New York Proposes Nation's Highest Cigarette Taxes

Cigarettes may cost more than $10 per pack in New York under the state's latest plan to close a $9 billion budget gap. In New York City, the tax alone on a pack of cigarettes would rise to $5.85.

And cigarettes aren't the only carcinogens set for a tax bump under the proposal.

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How DeMarco Made His Mark At The Maryland State House

Ever wonder how health care lobbyist Vinny DeMarco earned his successive victories on tobacco taxes and expanding health coverage? A new book by longtime health advocate Michael Pertschuk seeks to answer that question.


“The DeMarco Factor: Transforming Public Will into Political Power” is not a biography, but a how-to book that dissects DeMarco’s campaigns over the last 15 years and tries to apply its lessons to other social action campaigns involving legislatures.

This book is not an even-handed, objective account of the tobacco wars in Maryland, but a cheerleader’s take on one of the key players in the game. Anyone interested in how the legislative process works can learn something from this book.

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10 Shot In Baltimore This Weekend

BALTIMORE (AP) - It's been a violent weekend in Baltimore, with 10 people shot between early Saturday morning and Sunday morning.

Police say one of the victims, 19-year-old Marquell Turner, was killed. The rest survived, although a 29-year-old man was shot in the head and was in critical condition when he was hospitalized Saturday night.

Four people were wounded in the legs and arms in one shooting Saturday night. Detective Jeremy Silbert, a police spokesman, says a gunman emerged from an alley and began firing wildly. It's not clear whether any of the victims were his intended targets.

Silbert says none of the shootings appear to be related. They were scattered around the city. Aside from the quadruple shooting, the rest involved lone victims.

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Elizabeth Harrington Leaves WBOC

Elizabeth Harrington spent her last days at WBOC last week and has moved on to much greener pastures. We're told she's moved to Virginia into a more promising market.

Jobs for Reporters are few and far between, as Elizabeth has been searching for years now. A dynamic investigative reporter, I'm confident she will do well. You haven't seen the last of this young lady.

Rolling Thunder

3000 vets on motorcycles from across the USA paraded in D.C. the Sunday before Memorial Day, while a solitary, saluting Marine greeted them out on Constitution Avenue... the Marine stood at salute for 3 straight hours, while the parade of roaring bikes kept on coming.... it is held in remembrance of those who've fallen in the military.... the event (or the group) is called Rolling Thunder... George Bush used to meet these bikers before they paraded... the camera is on the Marine a lot... watch his struggles with his emotions, and his struggles with holding that salute... the way he salutes is very touching... his head lowered, his eyes down, in reverence for the fallen... I am an ex-Marine sergeant, and I know what he was feeling... and as I watched him, I could feel it too.... it got to be overwhelming for him... and the tears started flowing... watch what he says when he finally breaks, but keeps right on holding that salute...

Enraged To Engaged: Tea Party Backers Explain Why

Bill Warner is hardly a naive man. He ran his own engineering firm for three decades, and sold the assets just before the economy tanked. He built his dream home on a majestic hill abutting a national park, back when the housing market was steady. While some neighbors have since been foreclosed upon, Warner is resurfacing his flagstone deck.

And so he understands that in the world of politics, his little group — the Lincoln Club of the Morongo Basin — is but a molecule in the figurative drop in the bucket of power and influence.

Its stated purpose is "to promote, educate and advance conservative principles of fiscal responsibility, small limited government, free enterprise, the rule of law, private property rights, and the preservation and protection of individual liberty." The organization has some 25 members and has raised $10,000.

"It's our way of doing what we can do," he says.

Warner is 65 and soft-spoken, the kind who asks questions before making decisions. He doesn't consider himself a rabble-rouser or "tea party-er."

Yet this past March, Warner packed up his motor home and drove with his wife, Pat, to Searchlight, Nev., to join thousands of others at a tea party rally dubbed the Woodstock of conservatism.

There were, as his friend put it, some "wackadoos" among the masses: The Barrel Man wearing only a barrel and a hat, the guy dressed like Jesus.

There were also plenty of people just like Warner, who held a coffee mug instead of a sign.

Concerned Americans trying to find their voices, and a way to channel their disgust. For some, anger has now turned to action.

Read the rest of this very interesting 'collage' of the movement..

