Chaps Liquors on N Bi State Blvd, just north of Delmar's limits, was robbed and DSP is on scene.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
THERE IS A GOD, CHIEFY WEBSTER RESIGNS
Chief Allen Webster was injured while sitting in his chair in his Office and throwing darts at a photograph of Joe Albero when he suddenly fell out of his chair and injured his shoulder.
I don't give a rats A$$ how the guy goes, he can't go soon enough. I also don't care how he goes out, as long as he goes, gets out of every one's way and doesn't cause any more trouble for the new Chief.
Could Ernie Leatherbury be the next Chief of the Salisbury Police Department? I personally have been pushing Ernie for the past year or so but only time will tell. He'd make one hell of a Chief and I know he's close with Mayor Ireton, as well as Webster.
We reached out, YOU responded and the Chief is stepping down. End of story.
The Community Is Really Coming Through For The Salvation Army
I was just informed the Salisbury Career Firefighters Association just signed up to ring on 12/22 from 12 to 4 at N. Walmart, Retail entrance. Thank You!
Also, the milk cartons are starting to come back from the Schools.
Several Private Schools and Wicomico County Elementary and Intermediate Schools have been participating in a milk carton coin drive collection to benefit children and families most in need. Results are starting to be totaled and we will all be very impressed by the efforts of our schools when the final results are available.
The kids are really doing their part!!!!
Also, the Salvation Army is ADDING Panera Bread as a kettle location on Saturday, December 19th from 10 to 8 p.m. because of so many requests for another Saturday location. They are also adding Monday 12/21 - Wednesday 12/23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread to accommodate those wanting an evening time slot.
If you'd like to volunteer for a slot please send your request to ringabell4tsa@verizon.net or call Kettle Campaign Headquarters 410-749-RING (7464).
Social Security Benefits
"Joe,
I received my social security benefit amount statement today.
Based on the CPI(consumer Priced Index) there was no rise in cost of living in 2009. My benefits will remain the same as last year.
I have experienced some major increases at the food store and many other places. What do they consider cost of living?
I do know that the federal government employees are getting pay increases , isn’t that considered a cost of living increase?
I think everything has increased . This sucks , do you know anything about this crap."
Yes, it's called, Obamanomics. How's it working for you now!
I received my social security benefit amount statement today.
Based on the CPI(consumer Priced Index) there was no rise in cost of living in 2009. My benefits will remain the same as last year.
I have experienced some major increases at the food store and many other places. What do they consider cost of living?
I do know that the federal government employees are getting pay increases , isn’t that considered a cost of living increase?
I think everything has increased . This sucks , do you know anything about this crap."
Yes, it's called, Obamanomics. How's it working for you now!
Uh, Oh, I Must Have Ticked Off The Daily Times Again
SALISBURY NEWS: Arrest made in city hotel robberies
SALISBURY NEWS: City schedules special meeting for bond reallocation
SALISBURY NEWS: Police calls for Dec. 15
Oh, and look at this little gem I found,
PIZZA: Domino's Pizza to change recipe
You just keep following the leader Boys. Tick Tock.......
Poll: Public Sours On Obama's Overhaul Plan
Senate stalled as GOP lawmaker forces reading of 767-page amendment
WASHINGTON - As Democrats struggle to pass a health care overhaul bill by Christmas, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Tuesday found support for the reform plan has sunk to its lowest level since April 2009.
Just 32 percent of respondents said that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul proposal is a good idea, with 47 percent responding that the plan is a bad idea.
A portion of the poll was released just as the Senate was thrust into health care gridlock after a Republican senator forced a clerk to read aloud a 767-page amendment.
Republican Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma had sought approval to require that any amendment considered by the Senate must be offered 72 hours in advance and with a full cost report.
When he was rebuffed by Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, Coburn invoked his right to require that an amendment by another lawmaker be read aloud. That sent the Senate into limbo, since the amendment by Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, is 767 pages long.
It's unclear how long the procedural standoff will continue. GOP aides told NBC News that the reading of the bill could take until midnight.
GO HERE to read more.
Ronald McDonald Is Dead, Unless He Isn't
Michael Polakovs, a man credited with creating and playing Ronald McDonald in several 1960s commercials, has passed on to that big play area in the sky, the Telegraph reports.
