About The Author: Charlene Sharpe

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Charlene Sharpe has been with The Dispatch since 2014. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and the University of Richmond, she spent seven years with the Delmarva Media Group before joining the team at The Dispatch.

Agritourism Bill Viewed As ‘Huge Step Forward To Support Farmers’

Agritourism Bill Viewed As ‘Huge Step Forward To Support Farmers’

SNOW HILL – County officials approved legislation last week meant to allow for more agritourism throughout Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted 4-2 to approve a text amendment that creates a new definition for agritourism and agricultural alcohol production, which will be permitted as a special exception use in the A-1 and A-2… Read more »

Berlin Planners Delay Call On 33-Unit Townhome Project

Berlin Planners Delay Call On 33-Unit Townhome Project

BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission delayed a decision regarding townhouses proposed for Maple Avenue after hearing traffic and drainage concerns from area residents.The commission last week agreed to table a decision regarding a 33-unit townhouse project proposed for Maple Avenue. Commission members said they wanted the town to consider the need for a traffic… Read more »

Governor Puts Route 90 Dualization On State’s Funding Fast Track

Governor Puts Route 90 Dualization On State’s Funding Fast Track

OCEAN CITY – Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Saturday that the state would advance improvements to Route 90.Hogan, in Ocean City Saturday during the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference, said that the state’s Consolidated Transportation Plan (CTP) in September would include funding for the project planning phase for Route 90 improvements. Local officials have… Read more »

New Distillery Approved In Berlin

New Distillery Approved In Berlin

BERLIN – Plans for a new distillery on Old Ocean City Boulevard received approval from municipal officials this week.The Berlin Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a site plan for Forgotten 50 Distilling on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The distillery will be located in the former Chesapeake Utilities property near the American Legion.“They’re going to remodel… Read more »

Worcester Commissioners Explore Sports Complex Possibilities

Worcester Commissioners Explore Sports Complex Possibilities

SNOW HILL– A sports complex in Worcester County could result in as much as a $24 million economic impact, according to a national management company.On Tuesday, officials from the Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and AstroTurf Corporation met with the Worcester County Commissioners to share industry information. Eric Sullivan, an SFC representative, said they thought a… Read more »

Berlin Park To Get New Hoop Sets After Donations

Berlin Park To Get New Hoop Sets After Donations

BERLIN – The renaissance of Henry Park is expected to continue with the installation of new basketball backboards.We Heart Berlin Inc., the nonprofit created earlier this year to promote sustainable activities and recreational opportunities in the community, last week raised the $17,000 needed to replace the basketball backboards at Henry Park. The project has been… Read more »

Berlin Eyes Relief Funding Allocations

BERLIN – Municipal officials continue to gather information regarding the federal COVID-19 funding the town has received and how it can be spent.Mayor Zack Tyndall told council members he and town staff were learning all they could about the town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of $4,794,272.70.“It’s almost $4.8 million so it’s not anything… Read more »