Today's Nature Photo By Scott Phoebus

PRUDEN: Playing The Bully Is Fun

Since he doesn't know what else to do about the Gulf oil spill, Barack Obama plays the schoolyard bully. By throwing sticks, stones and the occasional grenade at British Petroleum, the president diverts public attention from his own considerable shortcomings.

It's working, sort of, but only for the short run, which is sometimes enough to get a politician out of a rough patch. The public, being as frustrated as Mr. Obama, dutifully joins the mindless din of threats, imprecations, insults and other affronts to the only people, bad or not, who know how to cap runaway oil wells. Seeking relief in the short run is tempting because presidents, like fake messiahs and other con artists, come and go. The consequences of presidential calamities and catastrophes, like the destruction of the American health care system, stay with us well into the long run.

Anyone who listened to the president Wednesday night (his numbers were down considerably) could see and hear frustration in his voice. No one, not even a messiah, can watch his approval numbers plummet so dramatically and not feel frustration, and maybe even a little fear. Mr. Obama has never given evidence of seeing himself as others see him, but even he must be aware that he is in a job requiring different skills than he has. Making pretty speeches, as entertaining as pretty speeches are, just doesn't get the job done. Oil wells just won't listen. Why wouldn't he feel the growing fear the rest of us do?

More from the Washington Times

Return Of The Speech Police

Only in the Through the Looking-Glass world inside the Beltway could the DISCLOSE Act — a piece of legislation meticulously crafted to protect Washington’s two most powerful special-interest groups — be presented to the public as a courageous stand against special-interest groups. A vote on the bill was canceled after the Blue Dog Democrats and the Congressional Black Caucus objected, for very different reasons, but the bill’s backers promise to bring it back. They shouldn’t: Though it is cloaked in populist rhetoric, the DISCLOSE Act is, like every other piece of campaign-finance legislation, a cynical bid to secure the interests of those two powerful constituencies — incumbents and the media.

The DISCLOSE Act is a project of Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D., Md.), head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and Sen. Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.), the most reliably anti-corporate Democrat that Wall Street money can buy. The bill is the Democrats’ response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which held that the First Amendment protects the right of an activist group to distribute a film critical of Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign, even though some of the money for the project had come from businesses and non-profit corporations, the free-speech rights of which previously had been restricted by the McCain-Feingold Act. Citizens United restored the right of citizens to raise their voices — and money — for or against the candidate or cause of their choice, regardless of whether those citizens happen to be organized as a business or a group of businesses, a nonprofit corporation, etc. One would think that such a decision would be cause for general rejoicing in a country where free speech is the first item on the Bill of Rights. In reality, the decision sent incumbents into a panic; as it happens, most of the incumbents are Democrats this time around, but bear in mind that this mess was started by a piece of legislation named for the Republicans’ last presidential nominee.

The DISCLOSE Act is, among other things, a petty piece of corruption. It selectively applies rules about how political communications are designed and financed, and does so in such a way as to restrict the ability of independent citizens’ groups to bring their grievances to the public square. For instance, if a coalition of small banks wanted to put together an advertising campaign to go after the bipartisan architects of the bailouts, their efforts would be hobbled by onerous rules about what appears in the ads and how they are paid for. Worse, DISCLOSE goes far beyond McCain-Feingold, restricting political speech that was perfectly legal even before the Citizens United decision. By redefining thousands of businesses and non-profits as “government contractors,” it bans them from so much as mentioning an incumbent or candidate from three months before the primaries all the way through the general election — four months before the primaries in the case of presidential elections. That’s a six-month media blackout for congressional elections and more than a year in presidential races.

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Highlighted Events This Week And Next Week In Wicomico Schools

Tuesday, June 22
Board of Education Work Session
Board of Education Office

The Wicomico County Board of Education will have a work session at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, to continue its discussion with the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Meeting the Needs of High Performing Learners. Work sessions are open for the public to come and listen to the Board’s discussions. 410-677-4561.

