SNOW HILL – Seats are filling quickly on Snow Hill’s new riverboat.The Black-Eyed Susan, the Town of Snow Hill’s riverboat, hosted its first guests in mid-August. In the weeks since, the boat has stayed busy with between one and three trips a week.“The boat handles very well,” said Jim Washington, the riverboat’s operator. “It’s a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved plans to replace the former BJ’s on the Water with an expansive new facility.The connections of Atlantic Beach House presented the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) with plans for a 597-seat restaurant to be located on the former BJ’s site. In response to concerns… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials delayed a decision regarding a donation of disc golf equipment.The Berlin Town Council this week voted 4-1 to table a decision related to accepting a donation of disc golf equipment for Stephen Decatur Park. The council is expected to reconsider the donation from Eastbound Disc Golf next month.“I am of the… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials have rejected two unsolicited offers for a portion of Heron Park.Town officials said this week that two offers — one for $100,000 and one for $150,000 — were received and rejected by the Berlin Town Council late last month. Both were for Parcel 57, the not-quite 10-acre southwest portion of Heron… Read more »
BERLIN – String lights are expected to return to the trees along Main Street in downtown Berlin following a decision by elected officials this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to return string lights to the trees in Main Street’s commercial center. Council members said they preferred the string lights to the uplighting… Read more »
BERLIN – Various options, including a potential agreement with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, appear to be on the table for Heron Park in Berlin.Though Mayor Zack Tyndall canceled a meeting with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials last week, he says the town is still interested in working with the agency on Heron… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved emergency legislation meant to address licensing issues for local electricians.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved an emergency bill that would give local general electricians the chance to qualify for a master electrician license. The general electrician category of license was not included in the Maryland Electricians Act passed… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County staff reviewed plans last week for a Hardee’s restaurant proposed near Samuel Bowen Boulevard.The Worcester County Technical Review Committee last Wednesday considered plans for a Hardees in the area in front of Home Depot in Berlin. Developers are reviewing project feasibility at this point.“We haven’t committed to a purchase contract yet,”… Read more »
BERLIN – The community gathered last week to celebrate the installation of two historical lane markers recognizingBriddletown.Local officials joined descendants of the Briddell family Sept. 3 to unveil historic Briddletown Road landmark signs.“It’s always very important when you talk about your history and you put it in perspective,” Worcester County Commissioner Diana Purnell said. “Today… Read more »
BERLIN – We Heart Berlin is seeking volunteers to help with the painting that will transform the Henry Park basketball courts into a work of art.The nonprofit We Heart Berlin, which got approval from town officials to essentially turn the basketball courts at Henry Park into a mural, is now signing up volunteers to help… Read more »
