Sunday, April 11, 2021

Time Machine: 1949, 1898, 2012, 1938.


 

It was finally the end of the line for the steamer Governor Emerson Harrington which twice had a home at Pocomoke City, once as a hotel and restaurant and once as a restaurant and nightclub.

February, 1949

Salisbury Times

Postcard picture shows the steamer during her first stay at Pocomoke City where she was docked near the bridge on the Somerset County side.


March, 1898

Baltimore Sun


October, 2012


(A National Guard truck from Easton arrives in Snow Hill. Route 12 had more than 3 feet of standing water. Huey Brown, who has kept track of the Pocomoke River in Snow Hill for more than 80 years, said this is the highest he has ever seen the river rise. STEPHEN MATTHEWS PHOTO ) 







Daily Times (Salisbury)


April, 1938

Worcester Democrat



April, 1970






Friday, April 9, 2021

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1949  ..  It was finally the end of the line for an old steamer which twice had a home at Pocomoke City, once as a hotel and restaurant and once as a restaurant and nightclub.

1898  ..  Just after speaking-


2012  ..  At Snow Hill and Pocomoke City-

1938  ..  Dance lovers from all over the Eastern Shore are expected for of a big dance at the Pocomoke Armory featuring a popular dance orchestra.

1970  ..  Letter To The Editor of Pocomoke's Worcester Democrat newspaper from a student representative expresses thanks to the community for post-prom activities.


Wednesday, April 7, 2021

 


Former Somerset museum up for bids

 (Bay To Bay News)


PRINCESS ANNE — The time has come for Somerset County to sell the former Burgess Early Americana Museum and let a new owner take over the property and remaining artifacts.

View full article:

Former Burgess Museum surplussed by county, bids being accepted | Bay to Bay News


Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Pocomoke City election results

 

Close race for District 4 council seat.

View results article from WMDT:

Results are in for Pocomoke City's 2021 Municipal Election - 47abc (wmdt.com)


Update from Senator Mary Beth Carozza as adjournment nears

 April 5, 2021

2021 Maryland General Assembly Update

Week 12: Sine Die Approaching, Policing Floor Debates, Public Safety, and Shore Priorities

Annapolis, MD—We are one week away from the Maryland General Assembly adjourning sine die on April 12th. The Senate of Maryland found itself once again reconsidering a legislative policing package, passing Governor Hogan’s anti-crime legislation, and approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.

Policing Package Returns to the Senate

The Senate of Maryland continued deliberations on policing legislation after advancing a mostly bipartisan package last month that balances public safety with police accountability. The House police reform legislation which was sent to the Senate eliminated many of the sound police reforms earlier approved and replaced it with a bill that harms public safety.

 

Senator Carozza has expressed her deep concerns about the negative impact of this legislation on the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers and local police departments, noting that she represents 11 municipalities in District 38.

 

“We already are seeing the retirement of police across the board, and this bill will drive more out of law enforcement, which directly reduces public safety in our community,” said Carozza.

 

Senator Carozza voted against House Bill 670, which passed the Senate by a vote of 32-15.

 

Senate Approves Hogan Crime Initiative

The full Senate voted to advance Senate Bill 852— Crimes - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2021) by a vote of 32-15. Senator Carozza is a cosponsor of this Hogan Administration priority legislation that would enhance penalties for using guns in violent crimes, closes the drug dealer loophole, increases penalties for knowingly selling a gun to someone who commits a crime, and creates tougher penalties for use of assault weapons in a crime and illegally possessing and selling firearms.

 

“Public safety remains job number one. I am proud to support this violent crime reduction initiative and urge the House of Delegates to give it fair and full consideration. If the Maryland General Assembly is going to ram through a police reform bill, then they should balance it with a strong anti-crime bill to protect public safety,” said Carozza.

