SALISBURY – Community members will have an opportunity to provide their thoughts on two draft school calendars.Last Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education approved on first reading the drafts of two proposed school calendars for the 2022-2023 academic year. Kim Miles, assistant superintendent for student and family services, noted that both versions of the… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Ordinance amendments involving low-speed vehicles, holiday construction hours, and parking were approved on first reading last week.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted to accept the first reading of a slew of ordinance amendments, including an addition to prohibit low-speed vehicles on town streets.Councilwoman Natalie Magdeburger, chair of the town’s charter… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – A hearing on proposed bylaw changes will take place next month, association officials announced this week.On Saturday, March 12, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting to give residents an opportunity to comment on several proposed bylaw revisions reviewed by board members at a Feb. 7… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – Following the success of a month-long festival series, Trimper’s Rides is looking to create a new safety event geared toward children.Last week, John Shutter and Megan Petro of Trimper’s Rides came before members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to present plans for a day-long safety event being… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2022 Annual Awards.On Friday, Feb. 25, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Annual Awards Celebration to honor five individuals and one nonprofit for their contributions to the community.Nominations for this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award,… Read more »

FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials will soon begin the process of reviewing Fenwick Island’s comprehensive plan.In this month’s meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council, officials voted unanimously to a $5,000 funding request from the town’s planning commission. Mayor Vicki Carmean noted the money would be used to engage the services of consulting firm AECOM… Read more »

SALISBURY – County officials say they are looking to implement a new base pay salary program as early as April.On Tuesday, Acting County Executive John Psota, Finance Director Pam Oland and Bolton representative Dan Ripberger came before the Wicomico County Council to present the results of a long-awaited salary study. Psota told council members this… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2022 Annual Awards.On Friday, Feb. 25, the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Annual Awards Celebration to honor five individuals and one nonprofit for their contributions to the community.Nominations for this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award,… Read more »