BERLIN – Two new walking tours are expected to come to town in 2020.Spring will bring a new foodie tour to Berlin as well as a “Runaway Bride” walking tour. Several local officials participated in a test run of the foodie tour, hosted by Sandy Gillis of OC Foodie Tour, on Tuesday. They enjoyed food… Read more »
BERLIN – In the wake of another successful Berlin Christmas Parade, officials praised those who worked behind the scenes to makeit happen.At Monday’s meeting of the town council, officials thanked the law enforcement agencies, town staff and the more than 40 volunteers that made the annual event possible.“I’d like to say thank you to all… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission gave the proposed annexation of property on Route 50 a favorable recommendation this week.On Wednesday, the commission voted 5-0 to forward a request to annex the former McDonald’s property and the Myers Tool Rental property on to the town council with a favorable recommendation.“Our property is adjacent to and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Library officials are evaluating property offered by the City of Pocomoke as a potential site for a new facility.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved library plans to consider accepting a piece of property near the Discovery Center and to hire an architect to do a preliminary design of a shared facility… Read more »
BERLIN – A record number of permits and nearly double the number of new homes built over last year have kept the town’s planning department busy in 2019.Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart said this week his department had permitted 10 new single-family homes and issued a total of 236 permits so far this calendar year.“I… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a two-and-a-half-year contract extension for General Manager John Viola last week.The board voted unanimously to approve a contract extension with Viola, who has led the association since April, at its latest meeting. In an interview this week, Viola said he got his first glimpse… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Plans for the development of Sea Oaks Village moved forward last week with site plan approval for the commercial portion of the project.Last Thursday, the Worcester County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve a site plan for the commercial portion of the Route 611 project.“I think it’s a great looking project,” attorney… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to send the state a letter outlining their continued concerns with phosphorous regulations.As Maryland prepares to move into the next phase of Phosphorous Management Tool (PMT) regulations, the commissioners agreed to send Gov. Larry Hogan a letter of opposition.“This has true fiscal implications for our farmers and… Read more »
NEWARK – Requests for competitive teacher salaries, small class sizes and the latest technology highlighted a budget input session hosted by the Worcester County Board of Education.On Tuesday, the school system hosted its annual public input session for the coming year’s budget. Budget priorities from each school were presented by parents, most of whom said… Read more »
SNOW HILL – After months of discussion, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution establishing standard sewer flow calculations.The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Jim Bunting opposed, to approve the resolution but to revisit it in a year to see how it’s working out.“This is not something that’s exactly perfect,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.The commissioners… Read more »