June 24-25 and June 28-29
Registration for Secondary Summer School; Classes June 30-Aug. 6
Parkside High School

Registration for Wicomico County Secondary Summer School will be held June 24 (4-7 p.m.), June 25 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), June 28 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and June 29 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Registration will be held at Parkside High School; use the bus ramp entrance across from the Ward Museum. Students must bring a copy of their report card to register. Courses will meet June 30-Aug. 6 for remedial classes and original credit classes (Algebra II/Trig and Geometry). In-county, remedial per course tuition is free for students receiving free meals/$50 for students receiving reduced price meals/$100 for all others. Out-of-county tuition is $160 per course. Original credit courses are $200 in-county, $325 out-of-county. Call Evening High School at 410-677-4537, or after June 21 call the Summer School directly at 410-677-5289.

Friday, June 25: Secondary report cards mailed

Tuesday, June 29
Special Board of Education Meeting
Board of Education Office

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 29. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of the fiscal 2011 budget. 410-677-4561.

Stolen Property In Pittsville

Hi Joe,

I have recently had some property stolen from my house. My husband had a 16 ft Holmes trailer along with 3 riding lawn mowers, 2 of which were Craftsman, on the trailer. Friday morning at approx. 8:15 am our neighbor watched as a faded red pickup, Ford, drove off with this trailer along with the mowers from our house to be never seen again. We did not realize till 5:00 pm that the property had been stolen. We live in the Pittsville area and are trying to find if anyone has any information or may have seen a red Ford pickup in the area of Pittsville Friday at all and if so to please contact me. I read your blog and know that you have had success in finding information and I hope if anyone can find any information it will be on your blog. Thank you for help!

Nicole Ondo
410.251.6651

Wargotz, Brinkley, Jenkins Address Key Issues

Frederick, MD Eric Wargotz, a member of the Queens Anne’s County Board of Commissioners, State Senator David Brinkley of Frederick and Carroll Counties and Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins met with area voters at the home of Jennifer Charlton-Shuldes and Gene Shuldes of Woodsboro, to discuss the key issues facing government and the 2010 campaign in Frederick, Annapolis and Washington.

Reckless spending and illegal immigration and their affect on jobs and crime were among the main topics of discussion.

Senator Brinkley, a leader in Annapolis on budget issues, was the sponsor of legislation to prohibit illegal aliens from obtaining a driver's license. Brinkley, who sponsored his own budget bill during this past General Assembly session, spoke of the need for fiscal discipline in both Annapolis and Washington.

Sheriff Jenkins, who is known statewide for his efforts to detain and deport illegal immigrants, discussed his use of the Federal Secure Communities and 287G Programs to lead the state in arrests and deportations.

Commissioner Wargotz spoke of his Commission's efforts to ban area businesses that hire illegals from being awarded county contracts. He said that thanks to his Sheriff, Gery Hofmann, Wargotz was proud to say that Queen Anne's County (one of the few counties in Maryland to participate in the Secured Communities Program) was an Eastern Shore leader in deportations. Wargotz also addressed the budget cuts his county recently made in order to avoid tax increases.

A physician in private practice, Wargotz is serving his first term as the elected President of the Queen Anne's County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Wargotz is the lead US Senate candidate in a crowded field for the Republican nomination for the seat currently held by the 34-year incumbent, Barbara Mikulski.

Newlywed Arrested After Rushing Wife To Hospital

(June 20) -- When a newlywed cancer survivor with a heart condition started showing stroke symptoms, her husband knew he needed to get her to the hospital immediately. Now, the new groom faces a felony charge from an encounter with a police officer he says delayed his wife's access to treatment.

Just married last week, Eric and Aline Wright of Chattanooga, Tenn., both medical professionals at Erlanger Medical Center, were enjoying what was supposed to be their honeymoon when Aline's speech became slurred and her face began to droop on Wednesday. During the ride to the hospital, Eric says he paused at two red lights but ran them both. After passing through the second red light, a police cruiser pulled behind the couple's vehicle, following it with lights and sirens on to the hospital.

Eric, a trained medic who served two tours in Iraq, said he knew getting Aline to medical care as quickly as possible was critical and at first felt glad when the officer pulled in behind them.

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Sen. Kyl: Obama Said He Won't Secure The Border For Political Reasons

FIRST HALF ENDS WITH 6-3 LOSS TO LEXINGTON

‘Birds Close First Half With 32-38 Record

SALISBURY, Md. – Miguel Arrendell and Rene Garcia each knocked in three runs as Lexington stopped the Delmarva Shorebirds’ six-game winning streak Sunday at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.

