(May 11, 2017) Swapping a few dozen feet of land between the Pocomoke City and the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company elicited an extended discussion over procedures during a council meeting last Monday. The fire company recently deeded its storage building and associated property at the site of the former Fifth Street firehouse in exchange for… Read more »
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Berlin Council passes Baker Street truck ban
(May 11, 2017) Representatives from the Adkins Company on Monday accused the Town of Berlin of trying to obstruct its business and demanded certain protections. The Town, however, would not budge and insisted the issue – a truck ban on Baker Street – was meant to safeguard town property and protect the taxpayers rather than… Read more »
Bay Club redevelopment far from ‘done deal,’ officials say
(May 11, 2017) What, exactly, is going on with the proposed redevelopment of the Bay Club into a luxury campground is apparently a matter of some debate, but town officials said Monday there was no news and assured members of the public they would have a voice in any discussions. Residents Cam Bunting and Carol… Read more »
Worcester County Humane Society membership drive
(May 4, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society is seeking animal lovers to join the organization in making a difference in the community. During the start of every year, the shelter launches its membership drive and the funds raised enable the shelter to continue serving animals in the community. Membership donations directly benefit all of… Read more »
MDE exempts Ocean Pines residents from $5 charge
(May 4, 2017) In response to a request from the Worcester County Commissioners, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) exempted residents in the Greater Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) from paying the $5 monthly charge into the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). Commonly referred to as the Flush Fee, the BRF is a… Read more »
Business Briefs
Promotion Courtney Gum-Layton, LGSW, has been promoted to Medical Social Services resource coordinator and will supervise the staff of social workers at the nonprofit agency. On Coastal Hospice care teams, social workers provide emotional and social support to patients and those caring for them – in patient homes and at Coastal Hospice at the Lake…. Read more »
Walmart wants U.S.-made products; deadline May 18
(May 4, 2017) Walmart is looking for Maryland entrepreneurs to pitch their made-in-the-USA products to the company’s buyers during a daylong event at Walmart’s global headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, on June 28. Registration has begun at walmart-jump.com; the deadline is May 18. “We are excited to once again invite businesses from all 50 states to… Read more »
President’s Cup Tournament at Ocean Pines Golf, May 13
(May 4, 2017) Ocean Pines Golf Club will host its annual President’s Cup tournament on Saturday, May 13 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event is open to all men who are members of the Ocean Pines Association or the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association. The tournament format will be individual stroke play. Players… Read more »
Lower Shore Land Trust 10th annual plant sale, May 5-6
(May 4, 2017) Lower Shore Land Trust will celebrate its 10th annual Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Festival at a new Snow Hill location – 100 River Street. The expanded two-day event will begin Friday, May 5 and continue through Saturday, May 6. Festivities will kick off on Friday with a “Cinco de Mayo” party… Read more »
Public works yard to open May 1-27
(May 4, 2017) The Ocean Pines Public Works yard will be open to residents May 1-27 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Only loose yard debris (leaves, limbs, etc.) will be accepted. Items may also be placed in paper bags. Plastic bags will… Read more »