BERLIN – Town officials are exploring the possibility of seeking grant funding for new playground equipment.The Berlin Town Council Monday voted to delay a decision regarding the town’s annual Community Parks and Playgrounds grant application. Though staff prepared a grant application for lighting at the Dr. William Henry Park basketball courts, at Mayor Zack Tyndall’s… Read more »
BERLIN – Exterior changes at The Globe are expected to neaten up Gay Street.The Berlin Historic District Commission held a special meeting this week to review plans to improve the Gay Street side of The Globe with a fence. The commission voted unanimously to approve the addition.“I think this is a great idea,” said commission… Read more »
BERLIN – A new commemorative program will give families a chance to honor loved ones through the dedication of park amenities.The Berlin Town Council this week approved a new commemorative program administered by the Berlin Parks Commission. With it, individuals can be honored and events can be memorialized with things like benches, bike racks and… Read more »
BERLIN– Dozens of cats and kittens will be showcased by a local group at a special adoption event next week.On Thursday, July 22, and Friday, July 23, Town Cats of Ocean City will take part in a special adoption event at the Berlin Petsmart as part of Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week. Town Cats volunteers… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for a trial disc golf program at Stephen Decatur Park.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 3-1 to approve disc golf special events at Stephen Decatur Park in August. Though several officials expressed hesitation about bringing the sport to the park, they agreed to allow it on a trial… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for townhouses on Maple Avenue are expected to move forward following approval from the Berlin Board of Appeals.The board last week voted unanimously to grant a conditional use request as well as a variance that will allow plans for 33 townhouses on Maple Avenue to proceed.“I am pleased that the Berlin Board… Read more »
BERLIN– Lighting for the basketball courts at Dr. William Henry Park, ping pong tables for John Howard Burbage Park and plans for a skate park are among the priorities determined by the Berlin Parks Commission.The commission voted on Tuesday to put basketball court lighting for Henry Park, ping pong tables for Burbage Park, a skate… Read more »
BERLIN – Redevelopment on Gay Street is set to continue with the demolition of an old house and construction of a mixed-use building.The Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) on Wednesday approved the demolition of the vacant house at 19 Gay St. Commission members voiced support for the developer’s plans to replace it with a mixed… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to prohibit trucks on several Pocomoke roads in response to concerns from residents.The commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to prohibit truck traffic on Cypress Road, New Bridge Road, Hillman Road, Tulls Corner Road and Old Virginia Road. The decision essentially reverses one made by the commissioners in… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials sent agritourism regulations back to the drawing board after expressing concerns regarding proposed changes.When presented with the latest version of the agritourism bill that’s been under discussion for the past several months, the Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to have staff refine the proposal. The decision came after several… Read more »