SNOW HILL – Worcester County needs nearly $257 million to fully fund post-employment benefits for the next 30 years, according to a recent study.On Tuesday, Finance Officer Phil Thompson presented the Worcester County Commissioners with the latest Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) study. The biennial study measures the benefits the county provides — primarily retiree healthcare… Read more »
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County Rejects EDUs For Proposed West OC Development
BERLIN – County officials this week voted not to allocate sewer capacity to a townhouse development proposed for Route 611.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 to deny a request for 139 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of sewer service submitted by Sea Oaks Village LLC. Those who voted to deny the request pointed out… Read more »
‘A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse’ Campaign Launched On Assateague
BERLIN – In an effort to protect the wild horses at Assateague Island National Seashore, a new campaign is aimed at keeping them away from human food.This week Assateague Island Alliance, the friends group that supports the national park, launched the “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” campaign. The project is a multi-faceted approach… Read more »
Worcester Touts Social Media Usage
SNOW HILL – Tourism officials outlined the importance of social media as a method of promotion during a meeting with county leaders.At last week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa Challenger and Mark Huey, her department’s social media coordinator, shared the various ways they use social media to promote the… Read more »
Decatur Naval Science Students Launch Fundraising Effort To Continue Program
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School’s naval science students are seeking the community’s support as they work to reinvigorate the longstanding program.Just as they’ve supported the community for years, performing color guard duties at countless events and teaching local children how to handle the American flag, the teenagers in Decatur’s naval science program are now… Read more »
Assateague Island Officials ‘Heartbroken’ Over Jester’s Death
BERLIN – A horse was struck and killed near the bridge at Assateague Island National Seashore Thursday evening.Park officials announced today that at about 8 p.m. Thursday, the 18-year-old stallion known as Jester was hit and killed on the causeway near the Verrazzano Bridge.“We’re heartbroken,” said Assateague Island National Seashore Superintendent Deborah Darden “We’re so… Read more »
Townhouses, Commercial Space Planned For West OC Property
WEST OCEAN CITY – A 135-unit townhouse development featuring commercial space is being planned for a large parcel on Route 611.A 40-acre site on the west side of Route 611 just north of Sinepuxent Road is set to become the location of Sea Oaks Village, a residential planned community (RPC). The Worcester County Planning Commission… Read more »
Pines Committee To Focus On River
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials agreed to make the health of the St. Martin River the focus of a community advisory committee.During a meeting last week, the association’s board of directors voted unanimously to amend the resolution governing the Environment and Natural Assets Advisory Committee to set the health of the water surrounding… Read more »
Pines GM Studying Struggling Amenities
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association’s food and beverage operations are under total review following the installation of the community’s new general manager.General Manager John Bailey, who took over management of the association Sept. 11, told the board of directors last week he was reviewing each aspect of food and beverage operations.“Finding a short-term… Read more »
OPA To Form Group To Consider Drafting Ethics Code
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials agreed last week to form a work group to develop a code of ethics.On Friday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors voted unanimously to approve a motion to form a work group to develop an ethics resolution for the board. Board member Colette Horn, who made… Read more »