Wikipedia says it was Willard Scott and not Polakovs who created the character. The Telegraph isn't the only media source to credit Polakovs with the creation, though, and Ronald's official site is no help. Scott is still alive, so in that sense Ronald McDonald is doing just fine and Mayor McCheese can hoist the flag back up to full mast.
Doctor Arrested In Lewes for Rape 2nd, And Sexual Contact Charges
Location: 18259, Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE
Date of Occurrence: 12/16/2009, at approximately 7:00 am
Defendant: Earl B. Bradley, 56, Lewes, DE
Resume: Troop 4 detectives are currently investigation Earl B. Bradley a pediatrician out of Lewes, DE, in reference to unlawful sexual contact charges. Doc. Bradley has been the focus of a year long investigation by detectives involving multiple victims. The recent charges against Doc. Bradley stemmed from an incident that took place between late October and early December of this year, involving a 2 year old female victim.
Charges were filed against Doc. Bradley late last night after the victim of the recent incident was interviewed by State Officials. Troop 4 detectives placed Doc. Bradley in custody at his residence early this morning. Detectives also conducted a search warrant at Doc. Bradley’s office on Coastal Highway, Lewes DE. Troop 4 detectives removed several computers and medical files from Doc. Bradley’s office while conducting the search warrant.
Earl B. Bradley is charged with Rape 2nd (f), Unlawful Sexual Contact 1st (f), and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (f). Earl B. Bradley is currently being interviewed at Troop 4 by detectives and the investigation is ongoing.
Upon completion of the interview, Doc. Bradley will be arraigned in reference to the above charges and bail will be set.
Parents of children with questions or concerns are asked to contact Troop 4 detectives at (302) 856-5850 ext 216.
Bank Robber Apprehended
Location: New Castle County
Resume: On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Gregory Rasberry, 48, of Seneca Road in Wilmington, was arrested for the below listed bank robbery.
Rasberry was identified after surveillance photographs from the robbery were released to the media and tips were received which identified him as the bandit.
Mr. Rasberry was apprehended last night without incident at his home. He was transported back to Troop 2 for processing where he was formally charged with Robbery (felony). He was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of a $10,000 secured bond.
To All You Parents Out There With Little Ones
Would you like to send your child a message from Santa?
GO HERE and see what Santa sent me.
You can create your own video message to your children.
Merry Christmas
Salisbury Police Department Press Release
On December 15, 2009 at approximately 7:54 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Comfort Inn Hotel on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with hotel employees who advised that a single suspect had entered the lobby of the hotel and had asked the staff questions. The suspect then utilized hotel paper and pen to write a note requesting U.S. currency. There were no weapons displayed and there were no injuries. The suspect was given an amount of U.S. currency and fled from the area on foot. The suspect matched the description of the suspect in the previous three (3) motel robberies.
On December 16, 2009 at approximately 1:04 am, Detectives and Officers of the Salisbury Police conducting a robbery surveillance observed a suspicious taxi cab in the area of the Residence Inn by Marriott. A suspect exited the cab and was observed approaching the hotel. The suspect was let into the lobby area by another guest of the hotel. The suspect approached the front desk and requested U.S. currency. The suspect did not display a weapon and there were no injuries. The suspect was given an amount of U.S. currency and fled from the hotel. Salisbury detectives and officers had established a perimeter around the business and after a brief foot chase took the suspect into custody. The suspect was still in possession of the currency taken from the Residence Inn. The suspect was charged with the robberies of the Comfort Inn and the Residence Inn, and will be charged with the previous three (3) robberies on today’s date. The taxi cab driver was taken into the Salisbury Police Department for questioning and was later released.
ARRESTED: Joshua Lee Satchell, 23 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Robbery (Comfort Inn)
Robbery ( Residence Inn by Marriott)
Theft (under $ 1000) (2 counts)
Obstructing and Hindering an investigation
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900044274
On December 16, 2009 at approximately 1:04 am, Detectives and Officers of the Salisbury Police conducting a robbery surveillance observed a suspicious taxi cab in the area of the Residence Inn by Marriott. A suspect exited the cab and was observed approaching the hotel. The suspect was let into the lobby area by another guest of the hotel. The suspect approached the front desk and requested U.S. currency. The suspect did not display a weapon and there were no injuries. The suspect was given an amount of U.S. currency and fled from the hotel. Salisbury detectives and officers had established a perimeter around the business and after a brief foot chase took the suspect into custody. The suspect was still in possession of the currency taken from the Residence Inn. The suspect was charged with the robberies of the Comfort Inn and the Residence Inn, and will be charged with the previous three (3) robberies on today’s date. The taxi cab driver was taken into the Salisbury Police Department for questioning and was later released.
