SALISBURY — In what became one of the first real tests of social media and First Amendment rights, at least locally, a civil suit filed by a former Wicomico County employee against the county alleging he was wrongfully terminated for starting a Facebook discussion about proposed employee handbook revisions was settled this week, although the… Read more »
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Weather Cancels Sea Gull Century
SALISBURY — Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike ride has been canceled for Saturday, Oct. 3.“We do not do this lightly,” said Amy Waters, Century coordinator. “The safety of our 6,000 cyclists, some 200 volunteers, support staff, spectators and others is our top priority.”“We have been in close communication with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency… Read more »
Stats Support Need For Mayor’s Rent Stabilization Effort
SALISBURY — One week after announcing his proposed ambitious rent stabilization program, Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton, Jr. this week pitched daunting statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau to support the measure.Ireton said on Wednesday the new data recently released from the U.S. Census Bureau further demonstrates the necessity for a rent stabilization program in Salisbury…. Read more »
Public Comments Sought On Proposed Bayside Changes
ASSATEAGUE — Ironically as Assateague Island National Seashore was bracing for the potential arrival of Hurricane Joaquin, National Park Service officials on Wednesday announced the public comment period was now open on the proposed plan to relocate the bayside picnic and parking areas in the Maryland district.In the wake of severe damage caused during Hurricane… Read more »
10-Year Review Shows Resort’s Impact Fees Worthwhile
OCEAN CITY — After 10 years, impact fees imposed on new development in Ocean City continue to achieve their goal of helping to fund infrastructure improvements, but the revenue stream has slowed down somewhat in recent years.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday got a briefing on the success of the impact fee program on new… Read more »
‘Overtaxed’ State Residents May Be Eligible For Refunds
BERLIN — Area residents who live in Maryland but work in neighboring Delaware, of which there are many, could be eligible for a share of millions of dollars in tax relief after a Supreme Court decision earlier this year.Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled favorably in a constitutional challenge brought by a Maryland… Read more »
County Approves New Snow Hill Conservation Easement; Bertino, Elder Express Concerns
SNOW HILL – A pair of county commissioners last week expressed concern over the growing number of conservation easements in Worcester County.During what looked to be a routine consideration of an easement for a 106-acre property in Snow Hill, Commissioners Ted Elder and Chip Bertino said they thought officials needed to take a closer look… Read more »
OC Formalizes Opposition To Fed’s Offshore Testing Proposal
OCEAN CITY — With a bevy of local environmental leaders on hand, Ocean City officials on Monday passed a resolution officially opposing offshore seismic testing off the coast of the resort after agreeing the potential risks outweigh the possible rewards.The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is currently evaluating four permits from three different… Read more »
Council Passes Trailer Ordinance Ahead Of October Auto Events
OCEAN CITY — As part of the ongoing effort to rein in some of the behavior associated with the vehicle-related special events, the Ocean City Mayor and Council on Monday passed an ordinance requiring registered participants to purchase a permit for parking oversized trailers on certain city streets.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council were… Read more »
Pedestrian Injured On Coastal
OCEAN CITY — A 55-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on Coastal Highway at 118th Street last Thursday afternoon was med-evaced to PRMC in Salisbury with injuries not believed to be life threatening.Around 3:05 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City Police officers and Emergency Services responded to the area of 118th Street and Coastal Highway for… Read more »