BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall is hoping to expand beautification efforts throughout Berlin.On Monday, Tyndall plans to ask the town council to approve the creation of a beautification committee. He’s also got plans to reinvigorate a program that allows businesses to sponsor flower beds throughout town.“This was part of an initiative when I ran for… Read more »
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Public Landing Speed Limits Lowered
SNOW HILL – Speed limits have been lowered in the Public Landing area in response to citizen concerns.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to reduce speed limits in the Public Landing Wharf Road area. The changes come at the request of local residents.“I think this goes a long way toward addressing the concerns,” Commissioners… Read more »
UPDATED: On Cropper’s Sudden Passing, School System ‘Will Continue To Feel This Loss For A Long Time To Come’; Board Of Education Starts Fundraising Effort For Family
BERLIN – The school system is asking the community to support a local family following the sudden death of Worcester County Board of Education President Eric Cropper. He was 48.Cropper, who was elected to the school board in 2014 and was currently serving as president, passed away suddenly July 30. The school system launched a… Read more »
Berlin Approves Nonprofit’s Plans To Paint Basketball Courts
BERLIN – The basketball courts at Henry Park are set to receive a makeover this fall following approval from elected officials.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-0 to approve a local nonprofit’s proposal to paint the courts at Henry Park. We Heart Berlin Inc. has partnered with artist Shelton Hawkins to transform the basketball… Read more »
Helicopter Okayed For Celebrity Game
SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for a helicopter to land at the Worcester County Recreation Center during a celebrity basketball event next month.The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from a local bodyguard for an Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter to land at the recreation center Aug. 28.Kelly Rados, the county’s director… Read more »
Henry Park Lighting Tops Open Space List
BERLIN – Lighting for the Henry Park basketball courts is officially the town’s top priority as it seeks Program Open Space funding.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 Monday to approve a fiscal year 2023 Program Open Space Annual Program for Development that includes lighting for the basketball courts at Henry Park as well as ping… Read more »
BFC, Town Discuss Quarterly Report
BERLIN– Town officials want to see more detailed financial reports from the Berlin Fire Company.As representatives from the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) presented the Berlin Town Council with a quarterly report this week, Councilman Dean Burrell suggested the agency bring more detailed accounts in the future.“We just need to be as specific as possible when… Read more »
Asset Management Program OK’d
SNOW HILL – A new asset management program is expected to help the county better track the condition of its equipment.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to spend slightly more than $100,000 on a facility condition assessment proposal.“We’ll have a better approach to managing things as we move forward,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker… Read more »
Long-Time County Department Head Retires After 28 Years
SNOW HILL – Ed Tudor, longtime director of the Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting, stepped down last week after nearly three decades in the role.Tudor, head of the county’s zoning department, retired Friday after 28 years with Worcester County.“It was just time,” Tudor said in an interview this week.Tudor was in the… Read more »
Elected Officials Hear More About Drainage Concerns
BERLIN – A resident of Westminster Drive shared ongoing neighborhood drainage concerns with town officials this week.Westminster Drive resident Mary Hedlesky approached the Berlin Town Council this week to express frustration with longtime drainage issues in her neighborhood. Officials said that while progress might be slow, they were aware of the situation.“We are looking into… Read more »