The Pocomoke Public Eye: 8/10/25

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Mayor Nock says-

8/16/25 (Facebook posting)

I’m sure you all missed my posts about what is going on in and around town. Truthfully, last week my aunt said to me “Todd, life is hard: you can take the mask off.” That is exactly what I needed to hear.

Yes, I felt the community had felt engaged with my posts, but I would be dishonest if some of the posts did not wind me and cause me to feel disenchanted. They did. After the Planning and Zoning director resigned from his position, I felt some type of way about it. I felt like it set Pocomoke back, and even though I had nothing to do with his resignation and was gracious about it, in my mind, I felt the shame for it.

But this week I found my way back to me. I realized people were depending on me to show up and be who we are supposed to be for this city. I cancelled my trip to NY and got back into the community where I belong.

First stop: 12th Annual Boat Docking Competition

Then I went to the demolition derby at the fairgrounds: crazy, and in the best way. I stopped by the Skateboard Clinic in Cypress Park and met with the facilitators, and they have big ideas to help us expand and revitalize the skateboard park. And I finished up at the Ice Cream Social at The Costen House, it was my first time ever visiting. I learned that in the 70s, the city owned that building and was going to demolish it to make a parking lot. But a group of citizens stepped up and bought it for $4000 and turned it into what we experience today.

That right there is the spirit of Pocomoke; stepping up and making things happen together.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you as your mayor. I’m back and focused and ready to move us forward as a city.

A page from 1916's Maryland's Colonial Eastern Shore-

(Continues with another page next Saturday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.)

A visit from the Renegade Monster Trucks-

(WMDT)

(View TV sports story:)

Renegade Monster Trucks at the Great Pocomoke Fairgrounds - 47abc

Thursday, August 14, 2025

What state education leaders told local officials-

...when reporters asked about administrative and policy changes related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Calvert and Somerset counties, they (officials) did not hesitate to answer.

(View news article:)

State education leaders to local education officials: Follow state law - Maryland Matters

(UPDATED) Pocomoke Planning & Zoning position-

A press release from the Pocomoke City Mayor and council announces the search for the city's next Planning & Zoning Director, a position it describes as a key leadership role responsible for guiding land use planning, zoning enforcement, and development review.

(Further information is posted at this link:)

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/sites/default/files/jobs/Planning%20and%20Zoning%20Job%20Posting%20.pdf

(View news story on related Pocomoke issues:)

https://easternshorepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250815_post_up.pdf

Industrial Park at Westover?

(View WBOC news story:)

Study brings Somerset County one step closer to a new industrial park | Latest News | wboc.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Eastern Shore poultry and the Haitian community-

(View news story:)

Haitians found a haven in Maryland’s poultry industry. It’s now in jeopardy. - The Washington Post

Pocomoke Elementary 2025-2026 Administrators-

Please join us in welcoming the Pocomoke Elementary School leadership team: Melissa Freistat, who is coming back to PES as principal this year, and Matthew Hoffman, continuing as assistant principal. #WeAreWorcester

Monday, August 11, 2025

Big catches, bigger payouts- White Marlin wrap-up-

(WBOC)

(View news story:)

2025 White Marlin Open concludes with big catches, bigger payouts | Latest News | wboc.com

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