ARRESTED: Joshua Lee Satchell, 23 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Robbery (Comfort Inn)
Robbery ( Residence Inn by Marriott)
Theft (under $ 1000) (2 counts)
Obstructing and Hindering an investigation
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900044274
Bill Hearne Buys Back Property For $4,000,000.00
Bill Hearne, (well known for speaking his mind) bought back the 50 acre parcel of property he sold to Developers who filed bankruptcy. The property was sold for something like $10,000,000.00. Mr. Hearne held the 1st mortgage on the property and bought it back for $4 million.Mr. Hearne did everything he could to help the Developer by holding off payments for more than 2 years but the 2nd mortgage holder had given up and forced the property into foreclosure.
Mr. Hearne has 3 serious buyers for the property again and is confident if these people qualify the property will be re-sold again in the very near future.
After the sale was completed today there has been much talk of County Executive Rick Pollitt purchasing 5 acres of land from the old mall for $300,000.00 an acre. Do the math Folks, something just isn't right.
A Message From Iraq To Salisbury News
Hey Joe, I'm currently in Iraq and thought the people of Delmar and the Eastern
Shore would enjoy this.
Conway Notes Importance of Iraq Mission
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2009 - Despite a new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan that entails sending 30,000 additional American forces, the more important operation for the Marine Corps is Iraq, the service's top officer said today.
Gen. James Conway, the Marine commandant who returned recently from visiting troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, called the Afghan mission more dangerous but less vital than Iraq.
"What I told the troops in Iraq is that the most dangerous thing that our corps is doing today is happening in Afghanistan," he told Pentagon reporters. "The most important thing we're doing today is happening in Iraq. And that is because we're sealing the win there."
Currently, some 5,000 Marines are operating in Iraq as the phased drawdown of U.S. forces continues there.
"The major equipment items are 95 percent out of Iraq," he said. "Our folks there in this last rotation, if you will, have been doing a magnificent job phasing down, breaking trail for the much larger army, shipment of equipment that's going to follow."
Conway said the way the U.S. Marine Corps views operations in Afghanistan will be predicated on what happens in Iraq.
"I would also offer that the way we see Afghanistan is very much through the filter of Iraq," he said. "And that we come out of Iraq under a victory pennant, facing now what we see in Afghanistan, I think, is the way we ... would hope and expect American forces to be able to do that."
The commandant's remarks come weeks after President Barack Obama announced a U.S. strategy for Afghanistan that will send 30,000 additional forces over the next six months with the nonbinding goal of beginning to withdraw troops starting in July 2011.
Some 13,000 Marines currently are operating in Afghanistan - a number that is expected to rise to 20,000 by spring of next year. Military officials have said the distribution of additional troops would factor in the current U.S. footprint in Afghanistan, which comprises about 68,000 troops -- a mixture of combat forces and trainers -- spread throughout, but with the east and south serving as focal points.
In July, U.S. Marines and Afghan security forces launched an operation in southern Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, waging war against Taliban operatives in the area.
Currently, some 8,000 Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade of Camp
Leujeune, N.C., are responsible for southern and western Helmand province and in the western border province of Farah.
Conway acknowledged significant differences between the two wars, but said that lessons learned in Iraq might find valid application in Afghanistan.
"Certainly I can offer that although Afghanistan has a lot of things different about it," he said, "we have validated our tactics, techniques and procedures that we used in Iraq."
Shore would enjoy this.
Conway Notes Importance of Iraq Mission
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2009 - Despite a new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan that entails sending 30,000 additional American forces, the more important operation for the Marine Corps is Iraq, the service's top officer said today.
Gen. James Conway, the Marine commandant who returned recently from visiting troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, called the Afghan mission more dangerous but less vital than Iraq.
