NEWARK– Concerns about teachers leaving Worcester County Public Schools for better pay elsewhere dominated a budget hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education hosted a public budget input session. Numerous speakers expressed their worries that teachers would begin to leave Worcester County if their pay wasn’t increased.“They feel unappreciated and undervalued,” said… Read more »
NEWARK– While local officials will appeal to the Interagency Committee on School Construction next week, as of right now state funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School is deferred.School system officials were advised Tuesday that Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC) staff said Buckingham Elementary School was not eligible for funding. Nevertheless, Superintendent Lou Taylor… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Officials say a new workgroup will identify ways to improve bike and pedestrian safety and access in Ocean Pines.Last Saturday, Ocean Pines resident Patti Stevens presented the Ocean Pines Board of Directors with an update on the new Ocean Pines Pedestrian and Bike Safety and Access Workgroup. As bike and pedestrian improvement… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Connections of a Snow Hill solar project remain perplexed as to why county officials voted not to support the project.A week after the Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 not to support a solar project on Timmons Road, those associated with the project still don’t understand their reasoning. Property owner Charles Waite III… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials approved bid documents for the demolition of some portions of the old processing plant at Heron Park. The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a request for proposals (RFP) for demolition of the middle portion of the old processing plant. The much-anticipated project could be done by April.“I’m cheering over here,” Councilwoman… Read more »
SNOW HILL– South Points 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 as… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Citing traffic on Route 589, county officials said they wouldn’t support a rezoning request near the north entrance to Ocean Pines.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week voted 5-1 to provide an unfavorable recommendation to a rezoning request for property across the street from the north gate to Ocean Pines.“I personally feel this… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials approved emergency legislation regulating cannabis establishments this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved legislation amending the Public Health Article to establish regulations for certain cannabis establishments. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the regulations needed to be in place before the state began issuing new business licenses.“It’s coming and we want to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 26th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns to Ocean City this week, beginning Thursday, Oct. 5 and running through Oct. 8.This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the eastern regions best fall car shows with hot rods, cool classics, customs and more. The epicenter of the event will… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A discussion on investments and employer contributions highlighted a presentation on pension plans this week.On Tuesday, Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting CEO Ed Koebel presented the Mayor and Council with his yearly report on the Town of Ocean City’s general employees and public safety employees pension plans. While he maintained both pension plans were… Read more »