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On a cloudless, mildly windy 60-degree New Year’s Day 2023, more than 950 penguins took a dip in the 46-degree ocean during the 29th annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim on 91st Street. Several hundred more were on the beach to watch the event. About $107,000 was raised for the Berlin hospital. See story on page 15. More photos on page 14.
Property values soaring, new assessment shows
Hartman, Carrozza prepare for legislature to convene
Reassessed portions go up by over 30% in some areas of Worcester County
New governor, members will make for interesting session, delegate says
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Jan. 6, 2023) Worcester County could end up raking in roughly $6 million more in tax revenues this year following a record more than 30 percent increase in property assessments. The Maryland Department of Taxation recently released the annual assessment results for residential and commercial properties in Area 2, which in Worcester encompasses the entire southern region of Pocomoke City, Snow Hill and Newark, and a sliver of West Ocean City near Route 611. The numbers shot up over the last
three years not only locally, but across the state with a 20.6 percent increase overall on the assessment of more than two million properties, and jumps of 22.2 percent for residential and 15.8 percent for commercial properties. A news release from the state department said the numbers reflect the largest property increase “in several years” and a rise in values. “All 23 counties and Baltimore City experienced an increase in residential property values for the fifth consecutive year, while commercial See RESIDENTIAL Page 4
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Jan. 6, 2023) The 2023 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off on Wednesday and the Worcester County delegation of Del. Wayne Hartman and Sen. Mary Beth Carrozza has its sights set on legislation they believe will improve the county’s economy, safety and accessibility. It’s also a session of change. Incoming governor Wes Moore (D) will surely differ from his republican predecessor, Gov. Larry Hogan (R), requiring Republicans Hartman and Carozza to begin game-planning now for what’s to come. “It’s going to be interesting. We’ll
have many new members,” Hartman said. “The new governor is still picking his cabinet so we don’t know for sure what committee assignments we’ll have. There are still many unknowns because of the election year. It takes time to figure out how we’ll be working with other folks, the challenges we’re going to have, getting to know a lot of new people.” Carozza said she envisions having to work “even harder” for the interests of the Eastern Shore with Moore in office. She also praised the job Hogan did over his eight years as governor. “Gov. Hogan and his administration have been very supportive of our (Eastern Shore) priorities, and I plan to use my position in the senate to educate, advocate and fight for local priorities,” she said. See HARTMAN Page 6
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Religious, charity events on OC winter, spring calendars By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Jan. 6, 2023) A religious celebration and two charity events have been added to the resort’s winter and early spring calendars In a unanimous vote, council members approved the following event details at a work session Tuesday: Blessing of the Waters St. George Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Blessing of the Waters from noon to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 7, on the beach at 91st Street. According to the approved staff report, church members will congregate at St. George’s Church at 8805 Coastal Hwy., and proceed to the beach at 91st Street, using the street crossing at the light. Attendees will then assemble at the water’s edge for the official Blessing of the Waters celebration and tossing and retrieval of a cross into the ocean. Members of the resort’s Beach Patrol will determine the safest place for the exact toss and will ensure event organizers have a plan to get participants to a heated location after going into the cold ocean. While the organizer did not request police service, on-duty patrol officers have agreed to monitor the highway crossing. The organizer will pay the town $62.50 in private event fees. St. Paddy’s Day 5K With OC Tri-Running Sports hosting, and Shenanigan’s Irish Pub sponsoring, the OCMD St. Paddy’s Day 5K is set from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 11 on the Boardwalk. A staff report said the event will
commence on the concrete pad east of the Boardwalk and Fourth Street, between the boards and Washington Avenue. Participants can begin registering for the event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the day before the race on March 10 under a tent on the east end of Fourth Street. Registration will continue 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. March 11. The race route will begin on the Boardwalk in front of Shenanigan’s, between Third and Fourth streets, with runners heading south on the concrete pad. They will continue around the pier, travel under the south tram station, turn north onto the Boardwalk to 16th Street before turning south on the Boardwalk to finish back at Shenanigan’s. The staff report said that some course modifications may be needed because of the Boardwalk re-decking project, which will be underway during the event. A decision on the final route will be made March 1. The organizer asked the city for eight pieces of metal event fencing, 15 traffic cones, vehicular access to the Boardwalk, reserved parking for the event staff along Fourth Street between Baltimore and Washington avenues, permission to place a tent on Fourth Street between Washington Avenue and the Boardwalk, and two city bicycle police. The staff report said public works staff will post parking signs on Fourth Street and provide the other requested items. Police officers will also be assigned to the event. The organizer is required to obtain a tent permit from the fire marshal for anything larger than 200 feet, and any tent that is erected must be secured See EVENTS Page 7
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Residential reassessments show huge increase in value Continued from Page 1 property values also increased in all 23 counties and Baltimore City,” Department Director Michael Higgs said in the release. “This is a good indicator that the market remains strong and growth is steady here in Maryland.” The numbers further show that this is the highest increase for properties in any group statewide since 2014. Before that, from 2010 to 2014, the rates were going down. In Worcester County, the data showed a 30.8 percent total increase in assessments this year, and rises of 35.3 percent for residential and 14.2 percent for commercial properties compared to the last assessment in 2020. According to the numbers, Worcester saw the fourth highest increase in assessed value behind Garrett, Somerset and Washington counties. Local real estate numbers showed a hot seller’s market mixed with a decline in inventory over the pandemic years, a trend that is just now starting to level off. Worcester’s Supervisor of Assessments, Amy Smith, said the jumps in assessments could result in higher tax bills for property owners in Area 2 this year. However, the size of the
