BERLIN – A county official raised questions about a library program this week, citing potential political connections.Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino expressed concerns this week about the Read Woke program currently offered at the Worcester County Library. He said the program had been funded by a group that appeared to be connected to Black Lives… Read more »
BERLIN – The lawsuit regarding occupancy at White Horse Park will not go to trial next week as an agreement between the parties has been reached.More than a year after the lawsuit was filed, the residents fighting the county’s occupancy restrictions at White Horse Park have reached an agreement with the county and the homeowners… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a site plan for the Berlin Commons, an outdoor special event and community space, after a lengthy discussion Wednesday.A week after the proposal earned approval from the Berlin Historic District Commission, The Buzz Meadery’s plan for the Berlin Commons received approval from the Berlin Planning Commission. The commission voted 4-1,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to provide a $100,000 grant to Atlantic General Hospital in the coming fiscal year.Though there was initially a motion to eliminate the hospital’s grant during budget discussions this week, the commissioners voted 6-0, with Commissioner Bud Church absent, to provide Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) with… Read more »
BERLIN – County officials agreed this week to cut $115,000 from the Town of Berlin’s municipal grant to supplement EMS funding for the Berlin Fire Company.During budget deliberations Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted to decrease Berlin’s $465,000 unrestricted grant by $115,000. The decision came after commissioners expressed frustration with the level of funding the… Read more »
BERLIN – County officials approved conceptual plans for a new shopping center on Route 50 near Ocean Pines.The Worcester County Planning Commission on Thursday approved a sketch plan for Coastal Square Shopping Center, a commercial development proposed just west of McDonalds. Though a big box store is expected to anchor the project, no specific retailers… Read more »
BERLIN – The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will kick off the 2021 season with a schedule of new events aimed at increasing interest in the local landmark.As opening day nears on May 18, museum volunteers are prepping for a series of new events they hope will renew community interest in the facility.“We’re sort of… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Local officials continue to explore ways to allow more agritourism in Worcester County.At a work session Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners instructed the county’s department of development review and permitting to work with economic development staff to develop agritourism regulations to be considered later this month.“There are a ton of opportunities that… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials want more details from potential broadband providers before they decide to invest in expanding rural internet access.After hearing from representatives of Talkie Communications and Choptank Fiber last month, the Worcester County Commissioners discussed broadband options this week. They agreed to seek detailed proposals from each of the companies before moving… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Requests for public safety and education funding highlighted the county’s annual public budget input session this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday invited the public to weigh in on the county’s proposed $218 million budget for the coming fiscal year. They’re set to begin work sessions to balance the budget, which currently… Read more »