BERLIN – A dispute regarding special events at a Berlin bed and breakfast has been settled.The administrative appeal filed by Berlin resident Joe Hill regarding a town board’s decision to allow tented events at The Inn Berlin was settled this week a day before the court hearing was set to take place. The agreement reached… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Seahawks Sweep Two, Rebound After Skid
BERLIN – After taking a couple of back-to-back losses, Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team rebounded with a pair of wins last week.The Seahawks had won four in a row before falling in back-to-back games against Bennett and Parkside. However, the Decatur boys got back in the win column last week with a pair of victories… Read more »
Commissioners To Consider Route 611 Land Reclassification
BERLIN – After delaying a vote at their last meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners are expected to make a decision regarding a Route 611 land reclassification next week.On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to make a decision regarding a request to reclassify 8.34 acres of land from Resource Conservation Area (RCA) to Limited Development Area… Read more »
Two Assateague Mares Confirmed Dead
ASSATEAGUE – While the census of wild horses on the Maryland side of Assateague is ongoing, it was reported this week two elderly mares have passed away.The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the friends group of Assateague Island National Seashore, which advocates on behalf of the wild horses, this week confirmed the death of two mares…. Read more »
New Fees Proposed To Bolster Berlin Water, Sewer Reserves
BERLIN – Berlin residents could soon be seeing a new charge on their water and sewer bills.The town’s elected officials this week talked about a recommendation to implement a new charge on both water and sewer bills to help the town build a capital reserve. The charges were recommended by Jean Holloway of the Southeast… Read more »
Proposed Slaughterhouse Text Amendment Delayed
NEWARK – Discussion of a text amendment that would allow farmers to butcher and sell beef has been delayed.Though the Worcester County Planning Commission was set to consider a text amendment next week that would allow livestock farms to slaughter, package and sell beef, the item has been pulled from the agenda.Mark Cropper, the attorney… Read more »
AGH Announces New Behavioral Health Crisis Center
BERLIN – A new behavioral health crisis center at Atlantic General Hospital is expected to better serve community members with acute mental health illness and substance use disorders.On Wednesday, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) and its partnering agencies announced the opening of Worcester County’s first walk-in Behavioral Health Crisis Center.Beginning Jan. 31, the center will offer… Read more »
Pines Budget Proposes $71 Assessment Decrease
OCEAN PINES – The association’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year will advance to a town hall meeting following last week’s board review.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors held a meeting to review the preliminary proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. General Manager John Viola noted the budget came with some… Read more »
Worcester Officials Voice Support For Agritourism Bill
SNOW HILL – Local officials testified in support of a bill that would allow for more agritourism in Worcester County this week.On Tuesday, Worcester County Commissioner Diana Purnell and Melanie Pursel, director of the Worcester County Office of Tourism and Economic Development, testified in support of Senate Bill 32 as it was heard by the… Read more »
Tautog Up to 16.5 Pounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgThere has been some pretty good tautog fishing when the fleet has been able to get out. Unfortunately that hasn’t been much thanks to Mother Nature. Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters has taken advantage of the short weather window that has been opened and put some very nice fish on the deck. The… Read more »