a special meeting held Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted to approve a resolution amending the fiscal year 2022 capital improvement plan and fiscal year 2022 budget to allow $7,715,000 in… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – As the focus of a long-awaited dredging project shifts to Seal Island, members of a Fenwick Island committee met this week to discuss next steps.On Wednesday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee met to discuss plans for a dredging project in the neighboring Little Assawoman Bay. While plans are still being explored for… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Officials say a public workshop on proposed bike path improvements will be held next month.In last week’s meeting of the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, City Engineer Paul Mauser, committee president, presented members with an update on the town’s bike strategic plan.In February, the Ocean City Mayor and Council reviewed… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – The association’s board this week voted to approve a $55,000 purchase request to repair several pickleball courts.On Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to authorize a purchase request in the amount of $55,260 to repair cracks in the association’s pickleball courts. General Manager John Viola said staff was… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The possibility of a bike rack dedication program along the Boardwalk highlighted discussions at a resort committee meeting this week.Last week, the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) resumed its discussions on plans to replace the existing galvanized Boardwalk bike racks, some of which date back nearly three decades.“They are… Read more »

SALISBURY – A proposed operating budget of $173 million was submitted to county leaders this week.On Tuesday, Acting County Executive John Psota presented the Wicomico County Council with his proposed operating budget beginning July 1. He said the spending plan, totaling $173,908,637, represents an 7.6% increase over the current year’s budget.“The budget is balanced as… Read more »

SALISBURY – Wicomico’s superintendent says the use of recruitment programs and the adoption of negotiated agreements have allowed the school system to maintain an adequate level of staffing, despite reports of a growing teacher shortage.Earlier this month, Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with an update on recruitment and retention… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Ballots for a community referendum on 28 bylaw revisions are being mailed out this week.The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) reports all eligible voters will soon receive ballots for an upcoming referendum on proposed bylaw revisions. Ballots will be due back by 4 p.m. on May 19.“We ask that homeowners consider the changes,… Read more »