BERLIN– Town officials approved bid documents for the demolition of some portions of the old processing plant at Heron Park. The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a request for proposals (RFP) for demolition of the middle portion of the old processing plant. The much-anticipated project could be done by April.“I’m cheering over here,” Councilwoman… Read more »
SNOW HILL– South Points residents objected this week to a land reclassification they’re worried could lead to more development on Route 611.At a Critical Area Commission hearing regarding a mapping mistake at a property on Route 611, several South Point residents voiced their concerns. They don’t want to see change in what they view as… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Citing traffic on Route 589, county officials said they wouldn’t support a rezoning request near the north entrance to Ocean Pines.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week voted 5-1 to provide an unfavorable recommendation to a rezoning request for property across the street from the north gate to Ocean Pines.“I personally feel this… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials approved emergency legislation regulating cannabis establishments this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved legislation amending the Public Health Article to establish regulations for certain cannabis establishments. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the regulations needed to be in place before the state began issuing new business licenses.“It’s coming and we want to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 26th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns to Ocean City this week, beginning Thursday, Oct. 5 and running through Oct. 8.This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the eastern regions best fall car shows with hot rods, cool classics, customs and more. The epicenter of the event will… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A discussion on investments and employer contributions highlighted a presentation on pension plans this week.On Tuesday, Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting CEO Ed Koebel presented the Mayor and Council with his yearly report on the Town of Ocean City’s general employees and public safety employees pension plans. While he maintained both pension plans were… Read more »
BERLIN– Officials approved a site plan for a new building on Gay Street last week.The Berlin Planning Commission voted unanimously last Wednesday to approve a site plan for a new mixed used building at 19 Gay St. The project, proposed by architect Jonathon Selway, will include commercial space as well as six apartments.“I think it’s… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials agreed to move forward with the first phase of a strategic plan this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to spend $9,300 with Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) for the first phase of a strategic plan.“A strategic plan helps get us closer to hopefully aligning our… Read more »
BERLIN– A local nonprofit continues to raise money for a campaign to ensure human food is not accessed by the wild horses at Assateague.Friends of Assateague State Park, a nonprofit that supports the facility, has now installed horse-resistant storage bins on about half of the park’s picnic tables. Fundraising is ongoing, as the nonprofit wants… Read more »
BERLIN– A U.S. Senate committee held a field hearing in Berlin last week to discuss ways to improve small business resiliency.On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Town of Berlin hosted a field hearing for the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The committee, chaired by Sen. Ben Cardin, heard from four witnesses who talked about… Read more »