BERLIN – More than 30 ice sculptures will line the streets of Berlin as the town kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting this week.On Friday, Nov. 24, the town will host Ice Ice Berlin, its annual holiday tree lighting and celebration of ice sculptures. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll the… Read more »
BERLIN – While minor changes were approved this week, Berlin officials agree discussion needs to continue regarding trash fees and potential parking solutions downtown.An updated municipal fee schedule presented this week led to a lengthy talk about the need for more parking in the downtown business area, as well as concerns about trash fees not… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will remain in a class action lawsuit tied to toxic chemicals in water systems.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 this week to approve an agreement with Nachawati Law Group for representation in a class action lawsuit related to PFAS, per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, which are commonly called forever chemicals.“The town,… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s planning commission approved a proposal for a grain silo at a local brewery.The Berlin Planning Commission last week voted 6-0 to approve a site plan for a grain silo at Burley Oak Brewing Co. The commission approved the plan but limited grain deliveries to six a year because of traffic concerns.“It’s… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A review provided to county officials this week shows that public education in Worcester County costs about $27,000 per pupil.A presentation to the Worcester County Commissioners this week analyzes school system funding as it relates to implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. According to county staff, Blueprint implementation shouldn’t cost the county… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to adjustments to tipping fees.The commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday to increase the county’s solid waste tipping fee from $75 a ton to $80 a ton. Public Works Director Dallas Baker said the change was meant to streamline operations.“The haulers are interested in trying to… Read more »
BERLIN – County officials agreed to share their objections to offshore wind with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to send the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) their concerns regarding US Wind’s proposed offshore wind project. The USACE is soliciting comments as it reviews a… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials took no action on a request for sewer capacity tied to a shopping center planned near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 589.Presented with an EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) purchase request for the property at the major intersection this week, the commissioners made no motion to approve or deny the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to adjustments to tipping fees.The commissioners voted 6-1 on Tuesday to increase the county’s solid waste tipping fee from $75 a ton to $80 a ton. Public Works Director Dallas Baker said the change was meant to streamline operations.“The haulers are interested in trying to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners opted not to approve a rezoning request for property along Route 113 north of Berlin.A motion to approve a rezoning request for commercial property near Route 113 and Pin Oak Drive failed with a 3-4 vote by the commissioners Tuesday. The change, which was supported by the Worcester… Read more »