Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day traveled across Worcester County on June 26 to learn about the needs of the area.
Maryland department of housing secretary tours Pocomoke, Snow Hill
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Maryland Coastal Bays conducts herp searches
The Maryland Coastal Bays Program hosted two volunteer surveys last month to assess the species diversity of reptiles and amphibians, or herps, in the area.
Bayside Gazette Editorial 7/4/24: Field of flags nothing less than inspiring
Anyone who walked through the dozens of flags flying at full staff over the last six weeks in Ocean Pines probably found it impossible to not wonder about the stories each flag represents. Since May 18 (Armed Forces Day), the flags have been on display at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. The patriotic display is… Read more »
Worcester County nixes rec storage buildings on ag land
A text amendment permitting recreational storage buildings on Worcester County’s agricultural land failed to pass at the County Commissioners’ June 18 meeting.
Maryland department of housing issues $3.8M in bonds to Berlin
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has officially issued $3.8 million in bonds to support planned infrastructure improvements in the Town of Berlin.
Legion donates funds for new flag poles in Berlin
The Berlin American Legion Post #123 recently provided the town with funding to replace three flag poles at the Main and West streets memorial sites in downtown.
Inaugural Pocomoke River Raft Race, Snow Hill festival and fireworks, set July 5
The inaugural Pocomoke River Raft Race will precede the Town off Snow Hill’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show and holiday celebration this year on Friday at Sturgis Park.
Ocean Pines Fourth of July festivities set for day of holiday
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to host a Fourth of July festival and fireworks celebration on July 4 at Veterans Memorial Park.
Worcester County wants community feedback for comp plan update
Worcester County planners continue to welcome the community’s input as part of a 10-year update to the comprehensive plan.
Worcester County secures grant to dredge West Ocean City harbor
By Steve Green, Executive Editor A grant is expected to be used to fund an upcoming dredging project at the commercial harbor in West Ocean City. Worcester County Procurement Officer Nicholas Rice was given the green light from the Worcester County Commissioners at the June 18 meeting to solicit bids for dredging services of the harbor…. Read more »