 

Operating and Capital Budgets Clear Maryland General Assembly

The Senate of Maryland unanimously approved Governor Larry Hogan’s amended Fiscal Year 2022 Budget on Friday, April 2. Included in this Senate-approved budget is $1.4 billion for the Rainy Day Fund; $572 million of federal funding provided for COVID-19 testing, contract tracing, and vaccinations; $371.5 million for community colleges; and $22 million for critical maintenance projects at State parks. Shore priorities include $2.8 million for the Ocean City Convention Center; and $2 million for Ocean City beach maintenance. Another highlight is $300 million in federal funding that will be dedicated to a game-changing broadband technology initiative, including $128 million to improve network infrastructure, $75 million for service fee and device subsidies, and $45 million for municipal broadband grants.

 

Also included is restored funding for the Broadening Options & Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) scholarship program. BOOST funding is used to provide educational opportunities for Maryland students so they may attend the school of their choosing.

 

“The Senate-passed budget keeps the focus on COVID-19 recovery while funding key Shore priorities,” said Carozza.

 

The full Senate also approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget, as amended by the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee:

 

“The amended Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget funds critical District 38 projects and will go a long way in improving economic development and public safety priorities,” Senator Carozza said, noting that capital funding is applied towards construction and renovation work throughout the State of Maryland.

 

Local projects included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget are $450,000 for the Ocean City Lifesaving Museum alongside an additional $150,000 bond initiative for handicapped accessibility improvements; $200,000 for the establishment of a Vehicles for Change program in Wicomico County; $100,000 for the Crisfield Waterfront Development area renovations; $100,000 for the Crisfield Elks Lodge No. 1044 renovations; and $50,000 for the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company for upgrades and a roof replacement.

 

The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget also includes funding for Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure for Worcester ($1 million), Wicomico ($1.5 million), and Somerset ($1 million) counties.

 

Carozza Supports Hogan Nominees

As a State Senator, Senator Carozza has the opportunity to vote on Marylanders who are appointed and reappointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve on various boards and commissions throughout the State of Maryland. This week, Senator Carozza voted to confirm Dennis Schrader as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health.

 

“I could not think of a more qualified candidate to serve as Maryland Health Secretary than Dennis Schrader,” Senator Carozza said. Carozza and Schrader had worked together during Governor Bob Ehrlich’s Administration and helped set up Maryland’s homeland security infrastructure.

 

Also confirmed by the Senate was Nathaniel Sansom of Eden to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.

  

Wicomico Page Recognized in Annapolis

The Maryland General Assembly Student Page program is virtual for the 2021 legislative session to keep the participating students safe and healthy. Senate Pages are responsible for providing vital services to the legislature and have the opportunity to work directly with elected officials. This week, Hannahlise Wang, a senior at James M. Bennett High School, served as a Senate Page.

Monday, April 5, 2021

UPDATED: Council Race only in Pocomoke City Municipal Election Tuesday

 (City of Pocomoke website information)

Resolution No. 535, Amendment to Resolution No. 520 (2019) Has Passed

Mayoral Seat Election Canceled


PUBLIC NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021

A municipal election will be held at the Pocomoke City Library at 301 Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day. The election will be for District 4. There is no contest for District 5, as the candidate is unopposed. The successful candidate(s) will take office on the second Tuesday of the month, April 13, 2021.


The following candidates have filed for the District 4 Council seat:                                                                                                           

 Keri Ann Foster                                                                                                            

Todd J. Nock


The following candidates have filed for the District 5 Council seat:                                                                                                  

 C. Esther Troast (Unopposed)

All 16+ now eligible in Maryland

 

(WBOC)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WBOC)- All Maryland residents 16 and up will be eligible to get vaccinated at mass vaccination sites beginning Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced.

View full news story:

All Maryland Adults 16+ Eligible for COVID Vaccine at Mass Vacci - WBOC TV

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Time Machine: 1998, 1968, 1930, 1985.

 


June, 1998 










Daily Times (Salisbury)


July, 1968


Democratic Messenger


May, 1930


Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)

       


March, 1985
(In his final publication as Editor of the newspaper retiring editor William A. Martin Jr. reminisced an interesting and informative history of the newspaper and of the Crisfield community. Fate would determine it was none too soon to contribute his memories for posterity.) 










