NEWARK – Worcester County’s school board this week approved a COVID-19 sick leave policy for staff for the 2021-2022 school year.The policy, outlined in a memorandum of understanding with the Worcester County Teachers Association (WCTA) and the Worcester County Education Support Personnel Association (WCESPA), provides school system employees who test positive for COVID-19 with eight… Read more »
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Worcester To Consider Lobbyist
SNOW HILL – Worcester County could soon hire a lobbyist to work on its behalf in Annapolis.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to set up an informational meeting with lobbyist Paul Ellington.“He feels we’re losing a lot of grant money we possibly could be getting for different projects, and I would like to bring… Read more »
County Eyes $820K To Expand Broadband Efforts
SNOW HILL – Officials agreed this week to designate a portion of Worcester County’s federal COVID-19 funding to Maryland Broadband Cooperative.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to allocate $820,000 to Maryland Broadband Cooperative. The funding will help the cooperative upgrade its infrastructure to better serve the internet service providers that make up its… Read more »
Citizens Question Why School Board Not Voting On Mask Mandate
NEWARK – Several community members continue to object to the mask requirement in place in Worcester County’s public schools.More than a half dozen citizens attended Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting — the first one that allowed public in-person attendance in 18 months — to voice their frustrations with the mask mandate.“Forcing children to… Read more »
Big Changes For This Year’s Berlin Fiddlers Convention; ‘It’ll Be The Best Of The Best Performing’
BERLIN – The 29th annual Berlin Fiddlers Convention returns this weekend to showcase a variety of well-known bluegrass acts as well as some talented young performers.With last year’s event canceled because of COVID-19, organizers are thrilled this year to be able to once again welcome visitors to town for Berlin’s largest festival. The Berlin Fiddlers… Read more »
Snow Hill’s New Riverboat Now Accepting Passengers For Cruises
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 »
License Board Places Limits On New OC Restaurant’s Outdoor Music, Dining
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 Delays Proposed Disc Golf Donation Request Decision
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 Rejects Two Parcel Buy Offers
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 »
In 3-2 Council Vote, Berlin Will Return To Stringing Lights In Trees; Mayor Favored Uplighting Method
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 »