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Council hears MDE inquiry, wetland concerns at fairgrounds; lease and repairs for horse barn tabled for work session
Summary
State wetland staff inspected the Pocomoke fairgrounds and flagged possible impacts from fill placed in a riding arena; council and staff discussed the need for remediation, silt fences and further document review before any long-term lease to the fair committee is finalized.
Pocomoke City council heard Jan. 14 that Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) staff visited the fairgrounds and reported that fill material placed in the riding arena may have affected a previously established wetland. City staff said the state requested immediate erosion-control measures and that the city is exploring remediation options and potential responsible parties.
The matter arose during public comments from representatives of the horsemen’s group and the Great Pocomoke Fair, who requested a…
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