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HURLOCK, Md. - An agenda item before the Dorchester County Council tonight could help move discussions forward on bringing fresh food options to Hurlock. Hurlock Mayor Earl Murphy is asking the county for a letter of support backing the expansion of the town’s existing Dollar General into a Dollar General Market. While the request does not guarantee the change, town leaders say the letter could help keep the process moving.

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The town of Hurlock has no plans to increase property taxes for the upcoming fiscal year — in fact, rates are expected to slightly decrease. Still, a potential tax hike could be on the horizon for Hurlock property owners if the county eliminates the rebate program.