OCEAN PINES – Community members urged the board last week to delay a referendum on proposed changes to the association’s bylaws.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a public hearing on several proposed bylaw revisions.“The proposed changes provide language that aims to eliminate inconsistencies, add clarity, and correct deficiencies in our bylaws… Read more »
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Wicomico School System Pulls Controversial Book
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County say they have pulled a book from its media circulation following concerns about its content.Last week, several community members came before the Wicomico County Board of Education to share their concerns regarding inappropriate reading materials, including sexually explicit content in the book “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George… Read more »
Wicomico County Receives Clean Audit For Fiscal 2021
SALISBURY – Officials received a positive report this week on the financial health of Wicomico County.On Tuesday, representatives with PKS & Company presented the Wicomico County Council with a clean, unmodified audit report for fiscal year 2021.“I’m happy to report our opinion on the county’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2021 is… Read more »
Wicomico Officials Approve $145M CIP With Changes
SALISBURY – County leaders voted this week to approve Wicomico County’s Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with amendments. The five-year capital planning document now features a $300,000 reduction for software updates and the removal of a… Read more »
OCPD Activity Highlights Enforcement
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief attributes an increase in arrests and calls for service to proactive enforcement initiatives.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police activity for the month of February.Buzzuro noted that officer calls for service decreased from… Read more »
2022 Primary Election Postponed To July 19
SNOW HILL – As a case involving legislative redistricting works its way through Maryland’s Court of Appeals, an order has been issued to move the primary election to July 19.On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals of Maryland issued an order moving the 2022 primary election from June 28 to July 19.“We’re in the process of… Read more »
OC Composting Program To Expand In 2022
OCEAN CITY – New food waste goals, partnerships and pilot programs are just some of the ways organizers of a resort composting initiative hope to expand operations in 2022.In a press conference held Tuesday, Go Green OC founder Josh Chamberlain and Ocean Compost LLC owner Garvey Heiderman, proprietor of The Hobbit Restaurant, announced plans to… Read more »
Seasonal Recruitment Challenges Continue
OCEAN CITY – Despite seasonal recruitment challenges, Ocean City’s police chief says he hopes to have a full complement of officers on the job this summer.In Monday’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro presented members with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season.For… Read more »
Public Hearing To Be Held On Proposed Bike Path Corridors
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are planning to hold a public hearing next month to discuss plans for bike path improvements along two resort corridors.On Wednesday, City Engineer Paul Mauser, president of the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), presented committee members with an update on the town’s bike strategic plan, which… Read more »
Library Seeks Funds For Solar Panels
BERLIN – Library officials say they will seek grant funding for a solar project at the Berlin branch.On Tuesday, Worcester County Library Director Jennifer Ranck presented the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees with a potential grant funding opportunity through the library resource company EBSCO.“This is a long shot, but EBSCO is the vendor we… Read more »