Mayor Nock says letters of support will aid in securing funds for a proposed community center building:
(Mayor Nock)
Pocomoke, we need your help.
We’re working hard to bring a new Family Life Center to our city; a place that will serve our youth, seniors, and families with programs and resources we’ve long needed.
To make this happen, we’re applying for major funding, but the grant reviewers want to know that this project has strong community support. That’s where you come in.
We’re asking all residents, churches, civic organizations, nonprofits, and businesses to send in a Letter of Support for the project. Your voice matters, and together, we can show that Pocomoke is united and ready for this next chapter.
Please send your letters to:
Melinda Stafford, City Clerk
Email: MStafford@PocomokeMd.gov
Deadline: August 28, 2025, by 5:00 PM
This is our chance to make something historic happen for our community. Let’s stand together and make it a reality.
(Previously posted:)
Pocomoke Peeps, I want to take a moment to share some exciting news about one of the most meaningful projects on our horizon. For quite some time, we have been talking about the vision of a new community space, and I am proud to say that this vision is beginning to take shape. This project is not just about constructing a building, it is about creating a place that reflects who we are as a community and honors those who have given so much to make Pocomoke what it is today.
There has been a lot of conversation surrounding our new endeavor that many of you have heard us refer to as the community center. The reason we have not yet officially put a name on it is because we have always said that when we did, we wanted to pay tribute to a good Pocomokian, Mr. Will Stevenson, who passed away a few years ago.
I also want to share some details about where the building will be located. The site is at Maple and Walnut Street, in the parking lot that the VFW previously utilized. For those looking for a landmark, there is a small brick building on Maple that we call Bill’s old office. We are not tearing down that building. Our police department has expressed interest in using it as a substation, which we believe will be a valuable addition to public safety.
The property is 32,778 square feet, giving us the opportunity to build a facility that will serve the needs of our community well. For perspective, the former Armory was only 11,216 square feet on 18,050 square feet of land. This new location positions us for something much greater.
Things are truly looking up for us. Earlier today I joked and said, “Poco on the Growco,” and I believe that captures the spirit of where we are headed.
We are now seeking bids for Architectural and Engineering Design Services. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025. All questions must be submitted by September 8, 2025, with answers to follow through September 10, 2025. Proposals are due by September 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
For more information: https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/news/proposals
This is an exciting time for Pocomoke, and I am grateful to share this journey with all of you.
(See a related article in the Bayside Gazette:)
1 comment:
Government is not a business but construction costs (whether grant funded or not) then future maintenance and liability costs compounded by program operating and policing costs make for a bad investment for taxpayers. Advertise an RFP that the land is available for long-term use by any nonprofit that can operate a sports or youth center and see if anyone responds. The city should not be in this business.
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