By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The discussion to revitalize Sturgis Park in Snow Hill continued last week, as the Mayor and Council met publicly with architects from Campion Hruby. The Annapolis-based landscape architects in December presented several ambitious renovation concepts to the public during a well-attended meeting at the old train station…. Read more »
News
Fitness center unlikely at OPA country club
Officials like concept, but not at expense of existing renovation plans for bldg. By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) Calls for a fitness center in Ocean Pines will apparently not be answered at the association country club. The board of directors received more than 100 emails asking for a fitness center on the… Read more »
Decision on OPA election reforms postponed
Board approves three new resolution amendments, but puts off vote on M-06 By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The Ocean Pines Board last Saturday reviewed second readings for four proposed resolution amendments, approving three and deferring one. Accepted was a housekeeping change to Resolution B-04, changing the wording on meeting agendas from “new… Read more »
Pocomoke adopts blighted building ordinance
City officials continue push for stricter enforcement of vacant, rundown properties By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The Pocomoke City Council last week adopted a new Vacant and Blighted Building Ordinance into town code, giving officials more enforcement tools. A second reading was held and public hearing was opened and closed without comment,… Read more »
Public meeting on Gay Street developments
Berlin to expand waterlines and make sidewalk, road repairs; session on Feb. 7 By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) Town of Berlin officials on Wednesday, Feb. 7, will host a meeting to discuss upcoming Gay Street water and roadway enhancements. Engineers from Salisbury firm Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. will also attend the… Read more »
Arrests made in Nov. 2017 armed robbery
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The store clerk that reported the Nov. 24 armed robbery at the Linden Avenue Rite-Aid in Pocomoke City, Ashley Harris, 27, her sister Nicole Harris, 27, and associate Deandre Purnell, 27, were arrested late last week in connection with the incident. Each has been charged with armed… Read more »
2/1/18 Ocean Pines Association Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The Ocean Pines Association Board discussed the following items during a regular meeting at the Tern Grille, last Saturday. Treasurer’s report Director Pat Supik, the association treasurer, said the current negative budget variance was about $921,000. She said that number was projected to be about $1.2 million… Read more »
2/1/18 Berlin Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall, last Monday. Econ wrap Wells said Inca Ruins, formerly on 12 Pitts Street, had closed. “They may have closed their shop, but all of their goods will be dispersed at a… Read more »
State, county, municipal elections coming
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) According to the Worcester County Board of Elections, registered Republican voters have only a slight edge on registered Democrats, but looking at the lists of candidates registered to pursue elective office in 2018, one would be forgiven for thinking the divide was much greater. According to figures… Read more »
Shockley files for return to commissioners
Pledged to run again after 2014 defeat by Ted Elder; he won in 2006 and 2010 By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Feb. 1, 2018) Fulfilling a promise he made immediately after learning he lost the 2014 election to Ted Elder, who he faced in 2006, 2010 and 2014, Virgil Shockley has filed to reclaim the… Read more »