"What I told the troops in Iraq is that the most dangerous thing that our corps is doing today is happening in Afghanistan," he told Pentagon reporters. "The most important thing we're doing today is happening in Iraq. And that is because we're sealing the win there."
Currently, some 5,000 Marines are operating in Iraq as the phased drawdown of U.S. forces continues there.
"The major equipment items are 95 percent out of Iraq," he said. "Our folks there in this last rotation, if you will, have been doing a magnificent job phasing down, breaking trail for the much larger army, shipment of equipment that's going to follow."
Conway said the way the U.S. Marine Corps views operations in Afghanistan will be predicated on what happens in Iraq.
"I would also offer that the way we see Afghanistan is very much through the filter of Iraq," he said. "And that we come out of Iraq under a victory pennant, facing now what we see in Afghanistan, I think, is the way we ... would hope and expect American forces to be able to do that."
The commandant's remarks come weeks after President Barack Obama announced a U.S. strategy for Afghanistan that will send 30,000 additional forces over the next six months with the nonbinding goal of beginning to withdraw troops starting in July 2011.
Some 13,000 Marines currently are operating in Afghanistan - a number that is expected to rise to 20,000 by spring of next year. Military officials have said the distribution of additional troops would factor in the current U.S. footprint in Afghanistan, which comprises about 68,000 troops -- a mixture of combat forces and trainers -- spread throughout, but with the east and south serving as focal points.
In July, U.S. Marines and Afghan security forces launched an operation in southern Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, waging war against Taliban operatives in the area.
Currently, some 8,000 Marines of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade of Camp
Leujeune, N.C., are responsible for southern and western Helmand province and in the western border province of Farah.
Conway acknowledged significant differences between the two wars, but said that lessons learned in Iraq might find valid application in Afghanistan.
"Certainly I can offer that although Afghanistan has a lot of things different about it," he said, "we have validated our tactics, techniques and procedures that we used in Iraq."
WMDT 47 News Joins Salvation Army Bell Ringing
This morning Stacy Sakai and Dawn Mitchell from WMDT were at WalMart North ringing the bell for the Salvation Army and enjoyed it so much they wanted to know what other shifts were available.
I want to thank WMDT for volunteering their time and making additional commitments over the next few days at Sam's Club as well. Stacy was so excited about so many people giving money for such a great cause. So much so she dedicated an additional 3 hour slot at Sam's Club.
There's not much more to fill in Folks. If you have any spare time please consider filling in the open slots. Simpson's Towing enjoyed their shift so much the other night they too put in for more time to ring the bell.
If you'd like to volunteer for a slot please send your request to ringabell4tsa@verizon.net or call Kettle Campaign Headquarters 410-749-RING (7464).
Bashing The Banks
The White House thinks it can jawbone banks into lending to people they don't want to lend to. We've been down this road before, and it led all the way to the 2007 financial meltdown.
The president on Monday gave a tongue-lashing to the "fat-cat bankers on Wall Street," as he called them the day before. He wants them to make more loans to small businesses and consumers to give the economy a boost.
But should banks be lending just because a politician tells them to? We tried this before. Indeed, it's the very source of the financial and economic calamity of the past two years.
President Obama may think dressing down the top dogs at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and others is good politics. But it's demoralizing and will only lead to more bank write-offs, more bank failures and less lending.
Besides, as economist Thomas Sowell noted in a recent series in IBD, our current economic ills are largely due to just the kind of government meddling we now see in the financial markets.
In this, President Obama is treading the very same ground as President Clinton and President Bush in pushing banks to make risky loans they shouldn't make. And it will have the same dire results.
This is how the subprime meltdown, the source of our current financial troubles, came about. Not by "greedy" banks or by "deregulation." Banks had a choice: make bad loans or face more scrutiny when it came time to raise capital or to merge with other banks.
Banks have nearly $1 trillion in reserves. So why don't they lend them? Simply put, they can't sneeze without government permission. Worse, they don't know what taxes or regulations they'll face in coming years. If the House's vote on Friday to impose a $150 billion "fee" on Wall Street is any indicator, they can expect far lower profits and much more destructive government control — not less.
More..
The president on Monday gave a tongue-lashing to the "fat-cat bankers on Wall Street," as he called them the day before. He wants them to make more loans to small businesses and consumers to give the economy a boost.
