SNOW HILL– The county’s education spending is set to increase by close to $4 million in the coming year’s budget.In a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Worcester County Board of Education officials reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2023 spending plan. With $1.8 million more in required maintenance of effort funding and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A critical need for more full-time firefighters and paramedics in the resort became evident this week during a budget presentation by the fire department.On Monday, the Ocean City Fire Department presented its proposed fiscal year 2023 budget, revealing a critical need for more full-time personnel. Last year, there was a 12% increase… Read more »
SALISBURY – More than 3,500 eighth-grade students were given an opportunity this week to explore various career paths available to them on the Eastern Shore.On Tuesday, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore kicked off its fourth annual JA Inspire event, a day of career exploration for students entering high school.“We have over 100 exhibitors providing… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Snow Hill’s riverboat will likely be docked for the summer as it awaits repairs.A Coast Guard inspection in Norfolk revealed extensive repairs were needed on the Black-Eyed Susan, the riverboat the Town of Snow Hill purchased in 2020. Jim Washington, the riverboat’s operator, says he’s waiting to hear how the town plans to… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Association officials say they will consider a board policy on social media usage.Director Doug Parks presented the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors last week with a proposed social media policy. He argued protocols for the use of social media platforms would ensure information shared by directors would be consistent.“I’m generalizing… Read more »
BERLIN – In an effort to protect the quality of life for Berlin’s residents, town officials approved short-term rental regulations that include residency requirements this week.Following a two-hour public hearing Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2, with Councilmen Troy Purnell and Dean Burrell opposed, to approve short-term rental regulations that include the requirement that… Read more »
(The following is a press release from Worcester County.)SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on a proposal to purchase 95.521 acres of property in the Berlin/West Ocean City area and identified on Tax Map 25 as Parcel 89 to develop a sports complex, using a portion of the proceeds… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A propane leak on Friday and a house fire on Saturday kept emergency responders busy over the weekend.The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to Balte Road in West Ocean City on March 25 for a significant propane leak, according to a release from the… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Education officials on Friday recognized Pocomoke High School’s Kristin Cashman as the 2022 Worcester County Teacher of the Year.At its annual Teacher of the Year celebration, the Worcester County Board of Education crowned Cashman, an English teacher at Pocomoke High School, as the county’s top teacher for 2022.“I am so proud of both… Read more »
SNOW HILL– The cost of body cameras and increased trainings and evaluations is expected to increase spending for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office by more than $500,000 in the coming fiscal year.In a budget work session Tuesday, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office officials reviewed spending for the coming year with the Worcester County Commissioners. The biggest… Read more »