BERLIN – The town is moving forward with replacement of a well on Branch Street.With the recent news that one of the town’s three wells failed, officials this week began discussing the need to replace it. They’re also considering plans for a new well on the north side of town.“In an effort to not end… Read more »
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County License Board Denies Pocomoke Legion’s Hours Request
SNOW HILL – Officials denied a request to extend the American Legion’s hours in Pocomoke.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted unanimously Oct. 20 to deny a request to expand the hours at Pocomoke’s American Legion Post 93.“I have heard nothing today to make me think we should extend it,” said BLC Chairman… Read more »
Berlin Needs ‘Very Strong Plan’ For ARPA Funds
BERLIN – The town’s finance director encouraged elected officials to begin developing a plan for spending federal recovery funds.During Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Finance Director Natalie Saleh asked officials to start working on a plan regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The town has received a little over $2,397,136 million in… Read more »
Decatur Restroom Grant Received
BERLIN – A $99,000 grant is expected to help the town install permanent restrooms at Stephen Decatur Park.Berlin has received a $99,000 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for permanent restrooms at Stephen Decatur Park.“It’s a really big win for Stephen Decatur Park,” Mayor Zack Tyndall said.Tyndall announced… Read more »
Berlin To Begin Heron Park RFP Process, Meet With DNR About Site
BERLIN – Town officials approved a request for proposals for the disposition and development of two parcels at Heron Park.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 to approve a request for proposals (RFP) regarding parcels 57 and 410. The RFP will be posted Nov. 1.Officials have been considering the sale of portions of Heron… Read more »
Berlin To Begin Heron Park RFP Process, Meet With DNR For Site Visit
BERLIN – Town officials approved a request for proposals for the disposition and development of two parcels at Heron Park.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 to approve a request for proposals (RFP) regarding parcels 57 and 410. The RFP will be posted Nov. 1.Officials have been considering the sale of portions of Heron… Read more »
Berlin Councilman Recovering After Accident, Surgery
BERLIN – Berlin Councilman Jay Knerr is recovering at home following a motorcycle accident in Girdletree last week.Knerr, who was elected last year to the council and owns the Kite Loft in Ocean City, was on a motorcycle ride with family Oct. 18 when he struck a pedestrian walking in the road in Girdletree. The… Read more »
BFC Seeks Relief Funds For Equipment, Field Paving
BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company is seeking funding from the town for firefighting equipment, ambulance replacement and paving its overflow parking area, among other items.Berlin Fire Company (BFC) officials told the Berlin Town Council Monday they were hoping the town would support the organization with some of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding…. Read more »
Street Paving, Decatur Park Walking Path Eyed For Surplus
BERLIN – Municipal officials are exploring the possibility of paving three Berlin streets and replacing the walking path in Stephen Decatur Park with a surplus in highway user revenues.With the news that the town would receive $114,000 more than it budgeted in highway user revenues from the state, officials this week talked about paving Stevenson… Read more »
‘A Day Of Pride’ In Celebrating New Showell Elementary
OCEAN PINES – School system leaders and elected officials celebrated the new Showell Elementary School with a ribbon cutting Friday.Though the school opened in the fall of 2020, COVID-19 concerns delayed any gatherings at the school. Officials were finally able to host an outdoor ceremony last Friday to celebrate the state-of-the-art facility.“We believe that our… Read more »