SNOW HILL – Officials approved the transfer of the liquor license formerly held by BJ’s on the Water to the connections of Atlantic Beach House this week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Wednesday agreed to transfer the license once held by BJ’s on the Water to Windward OC LLC. Though there were… Read more »
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Berlin Police Seek Direct Citizen Reports Rather Than Social Media Posts
BERLIN – In the wake of speeding concerns shared on social media, Police Chief Arnold Downing once again encouraged citizens to call his department to report problems.Following recent discussion on Facebook regarding speeding in downtown Berlin, Downing advised elected officials and residents to call the Berlin Police Department to report issues.“If you have an issue… Read more »
EDUs Approved For West OC Mobile Home Expansion
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a request for sewer service that will allow for the expansion of a West Ocean City mobile home park.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to allow Mark Odachowski’s Salt Life Park LLC to purchase 34 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) to expand the existing mobile home park on Old… Read more »
Community Center Committee Eyed To Guide Berlin Process
BERLIN – Elected officials agreed this week to create a committee to focus on planning for a community center.The Berlin Town Council voted 5-0 Monday to create the Community Center Development Committee (CCDC) to focus on planning for a facility. The move comes after residents took to social media last week to address the need… Read more »
Berlin Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Veto; 5-0 Vote Ratifies Spending Plan, Including Raises
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to overturn Mayor Zack Tyndall’s budget veto.The council voted 5-0 Monday to overturn Tyndall’s May 28 veto of the amended budget the council adopted last month. The amended budget includes items Tyndall had cut, such as a 1.5% employee cost of living increase and funding for cell… Read more »
Deputy Heller’s ‘Ultimate Sacrifice’ Remembered 21 Years Later
POCOMOKE – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy First Class Brian K. Heller on the 21st anniversary of his death this week.Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, joined by Heller’s fellow law enforcement officers and members of Heller’s family, commemorated his death with a ceremony on Route 113 on June 14. Heller was killed in a single… Read more »
Former Day Care Site Will Reopen As Sunny Start Learning Center
BERLIN – A popular local daycare will reopen under new ownership this summer.Dee Shorts, the Worcester County Public Schools chief academic officer for pre-k through eighth grade, has partnered with Nan Howe, a retired Ocean City Elementary School teacher, to open Sunny Start Learning Center at the facility previously known as Beary Best Day Care…. Read more »
Pocomoke Truck Traffic Concerns
BERLIN – County officials are expected to discuss changes to truck routes in Pocomoke after hearing concerns from citizens.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to discuss changes to truck routes at their first meeting in July. Residents of Old Virginia Road and a handful of other streets have asked commissioners to revisit a previous… Read more »
Proposed Butcher Operation’s Zoning Appeal Dropped
BERLIN – A property owner’s appeal of a county decision regarding his plans to butcher and sell beef has been dropped.Though the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals was set to hear an appeal related to Newark resident Robert Ewell’s plan to sell beef from the cattle he raises on his farm, the item was… Read more »
Berlin Mulling Another Run At State Demolition Grant
BERLIN – The town could soon apply for another grant to help fund the demolition of derelict buildings at Heron Park.Though Berlin didn’t receive funding during the state’s last round of strategic demolition grant awards, Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells is preparing another application following positive comments from state officials.“They said we had… Read more »