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Recommended rules in Crisfield for those trading in cannabis subject of public hearing
CRISFIELD — Following the planning commission’s recommendations the City Council is prepared to adopt an ordinance allowing cannabis growers, processors and dispensaries to be located … more
Stone sills, groins and vegetative buffers front Water's Edge condominiums but erosion continues to be an issue for which the homeowners are applying to the state for financial assistance to make more improvements.
Crisfield supports condo association's request for state funds to combat erosion
CRISFIELD — An effort by the Water’s Edge Condominium Association (WECA) to receive a state grant to fund erosion mitigation strategies received unanimous support from the City Council. … more
At the end of Irving Street is this water tower due for painting and maintenance which should be completed by year-end.
Princess Anne water tower now undergoing painting, maintenance
PRINCESS ANNE — Southern Corrosion Inc. on behalf of the Somerset County Sanitary District has begun cleaning, painting and making repairs to the Irving Avenue water tower. This is the … more
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends the federal government's choice of Greenbelt, Maryland, for a new FBI headquarters Friday. He's joined by Maryland leaders, from left, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Gov. Wes Moore, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
‘No more deliberation’: Maryland leaders defend FBI relocation
Maryland leadership, in a news conference Friday, strenuously rejected claims that the decision process for the FBI headquarters was tainted and called the matter a done deal. more
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Somerset County planning commission recommends no on-site cannabis facilities
PRINCESS ANNE — A public hearing will be held Nov. 16 by the Somerset County Planning and Zoning Commission on its recommendations where and how cannabis businesses can operate in the county. … more
This stretch of buildings has only a church on the first floor, where the one vehicle is parked, and some occupied apartments on the second floor. The Main Street Revitalization Committee is tasked with bringing this and other similar sections of uptown Crisfield back to life.
Uptown Crisfield is Main Street committee's target for revitalization
CRISFIELD — Over his 80-plus years Vernel Cottman has seen the uptown commercial hub of Crisfield change from thriving where “people came here to shop” to a handful of stores, … more
West Chesapeake Avenue, in purple, separates the two phases for flood mitigation in Crisfield with the first phase to the south with $38 million requested from FEMA.
Crisfield applies for $38 million in first-round flood mitigation funding
CRISFIELD — After a year of analysis and the drafting of a concept plan the City Council voted unanimously to apply for $38 million from FEMA to start Phase 1 of a comprehensive flood … more
Small businesses like Crisfield Pharmacy, left, or on the far right of this block the Suds & Duds Laundromat, can apply for a $3,000 grant through the city to assist with business retention.
Crisfield starts small business grant program with $3,000 available
CRISFIELD — Up to 50 small businesses in Crisfield have an opportunity to apply for $3,000 in grant funding to benefit operational costs through a program approved by the City Council. The … more
$80 million investment planned by Eastern Shore Natural Gas for liquified natural gas storage, resilience upgrades
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to request authorization to construct the Worcester resiliency upgrade project in Bishopville. … more
Crisfield settled with the Department of the Environment on sewer violations with a $31,000 fine and agreeing to several conditions.
Crisfield settles sewer fine with Dept. of Environment
CRISFIELD — A settlement with the Maryland Department of the Environment over sewer violations was approved by the City Council with the administrative fine set at $31,000. There were 19 … more
Senator Mary Beth Carozza listens to Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day while in Tylerton, Smith Island.
Smith Island gets closer look by federal, state and local officials
EWELL — Smith Island was the center of attention earlier this month as federal, state and local officials spent time on the island reviewing several projects, future plans, and issues that … more
Charter change holds Princess Anne Commissioners to higher standards, attendance
PRINCESS ANNE — The clock is ticking on charter amendments that if not petitioned to referendum will hold Town Commissioners to a higher standard for attendance and ethics or they will … more
Crisfield community meeting to address flood resiliency plans
CRISFIELD — From ditching to tide gates, pumping stations to raised roadways — whether the efforts being considered by Crisfield and its partners to address flooding have you enthused or … more
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs.
DNR seeks to define hard crab catch containers, separation of crabs by sex
ANNAPOLIS — The Department of Natural Resources is considering specific dimensions for a bushel, lug and barrel for holding blue crabs and that commercial harvesters use a defined container to … more
At over $1 million to develop and build The Lower Shore Shelter opened in 2017. Management by the Somerset County Committee for the Homeless ended in late spring and the property was turned over to the county in June. Now Diakonia is interested in reopening the facility exclusively for homeless veterans.
Diakonia crafting plan to reopen Lower Shore Shelter to benefit veterans
PRINCESS ANNE — Worcester County-based nonprofit Diakonia is proposing to reopen The Lower Shore Shelter in Princess Anne exclusively for homeless veterans. The Veterans Administration in … more
Crisfield next up for discussion about county's Comprehensive Plan
PRINCESS ANNE — As work continues on updating Somerset County’s Comprehensive Plan the consultants hired to gather and digest the information are meeting with municipal leaders to be sure … more
The Smith Island Cultural Center in Ewell. It was announced that U.S. Department of Energy funding will benefit Smith Island through A&N Electric Cooperative's plan for a battery storage system to deliver electricity during outages or for supplemental power.
Dept. of Energy funds battery storage plan to benefit Smith Island
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Rural Energy Viability for Integrated Vital Energy project (REVIVE) is funding five National Renewable Cooperative Organizations … more
Marjorie's Floral Design on South Somerset Avenue in Crisfield is a home-based business that followed the directions of now-former city staff but that advice turned out to be incorrect. As a result the Wroten family has undergone scrutiny of the planning commission and Board of Zoning Appeals which will allow it to continue but with some changes.
Home-based flower shop in Crisfield can continue but BZA sets limits
CRISFIELD — The owners of a home-based flower shop who in 2021 were given bad advice by the city will be allowed to continue but with one less accessory building, a smaller sign, and other … more
County considers six month moratorium for cannabis operations
PRINCESS ANNE — With no framework on where legal cannabis growing or selling can occur in Somerset County the planning office recommends the County Commissioners approve a six-month moratorium … more
A critical part of the Crisfield wastewater treatment plant will be replaced through federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
American Rescue Plan comes to the rescue for Crisfield sewer plant
CRISFIELD — As expected Mayor Darlene Taylor requested and was granted City Council approval to use $100,000 of its American Rescue Plan funding to replace a bar screen at the wastewater … more
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