BERLIN – Town officials agreed this week to begin searching for a firm to conduct a survey gauging community interest in recreation facilities.Berlin councilmembers instructed Town Administrator Laura Allen to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to identify firms interested in conducting a survey regarding local interest in recreation services and facilities.“We’re not aiming it… Read more »
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New Berlin Annexations Discussed; Commission Approves Restaurant’s Revised Site Plan
BERLIN – Discussions are underway regarding potential annexations of property on Route 818 and Route 346.Planning Director Dave Engelhart told members of the Berlin Planning Commission this week that they’d likely be considering two annexation requests next month. Property owners are interested in annexing the I.G. Burton Chevrolet property on Route 346 as well as… Read more »
BZA Tables Garage Variance Over Fire Safety Concerns
BERLIN – The town’s board of zoning appeals opted to delay a decision on a variance request that would allow a homeowner to build a new garage.At a meeting last week, the board agreed to table a variance request from South Main Street homeowner Daniel Jacobs in an effort to get more information. The board… Read more »
Native Looking To Grow Profile In Celebrity Security Industry
BERLIN – With nearly eight years of experience protecting some of the country’s most influential artists and athletes, Stephen Decatur High School alumnus Bubba Almony has plans to grow his business providing bodyguard and transportation services for celebrities, events and businesses.Almony, who grew up in Ocean City, began working in the industry when he was… Read more »
More Oceans East EDUs Approved
BERLIN – Town officials approved a request for sewer capacity this week that will allow construction to continue at Oceans East.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a request for 48 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) for Oceans East, the apartment complex on Seahawk Road. The EDUs will allow for the completion of the first phase… Read more »
County To Hold Tennis Program At Berlin Park
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for a Worcester County Recreation and Parks program at Berlin’s new tennis courts.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a drop-in tennis program to be hosted by Worcester County Recreation and Parks at the new courts at Stephen Decatur Park. The program, which is set for Wednesdays from 10… Read more »
Downtown Berlin To See Business Changes
BERLIN – Changes are in store for downtown Berlin as the commercial landscape shifts yet again.Two new shops have announced plans to come to town while one existing business has relocated and two others have undergone renovations. The town will lose one well-known establishment, as Berlin Farm Supply will close at the end of the… Read more »
Commissioners, Education Officials Talk State Of Worcester Schools
SNOW HILL – County leaders and school system officials reaffirmed their commitment to working together as they met last week for a “State of our Schools” address from the superintendent.The Worcester County Commissioners joined the Worcester County Board of Education and school system leadership last Tuesday for a lunch and presentation from Superintendent Lou Taylor.“We… Read more »
Inlet Dredging Partnership OK’d
SNOW HILL – An agreement approved this week will allow plans to increase the depth of the Inlet to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the Department of the Army and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The PPA will allow the federal government to proceed… Read more »
County To Fund Snow Hill’s Temporary Police Chief
SNOW HILL – Officials approved plans for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to provide an interim police chief for Snow Hill, though only after voicing concerns about the cost.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve an agreement that will allow Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli to appoint Lt. Ed Schreier to serve as interim… Read more »
