BERLIN– An unprecedented amount of donations from the community is expected to provide Buckingham Elementary School students with a strong start to the school year.As they prepared their classrooms for students this week, teachers at Buckingham were overwhelmed by the ways the community has offered support to individual classrooms and the school as a whole… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed to move forward with purchasing town-owned cellphones for employees and elected officials.At the recommendation of Mayor Zack Tyndall, the council voted unanimously on Monday to purchase AT&T FirstNet devices for most staff and elected officials.He said the recommendation came in the wake of an increasing number of Freedom… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – City officials this week got a better understanding of what the public can expect in the days leading up to the Oceans Calling Festival.In a work session Tuesday, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo presented the Mayor and Council with an update on the Oceans Calling Festival, set for Sept. 29-Oct…. Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials got a look at a new vision for the future development of Heron Park at a work session this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council hosted a work session to talk about Heron Park’s parcel 57 and a potential sales contract with developer Palmer Gillis. During the public comment portion of… Read more »
BERLIN – A recent report shows tourism to Assateague Island National Seashore contributed $116 million to the local economy in 2022.On Tuesday, the National Park Service released a new report that shows 2.3 million visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore spent $116 million in communities near the park in 2022.That spending, the agency reports, supported… Read more »
NEWARK– Worcester County’s schools continue to outperform most of those in the state, according to the latest testing data released.The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) last week released statewide performance data that shows Worcester County Public Schools again ranks at the top when it comes to testing.“Overall we’re thrilled with the results,” said Dee… Read more »
BERLIN– Plans to sell a portion of Heron Park to a local developer came to a halt Monday with a 3-2 vote by the town council to end negotiations.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 3-2 to stop negotiations with Palmer Gillis and Coastal Ventures Properties and to instead have the town move forward with… 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 »
SNOW HILL – Local law enforcement officials are hoping updates to operating procedures will have a positive impact at local schools.Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said changes in standard operating procedures for his deputies will make local schools even safer. Following a recent agreement between the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Worcester County Public Schools,… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking input regarding the replacement of the Route 54 bridge.On Aug. 15, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) presented the public with design options for the Route 54 bridge. With construction slated to begin in October 2024, officials are seeking the public’s input regarding lighting, sidewalk… Read more »