OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week got a better understanding of how long it would take to transition the town’s transit system from diesel to electric.In an Ocean City Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman presented members with an estimated timeline for transitioning its diesel fleet to electric. While a state committee… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new monster truck event will go before the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from a resort commission.On Monday, the Ocean City Tourism Commission voted unanimously to advance a new Monsters of Metal Beach Brawl event to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation. Special Events Director Frank Miller… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – In a split vote Monday, the town’s police commission denied a request to remove parking and loading zones along the north side of Upshur Lane for the placement of bike racks.On Monday, LUX QOZP Properties LLC Principal Mike Ramadan came before the Ocean City Police Commission with a request to replace parking… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials took no action on a request for sewer capacity tied to a shopping center planned near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 589.Presented with an EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) purchase request for the property at the major intersection this week, the commissioners made no motion to approve or deny the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners opted not to approve a rezoning request for property along Route 113 north of Berlin.A motion to approve a rezoning request for commercial property near Route 113 and Pin Oak Drive failed with a 3-4 vote by the commissioners Tuesday. The change, which was supported by the Worcester… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials say there is little they can do to address political flags that are displayed on the beach and Boardwalk.During the public comments section of Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting, 18th Street resident Estella Santos came before elected officials to share her concerns about the placement of political flags on the… Read more »
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 »
OCEAN CITY – Officials this week voted to adopt an ordinance that would allow the town’s police commission to approve changes to police department policies, but not before a lengthy discussion on the new procedure.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them an ordinance amending the law enforcement section of the town code. While… Read more »