SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to move forward with an appraisal for property that could be the site of a future sports complex.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to seek an appraisal for property being considered as the site of a sports complex. Several of the commissioners have spent years trying to… Read more »
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Berlin Park’s Industrial Building Parcel Valued At $100K; Town Reapplies For Demolition Grant
BERLIN – The section of Heron Park containing the large dilapidated industrial building is worth about $100,000, according to an early 2021 appraisal.Parcel 57, one of multiple lots that makes up Heron Park, is valued at $100,000 in a March 18 appraisal report.“A former chicken processing facility, vacant for many years and in generally poor… Read more »
County Allocating Most Rescue Plan Funds To Broadband, Fire Companies
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will use close to $5 million in federal funding to expand broadband access and support local fire companies.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 6-1 to use the first half of the county’s funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for broadband and fire companies. Expanding internet access has… Read more »
Community Center Location Will Be Key Point For Committee
BERLIN– As officials prepare to create a committee to focus on a community center, many still believe the site of the Berlin Multi-Purpose Building is the ideal location for a new facility.Members of the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA), the group that owns the building, are still hoping the town will take over ownership of… Read more »
Berlin Planning Return Of Fireworks Display Saturday
BERLIN – The town’s annual fireworks display is set for dusk on July 3.After skipping last year due to crowding concerns amid the pandemic, the Town of Berlin will once again host fireworks July 3 to celebrate Independence Day. The display is set for dusk, approximately 9:15 p.m., on Saturday at Heron Park.“Fireworks are back… Read more »
Sidewalk, Crosswalk Project Underway Near Berlin Library
BERLIN – A new sidewalk will allow for safer pedestrian access to the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library.Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews last Friday installed a sidewalk connecting Main Street to Harrison Avenue. The sidewalk will allow safer access for pedestrians walking from Main Street to the library on Harrison Avenue.“The library… Read more »
Berlin To Welcome Back Bathtub Races Friday
BERLIN – Local businesses will once again show off their speed and ingenuity with the Berlin Bathtub Race.The Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host the 31st annual Berlin Bathtub Race Friday, July 9. Tubs, fitted with wheels and pushed and piloted by representatives of local businesses, will careen down Main Street as spectators line the… Read more »
School Board Looking To Secure Steel Early For SDMS Expansion
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education approved a steel bid for the addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School.The school board approved a $718,642 steel bid for the addition planned for Stephen Decatur Middle School at a special meeting last week. While construction won’t even start until the fall, officials noted there was a… Read more »
Berlin Officials Discuss Possible Action On Short-Term Rentals
BERLIN – Elected officials renewed discussions regarding potential short-term rental regulations this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council hosted a work session to review an ordinance that would establish regulations governing short-term rentals in town. Council members shared their thoughts but said they were eager to hear from the public moving forward.“I would like to… Read more »
Berlin Officials Discuss Possible Action On Short-Term Rentals; Community Input Sought
BERLIN – Elected officials renewed discussions regarding potential short-term rental regulations this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council hosted a work session to review an ordinance that would establish regulations governing short-term rentals in town. Council members shared their thoughts but said they were eager to hear from the public moving forward.“I would like to… Read more »