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Worcester County’s $201.28-million FY 2019/2020 Budget Approved
The Worcester County Commissioners have approved the FY 2019/2020 Operating Budget. The budget shows a 5.9% increase over the FY 19 budget, but reduces requested expenditures of $202.6-million by $1.5-million. The additional spending includes $4.5-million in additional fudning for other post-employment benefits for county and Board of Educaiton employees, $3.0-million for the BOE operating expenses…
Read MoreLast Words of the 2018 Sussex County Council & Ode to George B. Cole
Today marked the end of an era on the Sussex County Council – the departure of two council members – Rob Arlett after 4 years representing District 5 and George Cole after 32 years representing District 4. At the end of today’s meeting both Cole and Rob Arlett were honored with proclamations, gifts and parting…
Read MoreWicomico County School Open Houses Set
The new school year is coming soon! Wicomico County Schools will hold open house events the week of Aug. 27 in preparation for the opening of the 2018-2019 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 4, for most students*. Students in grades 1-6 and grade 9 will attend school on Sept. 4. (Exceptions: All grades will attend…
Read MoreSussex County Council Adopts FY 2019 Budget & Approves Holly Wingate to P&Z Commission
The Sussex County Council has approved the proposed $177-million operating budget for FY 2019. The council has approved the operating budget, assessment rolls and established the annual service charges and assessment rates for teh county water and sewer districts. The vote was unanimous for each. During the public hearing on the operating budget, Dan Kramer…
Read MoreWorcester Has Highest DUI Rate
During this year’s Maryland State’s Attorney’s Conference in Ocean City, Worcester County was honored for having the highest DUI conviction rate in Maryland. The statewide average of DUI convictions is 78% – Worcester County has received a 91.1% conviction rate. The county has won this award five times in the past 6 years.
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Hearing Comment on Special Events Ordinance
UPDATED – 1-16-18 – 5:30pm – The public comment on the proposed Special Events ordinance before the Sussex County Council followed in the same path throughout today’s meeting. Of the 24 people who spoke to the council, no one thought the updated version of the ordinance was better than the original and told the council…
Read MoreSomerset County Snow Emergency Plan in Effect
The Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack in Somerset County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Effective on 1/3/2018 at 9:00 p.m. all vehicles on the roadway…
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