SNOW HILL – A $100,000 grant to Atlantic General Hospital was the deciding factor in this week’s approval of Worcester County’s $204 million budget.Though an initial motion for the Worcester County Commissioners to approve the county’s fiscal year 2021 budget failed with a 3-4 vote, Commissioner Bud Church reversed his position against the budget once… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Local businesses not yet allowed to reopen showcased their efforts to ensure safety and enforce physical distancing to Congressman Andy Harris this week.On Monday, Harris visited a handful of businesses between Delmar and Ocean City to view the changes proprietors have made as they eagerly await permission to reopen. He’s hopeful that… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved changes last month will permit special events to be held in more waterfront areas.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved a change to the county’s natural resources article and a text amendment that will allow special events in the Resource Protection District. The changes, according to the attorney who… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a $5.9 million general fund budget for the coming fiscal year.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve the fiscal year 2021 budget. Budget approval comes two weeks after the council agreed to maintain the current tax rate of $.80 per $100 of assessed value.“There are no changes… Read more »
BERLIN – A corner of downtown Berlin will likely have a new look in the future as plans are underway for a major renovation of the building.Next week, the Berlin Historic District Commission will consider a proposed renovation of what’s commonly referred to as the Burbage building. The building includes storefronts on Pitts Street, such… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to extend a sewer line down Gum Point Road this week.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to create the Gum Point Road Area Sanitary Service Area and extend sewer line down the road.“The removal of septic systems is in the best interests of the residents of the… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a 7-Eleven and hotel near the intersection of Route 50 and North Main Street will be reviewed by town officials next month.At its June meeting, the Berlin Planning Commission is expected to review plans for a 7-Eleven and an 80-room hotel on the property annexed by the town last year at… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a $348,740 street resurfacing contract this week.At a meeting Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council approved a contract with ECM Corporation for the resurfacing of more than a dozen streets this summer.“They’re happy to be coming to town,” said Josh Taylor of Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.Taylor said the town had… Read more »
BERLIN – Councilman Thom Gulyas announced plans to resign in September as his family prepares to leave Berlin.At Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Gulyas, who is the at-large councilmember, said that thought there are two years left in his term he would give up his seat in September. He and his family expect… Read more »
BERLIN – Cars paraded amid a bevy of balloons and cheers Thursday as Worcester Preparatory School celebrated its senior class.As the global coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools and forced the cancelation of events worldwide, the Worcester Prep community came together to celebrate the class of 2020 with a drive thru parade in the school parking… Read more »
