BERLIN – An externship program is giving a local teacher career knowledge she can pass on to her students at Worcester Technical High School.Mary Miller, a computer science teacher at Worcester Tech, is in the middle of a four-week business experience at Cards Technology. The program, offered through the Maryland Chamber Foundation, is giving her… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a framework for the Berlin Community Center Planning Committee this week.On Monday, the town council voted 4-0 to approve the goals, structure and term of a community center committee.“The community center has been on the minds of much of the community for quite a number of years,” said Ivy Wells,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A bill that would allow for more agritourism throughout the county received a favorable recommendation from the Worcester County Planning Commission last week.A bill that would permit agritourism facilities as a special exception in the A-1 and A-2 districts received support from the planning commission last Thursday. It is now set to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Outdoor music, crafts, games and demonstrations will highlight the first ever Renaissance Faire at Furnace Town.The Furnace Town Historic Site will host its inaugural Renaissance Faire Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Officials are hopeful the event will help renew interest in the Snow Hill… Read more »
BERLIN – Town council members asked for better communication from Mayor Zack Tyndall in the wake of a decision related to beautification efforts in Berlin.Council members expressed concern this week regarding Tyndall’s recent decision to end the town’s arrangement with a local resident who maintained the memorial garden on Main Street. They indicated they wanted… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Plans are underway for the construction of a car wash on Route 50 outside of Berlin.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week reviewed a sketch plan for Zoom Car Wash. Developers plan to bring the membership-model car wash to a vacant lot in front of Home Depot.“There’s not many car washes around,”… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A special investigator is expected to assist the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office with financial fraud investigations.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to approve a request from Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser to authorize a special investigator position to help with financial investigations. The position will be filled by… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall says the town will develop a capital plan before officials begin to consider how to spend close to $4.8 million in federal funding.While a discussion of the town’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of $4,794,272.70 was tabled last week, municipal officials will soon be tasked with determining the best… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved fines to be associated with the implementation of Kari’s Law.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a fine schedule associated with the enforcement of Kari’s Law, which requires multi-line telephone systems to allow for direct dialing 9-1-1.“In the past we passed the bill for Kari’s Law,” said Worcester County… Read more »
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners honored outgoing Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins for 25 years of service to the county this week.The commissioners on Tuesday presented Higgins, who is set to retire Aug. 20, with a commendation noting his contributions to Worcester County during the last 25 years.“You always put the county first and… Read more »