SNOW HILL – Despite support from the public, county officials this week voted against a zoning change for a Snow Hill property.Following a public hearing Tuesday, a motion to approve the rezoning of a property on Market Street from agricultural to commercial failed with a 3-4 vote by the Worcester County Commissioners. The change, requested… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Concern about the county’s redistricting timeline highlighted a public hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners hosted a public hearing regarding proposed redistricting of the county’s election boundaries. Election Director Patti Jackson, the only commenter, brought up the fact that there was a candidate filing deadline in February.“We’re going to have… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to convey air rights above an alleyway to the developer of an oceanfront hotel, but not before a lengthy discussion on a revised site plan.On Monday, the Mayor and Council voted to adopt the second reading of an ordinance conveying air rights above a portion of Washington… Read more »
BERLIN – The community is united in its desire to see Buckingham Elementary School replaced.In the wake of the news that the state will not be providing funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School, local officials, educators, parents and community members have all come forward to share their support for the project.“Buckingham was built eight… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say seasonal incentives, reclassifications and salary adjustments will support the town’s recruitment and retention efforts.On Monday, the Mayor and Council had before them a request to adopt new general employee pay tables with a 3% increase, apply a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and 3.5% merit-based increase, reclassify two positions and adopt… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to seek bids for a comprehensive plan update.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved bid documents related to a comprehensive plan update.The county will now seek proposals from consultants interested in handling the project.“The comprehensive plan update is currently being done because it is state mandated every… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island say they will continue to explore solutions to flooding and sea level rise.Last week, members of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee met with representatives from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) to discuss what actions the town is permitted to take to address flooding… Read more »
BERLIN – The town is seeking input from residents as it begins the strategic planning process.Town of Berlin residents are being asked to complete a strategic planning survey that will be included with their next utility bill.“As part of our ongoing efforts for strategic planning, we invite you to participate in this Community Sentiment Survey,”… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials decided to dedicate casino revenue to a pension fund for police, a new community center and ambulance costs.The Berlin Town Council on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a multi-year plan for the town’s annual share of casino revenue.“Since the inception of the Local Impact Grant (LIG) the town has utilized grant funding… Read more »
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education continues to review the school safety concerns presented last week by local law enforcement.The school board met in closed session Tuesday, a week after an initial closed session meeting with Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, Sheriff Matt Crisafulli and Chief Deputy Nate Passwaters. While the board… Read more »