SNOW HILL – An effort that might have helped bring a second early voting site to Worcester County failed to get the support of the majority of the Worcester County Commissioners this week.A proposal from Commissioner Josh Nordstrom to ask the Eastern Shore Delegation to add flexibility regarding early voting to the state code failed… Read more »
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Berlin Park Water Testing Planned, As Investigation Continues
BERLIN – Groundwater testing is expected to take place at Heron Park as the Maryland Department of the Environment continues its investigation into last year’s chemical spill.More than six months after a chemical spill was identified at Heron Park, town officials said investigations into the incident by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland… Read more »
Summer Trial On Tap For White Horse Park Dispute
SNOW HILL – A July trial date has been set for the ongoing legal dispute regarding occupancy at White Horse Park.If the settlement hearing scheduled in June proves unsuccessful, a trial date of July 27 and 28 has been set for the lawsuit filed against Worcester County by a group of permanent White Horse Park… Read more »
Winter Break Meal Program Served 150 Students
NEWARK – Education officials reported that the winter break meal program offered in Pocomoke fed more than 150 students in December.Concerned about students going hungry over the lengthy holiday break, Worcester County Public Schools worked with the Worcester County Commissioners to offer a holiday meal program at Pocomoke Middle School. Pocomoke area students were able… Read more »
Berlin Mulling Options For Designated Unloading Spot
BERLIN – Town officials are exploring the possibility of designating an unloading zone on Pitts Street.Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells asked the town council this week to consider creating an unloading zone for postal delivery trucks on Pitt Street. Though the spot under consideration was initially on the north side of the street,… Read more »
Long Wait Likely For Rural Broadband Service In Worcester County
SNOW HILL – While there are some opportunities ahead, a consultant advised officials this week that bringing high speed internet to rural portions of Worcester County could be a decade-long effort.Joanne Hovis, president of CTC Technology & Energy, presented the results of a six-month broadband feasibility study to the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday.“We recommend… Read more »
Berlin Park Water Testing Planned, As Investigation Continues
BERLIN – Groundwater testing is expected to take place at Heron Park as the Maryland Department of the Environment continues its investigation into last year’s chemical spill.More than six months after a chemical spill was identified at Heron Park, town officials said investigations into the incident by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland… Read more »
Rezoning To Bring Commercial Uses To ‘Berlin Gateway’
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a rezoning this week that will allow for commercial development of 18 acres of farmland on Route 50.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to rezone 18 acres at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 from agricultural to commercial. The rezoning is expected to allow… Read more »
Berlin Looks To Offer Cigarette Butt Recycling
BERLIN – Berlin will soon join the growing number of municipalities working to reduce pollution through cigarette butt recycling.Thanks to a grant, the town has purchased 20 cigarette butt disposal canisters that could be installed as soon as this week. As they’re emptied, butts will be sent to TerraCycle, a company that offers free recycling.“The… Read more »
Slight Assessment Drop Proposed In Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES – Homeowners in Ocean Pines could see a slight decrease in their annual assessment this year.As proposed, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) budget for the coming year includes an assessment of $981 — $5 less than last year’s rate. During a board review of the spending plan Wednesday, no substantial changes were made.“This… Read more »
