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.

Berlin Park’s Industrial Building Parcel Valued At $100K; Town Reapplies For Demolition Grant

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

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 »

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 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 »