Arrendell went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and three runs scored and Garcia was 3-for-4 with three singles to help the Legends (35-35) salvage the final game of the four-game set.

Tyler Stampone had three hits for Delmarva (32-38), which finish the first half in fourth place in the northern division. Stampone tallied a double and two RBI while T.J. Baxter was 2-for-2 with two walks a run and three steals. The lefty-hitting leadoff batter now leads the Orioles minor-league system with 24 stolen bases.

Levi Carolus put Delmarva on the board in the bottom of the second with a solo home run to left field off Lexington starter Robert Donovan. The homer, on a changeup over the heart of the plate, was Carolus’ first of the season.

Lexington vaulted into the lead in the fourth with the three-run shot by Arrendell off right-hander Bobby Bundy. After Bundy recorded a strikeout of J.D. Martinez for the first out of the inning, Jacob Goebbert singled to left and Kody Hinze reached on an error at second by Gary Helmick before the home run.

Stampone knotted the game, 3-3, in the fifth with a two-out, two-run double to right field. The rally started with two outs when Baxter, who extended a 22-game on-base streak earlier in the day, laid down a bunt single to the pitcher. Baxter then stole second and third while Ty Kelly and Brian Conley followed with back-to-back walks loaded the bases prior to the run-scoring double.

With Nick Haughian on in relief of Bundy in the sixth, catcher Rene Garcia singled home Arrendell, who walked with two outs, for a 4-3 lead.

The Legends extended the advantage with a Jiovanni Mier two-run single off of James Brandhorst in the eighth with two outs to make it 6-3.

Donovan (7-4) earned the win for Lexington with five innings of five-hit ball. Haughian (4-2) took the loss in 2.2 innings. He allowed five hits, three earned runs and two walks while fanning two.

After the all-star break, the Shorebirds open a rare five-game series with the Lakewood BlueClaws on Thursday, June 24 at 7:05 p.m. For tickets and information, contact the Shorebirds’ box office at (410) 219-3112.

Methamphetamine Lab Located In Harrington

Location: 546 Andrewville Road, Harrington, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 5:00 a.m.
Defendant:
Defendant #1: Charles R. Jester, 27, 546 Andrewville Road, Harrington
Defendant #2: Candace L. Moss, 26, 546 Andrewville Road, Harrington

Resume:

The Delaware State Police arrested two Harrington residents after a methamphetamine making operation was discovered in their home.

The incident occurred this morning at approximately 5:00 as Troopers responded to a report of a domestic incident at a home on Andrewville Road in Harrington. During the investigation it was learned that both parties (Jester and Moss) had struck each other during an argument over drugs. Further investigation revealed that both subjects had been actively manufacturing methamphetamine inside of their residence. After obtaining consent to search the residence, Troopers located 1.5 grams of methamphetamine as well as items used to manufacture methamphetamine.

Both Jester and Moss were arrested and charged with:

Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling for Keeping Controlled Substances, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Offensive Touching.

Both defendants were arraigned and released on $6250.00 unsecured bond. Two children who were present in the residence (a 2 and 4 year old) were turned over to family members.

Board Of Education Honors Outstanding Students, Staff, Schools And Community Partners

The Wicomico County Board of Education honored outstanding students, staff, schools and community partners Tuesday, June 8, at the final Awards & Recognitions Night of the 2009-10 school year.

Outstanding STEM Partner

The STEM initiative in Wicomico County Public Schools, part of Wicomico County Secondary Initiatives, aims to help students explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through special programs and events, and partnerships with companies and organizations in the community. The school system piloted a STEM Academy at Salisbury Middle School last year, and Bennett Middle School will offer students the opportunity to participate in its new STEM Academy next year. Wicomico County Secondary Initiatives would like to recognize the Becker Morgan Group for its continued support of the STEM Initiative in our public schools. The company has volunteered staff for support of such activities as the Eastern Shore Regional LEGO Tournament, STEM Engineering Expo at Wicomico High School, STEM Discovery Day at Bennett Middle School, and our STEM Saturdays. They have provided educational materials to be distributed to our students, and have been guest speakers to classes while promoting careers in engineering. Award sponsor is Coordinator of Secondary Initiatives David Harner. In appreciation for the company’s ongoing support of the STEM Initiative in Wicomico County Public Schools, the Wicomico County Board of Education is pleased to recognize the Tom Becker, Vice President, and the Becker Morgan Group a certificate as an Outstanding STEM Partner.

