SALISBURY – The next phase in a renovation and addition project at Mardela Middle and High School will advance to the state’s school construction agency.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve design development documents for the Mardela Middle and High School renovation/addition project and to submit the design documents to… Read more »
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Wicomico Officials Discuss Future Broadband Projects
SALISBURY – A discussion on the county’s role in future broadband infrastructure projects highlighted a recent meeting with state and nonprofit officials.Last week, the Wicomico County Council met with Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband Director Kenrick Gordon and Maryland Broadband Cooperative President and CEO Drew Van Dopp to discuss broadband projects and potential funding opportunities… Read more »
Tie Vote Derails, For Now, Proposed Route 54 Hotel, Restaurant Project
GEORGETOWN – A motion to approve a conditional use request for the development of a hotel and restaurant along Route 54 failed this week following a tie vote.On Tuesday, the Sussex County Council voted 2-2 on a conditional use request from the Carl M. Freeman Companies to develop a hotel and restaurant on a 9.2-acre… Read more »
Another OPA Board Resigns, Two New Directors Appointed
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Director Tom Janasek announced his resignation from the association’s board this week, leaving five remaining directors to appoint two new board members to fill vacant positions.In a special meeting on Monday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted by way of secret ballot to appoint candidates Josette Wheatley and… Read more »
Wicomico Eyes Grants To Develop New Pickleball Complex
SALISBURY – Officials this week outlined their plans to build a new pickleball complex in Salisbury.On Tuesday, Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller presented the Wicomico County Council with a plan to redevelop Harmon Field, an aging park on Church Hill Avenue in Salisbury.“What we are proposing is a $1 million renovation… Read more »
One Ton Of Debris Collected In 2nd Marine Plunder
WEST OCEAN CITY – Community members joined a local nonprofit last week in collecting more than 2,000 pounds of trash from area waterways and streets.Last Sunday, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) held its second annual Marine Debris Plunder in celebration of National Estuaries Week.While participation was much less than last year, MCBP Outreach and… Read more »
West OC Smokehouse Transitioning To Off-Season Feel
WEST OCEAN CITY – The operators of a local eatery say new menu items and seasonal specials are coming to its West Ocean City location.Starting in October, Coastal Smokehouse – a Matt Ortt Companies restaurant – will unveil its new fall and winter menu, as well as a lineup of off-season specials and events.“We definitely… Read more »
Sidewalk Project Advances, Public Meeting Next Up
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they will hold a public meeting to share plans for a sidewalk construction project.Late last month, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to proceed with a sidewalk construction project along Coastal Highway.“The first step, once this is finalized, is to hold a public meeting, where these plans can be… Read more »
Fenwick Committee Supports Studies For Dredging Work; Questions Remain On Dump Site
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committed voted last week to proceed with two studies as part of a bay dredging project, but officials say their efforts also hinge on a memorandum of understanding between the town and a local developer.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee voted 4-1, with member George Murphy opposed, to… Read more »
Agencies Partner To Launch New Healthy Homes Initiative
BERLIN – A new partnership among three area agencies is expected to reduce unsafe living conditions.On Wednesday, the Chesapeake Housing Mission (CHM), Atlantic General Hospital and the Worcester County Health Department announced the launch of its “Healthy Homes Initiative,” a three-pronged approach to reducing unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in homes across Worcester County.Officials say… Read more »