SNOW HILL – The executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust will retire at the end of the year.After nearly two decades of leading conservation efforts in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties, Kate Patton announced last week she will be stepping down as executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust at the end… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners are seeking answers to a variety of financial questions now that they have a detailed school system budget to review.The commissioners last week sent a letter to the Worcester County Board of Education asking for clarification on a number of items in the school system’s budget. Commissioner Chip… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on the size, scope and location of a sports complex highlighted a resort meeting this week.On Wednesday, members of the new sports complex task force convened in the first of what will be many meetings to discuss plans for a new facility in Worcester County. As the resort takes the lead… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort committee agreed to push for a free advertising trial as officials continue to troubleshoot issues related to new digital tram signs.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Transportation Committee agreed to work with Gateway Outdoor Advertising to roll out a trial campaign for existing bus and tram advertisers interested in… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials agreed to transfer funds to allow for the relocation of a water main in Berlin this week.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a request to transfer funding that was allocated for a lead lines replacement project to allow for the relocation of a water main on Harrison Avenue.Jamey Latchum, the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A request to close a portion of Chicago Avenue from 3rd Street to 4th Street will advance to a first reading following a favorable vote this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a recommendation to close Chicago Avenue between 3rd and 4th streets.In a presentation this week, City Engineer… Read more »
BERLIN– A final attempt to negotiate a deal with a local developer for a portion of Heron Park failed this week with no action taken by the town council.Though Councilman Jay Knerr, one of those who voted against selling Heron Park’s parcel 57 to local developer Palmer Gillis, indicated last week he’d reconsidered the proposal… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials approved plans for a new shopping center, which is expected to include a Giant grocery store, last week.Last Thursday, the Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan for a large shopping center proposed at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 589. While it’s too early to say what stores… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say the first two phases of an improvement project at the convention center should conclude this week.On Monday, Roland E. Powell Convention Center Executive Director Larry Noccolino presented members of the Ocean City Tourism Commission with an update on improvements being made to both levels of the convention center. He noted… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for the restoration of two historic advertising murals on Pitts Street.The Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) last week voted unanimously to approve the restoration of the faded advertising murals on the building at 11 Pitts St. the project will be funded with a grant from the Maryland State Arts… Read more »