But should banks be lending just because a politician tells them to? We tried this before. Indeed, it's the very source of the financial and economic calamity of the past two years.
President Obama may think dressing down the top dogs at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and others is good politics. But it's demoralizing and will only lead to more bank write-offs, more bank failures and less lending.
Besides, as economist Thomas Sowell noted in a recent series in IBD, our current economic ills are largely due to just the kind of government meddling we now see in the financial markets.
In this, President Obama is treading the very same ground as President Clinton and President Bush in pushing banks to make risky loans they shouldn't make. And it will have the same dire results.
This is how the subprime meltdown, the source of our current financial troubles, came about. Not by "greedy" banks or by "deregulation." Banks had a choice: make bad loans or face more scrutiny when it came time to raise capital or to merge with other banks.
Banks have nearly $1 trillion in reserves. So why don't they lend them? Simply put, they can't sneeze without government permission. Worse, they don't know what taxes or regulations they'll face in coming years. If the House's vote on Friday to impose a $150 billion "fee" on Wall Street is any indicator, they can expect far lower profits and much more destructive government control — not less.
More..
Should You Do Business With Wicomico County?
More and more reports continue to come in from vendors who do business with Wicomico County and are very disturbed at their lack of payments.
One business hasn't been paid for 180+days now and the County has the nerve to keep contacting them and asking them to do even more work for them.
I happen to know the Green Hill Country Club is in the hole for more than $18,000.00 owed to the County and are making payments of $750.00 a week to pay off their debt. Now mind you, this is not taxes owed because it's in their accounts payable and no one within the County that I spoke to had any clue that much money was owed and or for what.
So is it that bad that businesses owe the County and that's the reason the County has delayed payments to the businesses providing services to the County? I can't answer that question. All I know is, things are much worse out there than anyone wants to admit and this is your warning that IF you do business with the County, you better get some kind of guarantee you'll be paid within the net terms you contract with them.
One business hasn't been paid for 180+days now and the County has the nerve to keep contacting them and asking them to do even more work for them.
I happen to know the Green Hill Country Club is in the hole for more than $18,000.00 owed to the County and are making payments of $750.00 a week to pay off their debt. Now mind you, this is not taxes owed because it's in their accounts payable and no one within the County that I spoke to had any clue that much money was owed and or for what.
So is it that bad that businesses owe the County and that's the reason the County has delayed payments to the businesses providing services to the County? I can't answer that question. All I know is, things are much worse out there than anyone wants to admit and this is your warning that IF you do business with the County, you better get some kind of guarantee you'll be paid within the net terms you contract with them.
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
Delmarva Power Encourages Customers to Support Giving Season
Utility Offers Good Neighbor Energy Fund, Gift of Energy
SALISBURY, Md. - With the giving season upon us, Delmarva Power reminds
customers of the ways in which they can help less fortunate families, such as
through the company's Good Neighbor Energy Fund and Gift of Energy program.
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund, which is administered by the Salvation Army,
helps income-eligible families pay their energy bills. It launched this month
with pre-addressed envelopes included in Delmarva Power customers' bills.
Contributions are tax-deductible and matched by Delmarva Power, which gives one
dollar for every three dollars donated.
Delmarva Power founded the fund more than 25 years ago. Through the years, the
fund has raised more than $5 million and has helped more than 60,000 families in
Delaware and Maryland.
To apply for energy assistance from the Good Neighbor Energy Fund, customers
should contact their local Salvation Army Office, which receives both personal
and corporate contributions made to the fund.
"Unfortunately, there are many more families this year who will struggle to pay
their energy bills, particularly when the weather is extremely cold for an
extended period of time," said Delmarva Power regional Vice President Glenn
Moore. "We hope customers will hear this call to help those less fortunate
families this holiday season."
Delmarva Power also offers the Gift of Energy program, which is available to
anyone despite their income level. The program works like this:
* Visit a participating Delmarva Power Walk-In Office in Delaware;
* Provide Customer Care with the name and address of the person you're buying
the gift of energy for;
* Make a payment on that person's account; and
* Receive a FREE holiday greeting card to give to that special someone,
compliments of Delmarva Power.