bill will not be determined until the commissioners and municipal officials set the rate at which they will tax the assessed values during budget talks. Jessica Wilson, the deputy finance director for Worcester County, said in an email this week that a report released in November showed that county revenues are expected to increase by roughly $6 million based on the new assessments. She said the number accounts for the homestead tax credit, which limits the increase in assessments for primary resident owned homes to 3 percent over the taxable assessment of the prior year. Smith said a total of 15,000 properties in the group were reassessed for this year. Snow Hill Town Manager Rick Pollitt said in an email that town officials had not yet been informed of the new assessments and that speculation on the tax rate is “premature” right now. He said the elected officials will begin discussing the rates in late winter when Mayor Jennifer Jewell presents the proposed fiscal 2024 budget. “Obviously, if the assessable base increases as a result of the state’s annual review, there is an associated
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A map from the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation shows the boundaries of Worcester County’s three assessment areas. The most recent assessments performed for Area 2 were recently released.
connection to the tax rate the town will consider,” Pollitt said. “However, all of those considerations are very premature at this point.” Next year, state officials will assess
OC bike committee focused on ‘Walk Smart’ safety campaign By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Jan. 6, 2023) With 24 pedestrian collisions recorded across the resort last summer, members of the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee are intent on delivering messages of walker safety to the masses for the 2023 season. Councilman Tony DeLuca, who sits on the committee, told fellow council members at a work session Tuesday that pedestrian safety is a high priority for both his committee and State Highway
Association officials. To promote the message, city officials worked with SHA to create a “Walk Smart” campaign that consisted of ads placed on billboards, buses and trams and featured a smiling cartoon crab and tips for staying safe when crossing roadways and walking around town. At a committee meeting on Dec. 7, DeLuca said members learned that SHA would not be funding the campaign this year but a representative suggested that See PEDESTRIAN Page 6
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Hartman, Carrozza prepping for next legislative session Continued from Page 1 Some of the goals on Hartman’s to-do list include helping Diakonia fund its new campus off Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin and the Salisbury School fund a new amphitheater. Atlantic General Hospital is also looking for money since inflation has raised construction costs for its new campus on Route 589 beyond what it budgeted. And American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 on 23rd Street wants to improve its Wayne Hartman facility, too. “We’ll look at all their needs and see how we can help,” Hartman said. Carozza said in an email that she won’t stray from the approach that she’s em- Mary Beth Carrozza ployed in previous sessions — advocating for the counties (Worcester, Somerset and Wicomic0) she represents above all. “To prepare for session, I have been meeting with local elected officials in all three counties, major employers like Atlantic General Hospital, all three higher education institutions — Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury University, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore — small businesses including several members of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, public safety including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, and those involved with our farming, fishing and forestry industries,” Carozza said. Her priorities list includes addressing the workforce shortage “across the board,” working with Hartman to write legislation to give Ocean City promoters alcohol licenses for the duration of their events and continuing the push for a bill to raise the room tax cap from 5 percent to 6 percent. “Once Worcester County has secured the support of the other code counties, Del. Hartman and I would cross-file the bill,” Carozza said. “In addition, we will be monitoring any special event zone vehicle bills to ensure that any new bills do not jeopardize our local prohibition on exhibition driving and special events zone enforcement.” Speaking of the temporary liquor licenses, Hartman said the legislation will clean up the process of handing out these liquor licenses for both the town and the promoters. On exhibition driving, Hartman added that legislation meant to curb it was vetoed last year because it af-
fected legislation passed a few years prior that offsets reckless behavior from Ocean City events. “I’m working with sponsors of the legislation to make it effective for them but not undermine what we accomplished here,” he said. In addressing the workforce shortage, Carozza said she’s advocating for more apprenticeship programs and that she keeps in touch with the Maryland State Firemen’s Association and the Maryland Association of Counties and each’s recommendations to retain and recruit volunteers. Carozza said she is also working with local hospitals and medical leaders to attract more healthcare personnel. She plans to introduce a bill that would increase collaboration between physician assistants and physicians to help increase medical services. Hartman will also be taking up again a bill that is somewhat of a passion project for him — making playgrounds in the state more accessible to nonverbal children. The idea came from his daughter, a local schoolteacher. “It’s an idea based out of need,” Hartman said. “My son when he was younger had a hard time communicating. We do all these things for access to playgrounds, but to have someone there who can’t communicate, this board allows them to point to a picture (that reflects) their needs. It doesn’t need to be expensive or elaborate. Just to help that child express what it is that they want. Not a big ask.” The 2023 session of the Maryland General Assembly runs from Jan. 11 to April 10.
