All of the Worcester Board of License Commissioners meetings are important, but next week’s seems particularly so because it’s the only thing keeping a couple new places from being opened already. In other cases, it’s the last step in a business sale that must occur before the transaction can be completed.Among the new operations seeking… Read more »
BERLIN – A year after the original honor, Berlin will again be celebrating its America’s Coolest Small Town title from Budget Travel.On April 18, the town will host a “Cool Berlin” party from 1-6 p.m.“It took many years to be recognized as one of America’s Coolest Small Towns,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “There are only… Read more »
Taking home third place in the 2016 Fair Housing Poster Contest was fifth grader Brooke Phillips of Worcester Preparatory School. She is pictured with Sarah Rayne of CAR, which chose three winners from Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Submitted Photos
The Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, has announced a $5,000 grant to continue its support for the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy (MOM). The money will help fund the operational needs of the second Mission of Mercy dental clinic to be held April 17-18 at the Wicomico Youth and… Read more »
Things are getting tense in Snow Hill and it’s not just because Worcester County government does not have enough money to fund everything it did last year.It’s a disturbing fact that Worcester has a $22 million difference between expected revenues and forecasted expenditures for the next fiscal year. It’s been known dating back to last… Read more »
BERLIN — State lawmakers are still attempting to reconcile the governor’s budget with the session coming to a close on Monday, but several key funding issues near and dear to the local area appear to remain intact.While the Senate and House have approved versions of Gov. Larry Hogan’s $40.7 billion fiscal year 2016 state budget,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the 2015 General Assembly session set to expire on Monday, it now appears the drive for a mandated statewide post-Labor Day start to the public school year in Maryland is dead in the water although its main advocate last week hinted at possibly going over the legislature’s head.In August, Maryland Comptroller… Read more »
BERLIN – In 2011, Joe Letts managed a fleet of five commercial clam boats in Ocean City. He had 42 employees. It took 2.7 million gallons of locally purchased fuel to run his boats. Groceries alone cost him $60,000 that year.Today, all that money is being spent in New Jersey. The ever-decreasing depth of the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City is considering whether to enter into a franchise agreement allowing for the addition of a city-wide antenna system that ultimately should improve cellular bandwidth and signal strength during peak times.On Monday evening, the Mayor and City Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Crown… Read more »
SNOW HILL – In an effort to balance the coming year’s budget, the Worcester County Commissioners are considering as much as a 14-cent property tax increase.Commissioners are expected to decide next week during a budget session whether to advertise for a potential property tax increase of 6.7 cents or an increase of 14.4 cents. According… Read more »