Gift of energy payments must be made in person, by check or credit card, at one
of the company's participating Delaware walk-in offices, where a customer
service representative can assist with the purchase. The program runs through
January 15, 2010.
The location and hours of participating Delmarva Power walk-in offices are:
Wilmington Walk-In Office
630 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Castle Regional Walk-In Office
I-95 at Route 273 in Newark
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Millsboro Walk-In Office
700 E. DuPont Highway, Millsboro
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Delmarva Power, a public utility owned by Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM),
provides safe and reliable energy to more than 500,000 electric delivery
customers in Delaware and Maryland and over 121,000 natural gas delivery
customers in northern Delaware.
Utility Offers Good Neighbor Energy Fund, Gift of Energy
SALISBURY, Md. - With the giving season upon us, Delmarva Power reminds
customers of the ways in which they can help less fortunate families, such as
through the company's Good Neighbor Energy Fund and Gift of Energy program.
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund, which is administered by the Salvation Army,
helps income-eligible families pay their energy bills. It launched this month
with pre-addressed envelopes included in Delmarva Power customers' bills.
Contributions are tax-deductible and matched by Delmarva Power, which gives one
dollar for every three dollars donated.
Delmarva Power founded the fund more than 25 years ago. Through the years, the
fund has raised more than $5 million and has helped more than 60,000 families in
Delaware and Maryland.
To apply for energy assistance from the Good Neighbor Energy Fund, customers
should contact their local Salvation Army Office, which receives both personal
and corporate contributions made to the fund.
"Unfortunately, there are many more families this year who will struggle to pay
their energy bills, particularly when the weather is extremely cold for an
extended period of time," said Delmarva Power regional Vice President Glenn
Moore. "We hope customers will hear this call to help those less fortunate
families this holiday season."
Delmarva Power also offers the Gift of Energy program, which is available to
anyone despite their income level. The program works like this:
* Visit a participating Delmarva Power Walk-In Office in Delaware;
* Provide Customer Care with the name and address of the person you're buying
the gift of energy for;
* Make a payment on that person's account; and
* Receive a FREE holiday greeting card to give to that special someone,
compliments of Delmarva Power.
Gift of energy payments must be made in person, by check or credit card, at one
of the company's participating Delaware walk-in offices, where a customer
service representative can assist with the purchase. The program runs through
January 15, 2010.
The location and hours of participating Delmarva Power walk-in offices are:
Wilmington Walk-In Office
630 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Castle Regional Walk-In Office
I-95 at Route 273 in Newark
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Millsboro Walk-In Office
700 E. DuPont Highway, Millsboro
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Delmarva Power, a public utility owned by Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM),
provides safe and reliable energy to more than 500,000 electric delivery
customers in Delaware and Maryland and over 121,000 natural gas delivery
customers in northern Delaware.
Here We Go Again With Graffiti
This image is at the college apartments behind Bennett High. Keep up the good work Chiefy! POLLITT PROPOSES PAYING $300,000/ACRE FOR PARKING LOT!
Yikes! And yes, you read that right.
The bombshell at yesterday’s meeting of the Wicomico County Council: Rick Pollitt wants to buy 5 acres at the site of the former "Salisbury Mall" for additional parking for the Civic Center at a "prime development" price. Do you think that the land is worth even half that amount? Councilman McCain, a professional appraiser, appears to be the only member of the Council who thinks that a current appraisal is not needed.
Not all that long ago, the owner held an auction to sell the site and received no serious bids. And that was before the real estate bubble burst. Another "prime development" site, the former Hearne property on South Division Street and Dykes Road, is scheduled for foreclosure sale today. Whatever the value of land in Salisbury a year ago, it is much lower now.
And there is another significant issue – unless the former mall site handles the "stormwater runoff" from the parking lot, how will that be done under the tougher regulations that the State of Maryland has recently imposed. What if the mall owner is unable to perform an agreement in that regard? Can the stormwater simply be put into the City’s drainage system or dumped into the river behind the Civic Center (more flooding in the City Park, for sure)?
Fortunately, the Council has deferred taking any action on this nonsense, but it could be back on the agenda soon. And in the meantime Ricky will surely deploy his taxpayer paid spokesman, Fineran, to try to whip up support along with Gary Mackes.
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