The Wicomico County Board of Education presented a certificate of recognition to Tom Becker and the Becker Morgan Group as an Outstanding STEM Partner.

2010 Wicomico County Board of Education Retirees

Members of the 2010 class of retirees have given their time and talents to Wicomico schools. They represent 2,836.8 years of employment with the school system. The Board recognized:

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Coming Up Soon On The Wicomico School Calendar

Thursday, July 8
Final Opportunity to Walk Through Old JMB, Preview Auction Items
Old James M. Bennett High School

The Wicomico County Board of Education will offer to alumni and guests of James M. Bennett High School a final opportunity to walk through the old school from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The school year ended at old JMB on June 11, and since then teachers and staff members have been moving to the new JMB in preparation for its opening on Aug. 30. The school system is now in the process of collecting any surplus equipment and furniture from the building for the school system auction that will be held at old JMB starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 10. Those who take the tour will also have the chance to preview the auction items from JMB and throughout the school system. The July 8 tour will be the last opportunity for former JMB students and guests to walk through the building; it will be closed in preparation for demolition later this year.

Saturday, July 10
Board of Education Auction
Old James M. Bennett High

The Board of Education's annual auction will take place at the original James M. Bennett High School starting at 9 a.m.

Friday, July 16
School Readiness Fair
Pemberton Elementary School

The annual School Readiness Fair for young children and their families will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Pemberton Elementary School. This will be an opportunity for children and their parents/guardians to meet representatives of their schools and local community organizations, pick up teaching materials, and learn about school bus safety from Buster the Bus. The Readiness Fair will include free dinner, door prizes, real school bus rides, games and crafts. Call 410-677-4580 to register as an exhibitor or to get more information.

Tuesday, July 20 (NEW DATE)
Board of Education Meeting
Board of Education Office

The July meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Board of Education Office. (This meeting has been rescheduled from the regular meeting date of July 13 and had previously been scheduled for July 6.) The July Board meeting includes the annual reorganization of the Board and the election of a president and vice president. 410-677-4561.

Wednesday, Aug. 4
5th Annual NAACP Back-to-School Rally
Salisbury Middle School

The Wicomico County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 5th annual Back-to-School Rally at Salisbury Middle School from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. Every summer for the past five years, families and Wicomico County students in prekindergarten-grade 8 have had a chance to get pumped up and prepared for the coming school year at the rally. Students will be encouraged to begin the school year with a commitment to attend classes and succeed in all their course work and activities. Mark Thompson will be master of ceremonies for the program, which will include an inspiring presentation and entertainment. The community is invited to attend this and all NAACP events. Monetary donations and/or contributions are needed for this event, which aims to provide 300 students with school supplies. Needed items include pencils, spiral notebooks, paper, pens, tissue packs, hand sanitizer, etc. For information or to make a donation of funds or school supplies, please call the Wicomico County Chapter of the NAACP at 410-543-4187.

LIBERTYTOWN POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

(Libertytown, MD) – One of the two troopers involved in the standoff that fatally wounded a woman armed with a semi-automatic handgun early yesterday morning has been named.

One of the two troopers involved is Corporal Eric Corbin. Corporal Corbin is an eight year veteran of the Maryland Department of State Police. He is assigned to supervisory and road patrol duties at the Frederick Barracks.

The second trooper involved is not being named at this time. He did not fire his agency issued weapon.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. yesterday, Corporal Corbin, along with a second trooper, were dispatched to the scene of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. The emergency 9-1-1 cell phone call to the Frederick County Law Enforcement Center came from Dean Perkins, 45, a resident of the 12,000 block of Main Street in Libertytown, Maryland. Dean is the husband of the deceased.

The deceased is identified as Veronica Harding-Perkins, 46, of the 12,000 block of Main Street in Libertytown, Maryland. The autopsy revealed that she died of gunshot wounds. Further tests are being conducted and additional results are pending. Additional details will not be released due to the ongoing investigation.

