BERLIN – A Berlin bed and breakfast will be able to host outdoor special events following approval from the board of appeals last week.The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-1 last week to approve a special exception that will allow The Inn Berlin to hold tented outdoor events. Though some residents of the area… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s Main Street program awarded 43 grants, ranging from $2,500 to $6,000, to local businesses this month.Thanks to $7 million awarded to Main Street Maryland programs by Gov. Larry Hogan in February, the Berlin Main Street program was able to award $194,113 in grants aimed at helping businesses address impacts of COVID-19.“We’re… Read more »
BERLIN – An iconic Berlin home is expected to receive some much-needed attention with the help of a façade grant.The Pitts House, located at 201 William St., has been approved for a façade grant for replacing glass windows and repainting. The structure, which has been vacant for decades, represents a significant piece of historic Berlin…. Read more »
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors has canceled Saturday’s town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental guidelines.On Wednesday, President Larry Perrone announced the board’s decision to cancel its April 17 town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations.“[Director] Frank Daly is withdrawing his motions after consultation with all… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Though Gov. Larry Hogan could veto a bill that would prohibit the county jail from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, county officials are still preparing for decreased revenues going forward.The legislature this week passed the “Dignity Not Detention Act,” which will ban local jails like Worcester County’s from housing detainees for… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company is asking the Town of Berlin to more than double its annual grant to the agency.On Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) President David Fitzgerald presented the Berlin Town Council with a request for roughly $477,000 in additional emergency medical services (EMS) funding and an additional $84,715 in fire and… Read more »
BERLIN – Town council members continue to advocate for employee raises despite Mayor Zack Tyndall’s recommendations.In a budget work session this week, council members said they didn’t support the cuts to cell phone and vehicle allowances Tyndall proposed. They also called for some sort of cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to be included for employees in the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials could soon be reviewing Berlin’s laws regarding skateboarding following concerns voiced by community members.The Berlin Police Department’s recent confiscation of some skateboards prompted spirited debate on social media this week regarding the activity. While some cited safety issues created by kids skateboarding where they shouldn’t, including along Main Street, others used… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County is set to lose decades of experience with the retirement of several key employees this year.Along with the retirement of Public Works Director John Tustin this month, the county is also going to see the departures of Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins and Budget Officer Kathy Whited in the next… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A $1 million grant will enable the school system to begin bringing the classroom to the community with new mobile learning units.With a $1 million grant from the state, Worcester County Public Schools will be purchasing two customized recreational vehicles that will allow educators in Pocomoke and Snow Hill to visit students… Read more »
