Weekly Report

Police Activities

• Beverly Walters reported that someone broke into her vehicle which had been parked in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
• Police assisted Theodore Townsend of Bank Street in the recovery of a stolen dog from his residence. The recovery was made from a residence on McMichael Avenue and charges are pending.

Surveillance Cameras

• Two additional camera sites were established: one at Fourth Street and Bonneville Avenue and one at Fourth Street and Cedar Street.

Public Works

• The recently ordered Street Sweeper was delivered on Friday and will be in use soon around the city.
• A sewer line was replaced near Hartley Hall on Cedar Street to improve flow.
• Staff replaced a motor in one of the Public Works vans.

Golf Course

• Fertilizing and preparing the greens for winter continues.
• Underground placement of electric line is being plotted with DP&L.
• Irrigation areas are being addressed.

Grant Funding

• The city filed paperwork seeking grants totalling over $180,000.00 through Community Legacy funds. This money is for a variety of projects.

Project Open Space Funds

• The State Board of Public Works announced the final approval for several projects in Pocomoke City.
• $27,000.00 for Fairgrounds Building Improvements.
• $37,000.00 for Winter Quarters Cart Path Improvements, benches, picnic tables, etc.
• $35,000.00 for placement of electric lines underground at Discovery Center and Farmer's Market area of Cypress Park.
• $43,000.00 for Skate/Bike Park to be located in Cypress Park.

Upcoming Events

• Ribbon Cutting for Shore Bank offices at Market Square Plaza Saturday, October 13th at 10am.
• Fireman's Muster and Olympics downtown Pocomoke City on Sunday, October 14th beginning at 9am.