Police received information that Harding-Perkins had access to loaded firearms inside the Perkins residence. Upon the troopers’ arrival to the scene, several attempts were made to make contact with Harding-Perkins who was inside the home, which is attached to a business. Harding-Perkins refused to respond to police requests for surrender.

Police were met by a tenant of the Perkins residence who confirmed again that Harding-Perkins was inside, armed with a semi-automatic pistol. He also told police that Harding-Perkins demanded he leave the premises to avoid harm.

The troopers entered the business side of the dwelling and repeatedly announced their presence. Again, there was no response from Harding-Perkins. The troopers then exited the business side and attempted entry through the front door of the adjacent residence.

Knowing Harding-Perkins was armed with a loaded weapon, CPL Corbin took cover behind a soda machine located off of the front porch of the home. As he peered around the corner, Harding-Perkins was standing inside of her front door with her semi-automatic pistol pointed at the trooper. Fearing for his life, as well as the safety of others, CPL Corbin responded by firing his agency issued firearm.

Hardings-Perkins retreated back into her home. The two troopers backed off and immediately secured the area and called for assistance from the Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E. team (Special Tactical Assault Team Element) and the Hostage Recovery Team.

At this time, there was no clear evidence indicating Hardings-Perkins had been injured.

Proceeding on the side of caution, police secured the area and an evacuation was made of the adjacent residents. The Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E. team, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, and the Hostage Recovery Team made every attempt possible to gain communication with Harding-Perkins. Again, police received no response.

Fearing for the safety of anyone inside the residence, the S.T.A.T.E. team gained access using forced entry at approximately 5:45 a.m. Harding-Perkins was found lying on the dining room floor next to a semi-automatic pistol, loaded with eight rounds of live ammunition. Harding-Perkins was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy.

Both state troopers who reported to the incident are on administrative leave while this investigation continues.

TRAFFIC ALERT

Surface Treatment Will Require Daytime Lane Restrictions in Sussex County

Frankford -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that DelDOT's maintenance crews will do surface treatment repairs, commonly known as "tar and chip", for the following roads throughout Sussex County:

Shockley Town Road from Pepper Road to Pyle Center Road
McCary Road from Roxana Road to Frankford School Road
Murray Road from Honolulu Road to Armory Road
Pepper Creek Road from Route 113 to the town limits
Quail Road between Ellis Mill Road and the Maryland state line
Berry Road from Blueberry Lane to Route 113
Blueberry Lane between Berry Road and Route 113
Lynch Road from Route 26 to Bald Branch Road
Bradford Road from Route 26 to Lynch Road
Dennis Lane from Lynch Road to the end
Bald Branch Road between Route 30 and Lynch Road
Parker Road from Bethel Road to Fireman's Road
Bethel Road from Fireman's Road to Hudson Road
Donoway Road from Bethel Road to Cypress Road
Country Living Road from Cross Keys Road to Lake View Road
Carey's Camp Road from Route 24 to Revel Road

The surface work operations will begin

Micro-Surfacing Will Require Daytime Lane Closures in Sussex County

Beginning Monday, June 21

Georgetown -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that a micro-surfacing project will require daytime road closures in Sussex County. The lane closures will occur from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The following roads will be impacted:

Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25
Airport Road between Georgetown town limits and Route 9
East Piney Grove Road between Shortly Road and Stockley Road
Honolulu Road between Thatcher Road/Omar Road and Clayton Avenue
North Shores subdivision: North Shores Drive
Sussex Pines Road between Woods Branch Road and Cedar Lane
Whaleys Road between East Line Road and Line Church Road

Monday, June 21 through Thursday, July 1
Bay Avenue between Beach Plum Drive and Lighthouse Road
Fitzgeralds Road between Route 36/Shawnee Road and Route 113
Hearns Pond Road between Wesley Church Road and Route 13
North Spring Hill Road between Maryland state line and Route 54/Delmar Road
Old Shawnee Road between Route 36/Shawnee Road and Route 113
Slaughter Beach Road between Route 1 and Bay Avenue
Susan Beach Road between Route 54/Delmar Road and Horsey Church Road

Micro-surfacing is a polymer modified cold-mix paving system consisting of a mixture of dense-graded aggregate, asphalt emulsion, water, and mineral fillers. Micro-surfacing is a maintenance treatment and very cost-effective. The contractor for this project is Asphalt Pavers.