Mayor Angela Townsend officially took office Tuesday as Georgetown's new mayor after former Mayor Bill West announced earlier this year he would retire following 12 years in office.

Six candidates in Georgetown's election outlined their priorities during a forum hosted Monday evening by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, offering voters insight ahead of Saturday's vote.

Residents and stakeholders in Rehoboth Beach recently gathered to share insights and ideas during a series of strategic plan listening sessions hosted by the city.

The last tour on Sept. 17 will be for Wicomico County at 7 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center Flanders Room.