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Wicomico County orders temporary Newland Park Landfill closure amid investigation; council amends emergency resolution
Summary
The County Council unanimously approved an amended emergency resolution temporarily closing Newland Park Landfill and on-site convenience centers for an investigation, adding language to keep the site closed "or until the investigative request from the office of state's attorney has been completed," and allowing public works to adjust hours to reduce impacts.
The Wicomico County Council voted unanimously on Feb. 3 to approve an amended emergency resolution temporarily closing the Newland Park Landfill and on-site convenience centers while a criminal investigation proceeds.
State's Attorney Jamie Dyke told the council "There is an ongoing investigation" and clarified that "the subjects of that investigation are not county employees or county facilities," while urging the council to approve the temporary closure and related operating changes. The original resolution scheduled closure for…
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