Pedestrian safety priority in 2023 Continued from Page 4 the city could apply for grants to keep it going. DeLuca said he made a list of possible funding sources and forwarded it to the city’s grant coordinator. DeLuca contended that the continuation of the program is crucial, with 24 pedestrian collisions reported last summer and 22 the year before. While only eight were reported in 2020, likely because fewer people were in town due to the pandemic, data shows that from 2015 to 2019 the number of pedestrian involved in run-ins with vehicles ranged from 23 to 32 per year. DeLuca’s plan for the “Walk Smart” campaign includes about 12 signs on the backs of buses, billboards on Route 50, and a banner plane. He expects costs to come to about $25,000 and hopes that grants can be obtained.
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Events set this weekend and in March, April Continued from Page 3 with weights, water barrels or concrete blocks. The organizer is also required to provide medical technicians. The staff report said the organizer will pay the town $768 in private event and asset and support fees. Motorcycle charity event On April 15, members of the Bikers without Borders Foundation will host the second annual Chariots for CharityRiding for Autism event on Wicomico Street between Baltimore Avenue and
the Boardwalk. A staff report said the motorcycle ride and block party, which raises funds for Worcester County Autism, is set from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with bike registration 9 to 11 a.m., an escorted ride from 11 a.m. to noon, and block party from noon to 5 p.m. The organizer requested prohibition of public parking on Wicomico Street between Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk for motorcycle parking and the party. Public Works staff agreed to post “No Parking” signs along Wicomico
Street from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day of the event upon official approval of the regulations. Recreation and parks staff members said in the staff report that the event is held for a great cause, but expressed concerns about the mention of some local bars in the application. The organizer assured that the bars were only mentioned to show they are partners, and will not be hosting any drink specials, as everyone involved in putting on the event is sensitive to and aware of the implications for anyone who operates a vehicle or motorcycle while impaired.
The staff report said police officers will assist with traffic control leaving the starting point and ensuring all appropriate intersections are controlled for the escorted ride getting them through Ocean City traffic, and over the Route 50 bridge. The ride typically takes about an hour, the staff report said, and the same intersections will need to be controlled upon the riders’ return to the event location, which on-duty officers will perform. The organizer is set to pay the town $135.50 in private event fees and asset and support fees.
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Contemporary-style one level 3BR/2BA home! Primary suite offers new carpeting, dual sink vanity, walk-in closet, soaking tub. Great room includes gas fireplace and new carpet which leads to an open kitchen/dining area and sunroom all w/new vinyl flooring. Lg laundry room off 2-car garage adds storage. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Schedule your home today!
Terri: 410-430-6875 Bethany: 410-430-2602 www.PO2Team.com Powerof2@PO2Team.com $392,900
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Located in Pennington Estates, within walking distance to Dining, Shopping, Banking, and more. Oversized lot contains almost 3/4 acre, a fenced-in rear yard, 18x12 Storage Shed, Double Garage, Screened Porch, Rear Paver Patio & Stone Surround Deck with Gas Grill. Numerous upgrades throughout, such as 9 Foot Ceilings, Tray Ceilings, Crown Molding, Plantation Shutters, Silestone Quartz Counter Top, Top-of-the-line Stainless Steel appliances, Farm Sink, under-counter Kegerator, Pot Filler Faucet over Stove Top, Invisible 5.0 Dolby Surround Sound, Security System, Custom Tiled Showers, Designer Vessel Sinks, Large Laundry Room, Brew Room, and Bonus Room! $649,900
Cindy
Crockett REALTOR®, GRI Licensed in MD
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