OCEAN PINES – The association’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year will advance to a town hall meeting following last week’s board review.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a meeting to review the preliminary proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. General Manager John Viola noted the budget came with some… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – With the county’s approval to install electronic signs, association leaders last week discussed the next steps in replacing the community’s information boards.Last year, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a text amendment allowing on-premises signs within a residential community. The change, presented by the Ocean Pines Association (OPA), will allow the association to… Read more »
SALISBURY – County leaders this week agreed to postpone a discussion on compensations for the county executive and sheriff after a lengthy discussion on the level of pay expected for each position.Last month, members of the Wicomico County Compensation and Allowance Commission came before the Wicomico County Council with recommended pay increases for the county… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Following a successful first year, organizers say preparations have begun for the 2nd Annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival.Last week, event coordinator Salty Selt presented the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee with plans for the 2nd Annual Maryland Coast Bike Festival, to be held on May 7.“Last year, coming out of… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials say revisions to the school calendar will account for recent closures.Last week, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to revise the school calendar for the 2021-2022 academic year. Assistant Superintendent Kim Miles said the changes will allow the school system to make up for inclement weather closures on Jan. 3,… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a special meeting last week to install Rick Farr as the newest board member.Last Wednesday, Farr took his seat as the newest board member for the association. After what can only be described as a contentious election, Farr said he was eager to move… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A resort committee has agreed to explore options for new Boardwalk bike racks.Last week, Council Secretary Tony DeLuca, liaison for the Ocean City Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), presented committee members with a proposal to replace the aging bike racks along the Boardwalk.While no funding source has been identified, officials say… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A review of archeological studies, cost estimates and timelines highlighted a recent dredging meeting in Fenwick Island.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee met to discuss the next steps in a long-awaited dredging project of the Little Assawoman Bay. As the town continues to pursue a partnership with Seatowne, a residential community… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – After a banner year, organizers of a resort composting program are looking to expand operations in 2022.Last week, The Hobbit Restaurant owner and Ocean Compost LLC representative Garvey Heiderman came before the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) to provide an update on the organization’s composting program, which collects food… Read more »
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin said officials continue to monitor staffing shortages.On Tuesday, Hanlin presented the Wicomico County Board of Education with an update on COVID-19 cases and staffing challenges within the school system.“I want to tell you what our current thinking is and what our current planning is,” she said…. Read more »