Footnote:  Mr. Martin passed away at age 69 on July 4, 1985 just a little more than three months after sharing these memories.  The Letter To The Editor that follows is also from the March 27, 1985 edition of the newspaper.  We believe the writer of the letter was a son of Martin.



Friday, April 2, 2021

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

Turning back the pages of time to view some of the local currency issued by banks and businesses on the Eastern Shore.

1968  ..  Group picture and names of players on Pocomoke's team in the Marva Softball League.

1930  ..    


1985  ..  In his final publication as Editor of The Crisfield Times retiring editor William A. Martin Jr. reminisced an interesting and informative history of the newspaper and of the Crisfield community. Fate would determine it was none too soon to contribute his memories for posterity. 


Report from Senator Mary Beth Carozza

 Carozza’s Shore Priority Projects Funded through Capital Budget, Supports Safe Schools, and Advocates for In-Person Learning in Kirwan Revision Debate

Local Capital Budget Projects

Annapolis, MD—Senator Mary Beth Carozza today issued the following statement after reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget, as amended by the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee: 

“The amended Senate version of the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget fully funds critical District 38 projects and will go a long way in improving economic development and public safety priorities,” Senator Carozza said, noting that capital funding is applied towards construction and renovation work throughout the State of Maryland.

Local projects included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget are $450,000 for the Ocean City Lifesaving Museum alongside an additional $150,000 bond initiative for handicapped accessibility improvements; $200,000 for the establishment of a Vehicles for Change program in Wicomico County; $100,000 for the Crisfield Waterfront Development area renovations; $100,000 for the Crisfield Elks Lodge No. 1044 renovations; and $50,000 for the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company for upgrades and a roof replacement.

The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget also includes funding for Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure for Worcester ($1 million), Wicomico ($1.5 million), and Somerset ($1 million) counties.

All of Senator Carozza’s Legislative Bond Initiatives were crossfiled with their respective District 38 Delegate: Delegate Wayne Hartman (District 38C), Delegate Carl Anderton (District 38B), and Delegate Charles Otto (District 38A). The Capital Budget is expected to receive a final Senate vote later this week. 

Supporting School Resource Officers

The Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on House Bill 522— Public Schools - School Resource Officers and School Security Employees – Revisions which would create new training requirements for School Resource Officers (SROs) and limits how they may operate on school grounds. Senator Carozza is strongly opposed to House Bill 522 and will vote against it.

 

“The bottom line is this bill is weakening the role of our School Resource Officers to protect our most valuable asset – our children. We put these SROs in place after the mass shootings that were occurring around the country, and one right here in Maryland. I will continue to oppose any and all legislative efforts to weaken the protection of our students, teachers, and school personnel,” Senator Carozza said in opposition to House Bill 522.

Kirwan Revisions

The Senate of Maryland considered House Bill 1372—Blueprint for Maryland's Future – Revisions which makes modifications to the legislation passed in 2020 based on the recommendations of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (Kirwan Commission).

 

During the committee deliberations, Senator Carozza offered an amendment to tie funding for summer school programs and summer school teacher incentives to in-person learning during summer school, which she strongly supports as a whole. While the amendment eventually was included in the final bill, Carozza voted against the final version of House Bill 1372.

 

“Students attending summer school already have been struggling with virtual learning, and in-person learning will be beneficial to both the students and teachers,” Senator Carozza said after the vote. “I am voting against the Kirwan revision bill for the same reasons I voted against the overall Kirwan bill last year. It’s based on my continued concerns for my local area on affordability, prioritization for fair funding formulas, and the need for local flexibility and tracking of outcomes. As we move forward, I am committed to working with my colleagues and all stakeholders to address the budgetary and accountability mandates that Kirwan imposes on our local jurisdictions.”

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

News for you from the Delmarva Discovery Museum

 (3/30/21 City of Pocomoke Facebook page)


FREE ADMISSION!!!
The Museum is excited to announce that thanks to a very generous grant from Choptank Electric Trust, we will be offering free admission until further notice! We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.