SNOW HILL– A review provided to county officials this week shows that public education in Worcester County costs about $27,000 per pupil.A presentation to the Worcester County Commissioners this week analyzes school system funding as it relates to implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. According to county staff, Blueprint implementation shouldn’t cost the county… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials voted not to approve a solar project in Snow Hill.A motion to approve a utility scale solar project on Timmons Road in Snow Hill failed with a 3-4 vote by the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday. The solar project is proposed for about 28 acres of a 103-acre agricultural parcel… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Education officials are working with law enforcement to evaluate school safety concerns, according to a joint statement released Tuesday.Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, Sheriff Matt Crisafulli and three Worcester County Board of Education members issued a joint statement this week after meeting several times.“The Office of the State’s Attorney, the Sheriff’s Office… Read more »
BERLIN– The town council elected a temporary vice president last week to serve during the current vice president’s absence.The Berlin Town Council last week voted unanimously to elect Councilwoman Shaneka Nichols as vice president pro tempore. The decision came after Councilman Dean Burrell, the vice president of the council, announced he’d be on medical leave… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan asked the Maryland State Highway Administration this week to consider adding digital speed signs to Coastal Highway.During a fall update from State Highway Administration (SHA) District Engineer Mark Crampton this week, Meehan suggested digital speed signs for Coastal Highway.“I think it’s a public safety issue and I think it’d… Read more »
BERLIN – Crews are expected to begin stormwater improvements on Pine Street in Berlin next week.According to a town announcement, improvements are scheduled to begin on Pine Street Nov. 6. The street will be open to local traffic only, with single lane closures as needed, while work is underway. There will be no parking on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY– Resort officials this week voted to support a new program meant to aid in EMT recruitment efforts.The Ocean City Council voted 5-1 on Tuesday to approve an in-house part-time EMT recruit class program. Recruits would be paid to attend the class in exchange for signing a three-year contract with the town.“It’s something the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new digital flight path is expected to improve emergency response times in north Ocean City.The Ocean City Council on Tuesday approved spending about $43,000 to establish a helicopter instrument approach procedure (IAP) and departure procedure (DP) for Northside Park. Once the procedures are in place, helicopters will be able to land… Read more »
SNOW HILL – South Point’s residents objected this week to a land reclassification they’re worried could lead to more development on Route 611.At a Critical Area Commission hearing regarding a mapping mistake at a property on Route 611, several South Point residents voiced their concerns. They don’t want to see change in what they view… Read more »
A positive budget variance and increased fund balance highlighted an annual financial report for the Town of Ocean City.In a work session Tuesday, finance staff presented the resort’s fiscal year 2023 annual comprehensive financial report. When questioned about the growing unassigned fund balance, which is now at more than 32%, staff said City Manager Terry… Read more »