Posts Tagged ‘land preservation’
Board of Public Works Approves Multiple Funding Awards for Wicomico County
Wicomico County has secured multiple funding approvals following action taken by the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), providing new investments in environmental protection, recreational facilities, and land preservation. During its January 7th meeting, the Board approved several grant awards benefiting Wicomico County, reflecting continued state partnership in supporting local infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes Super Spellers & Acquires 300 Acres to Preserve as Open Space
The Sussex County Council recognized two super spellers during this week’s meeting. Declan Durand, a 5th grader from Love Creek Elementary School was the winner of a spelling bee sponsored by Sussex County Public Libraries and Zion Miller, an 8th grader was the winner of a spelling bee sponsored by the Seaford District Library. Both…
Read MoreSussex County Approves $294.1-M Budget & Preserves Another 150 Acres of Land
Sussex County is ready to begin the new fiscal year on July 1st now that the County Council has approved the $294.1-million FY 23 Budget. The budget includes NO increase in the County tax portion of the bill. County Finance Director Gina Jennings tells the Council that $32.4-million in reserves are being used in the…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Seeks Public Input On Parks, Rec, Open Space
Wicomico County is asking its citizens to weigh in about land preservation, parks and recreation. The County is seeking to update its strategic plan, as it does every five years. Feedback will help Wicomico County as it makes plans for parks, recreation and open space initiatives in the next few years. 鈥淧ublic input is a…
Read MoreSussex County Bids EMS Director Bob Stuart a Happy Retirement & Welcomes a New Airport Manager
The Sussex County Council recognized retiring EMS Director Robert Stuart with a proclamation. Stuart steps down at the end of the month – Deputy EMS Director Robbie Murray has been named as the new EMS Director. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, introduced the Council to the new manager of the Delaware Coastal Airport, Bob Bryant. Bryant…
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