BERLIN– As the public comment period related to offshore wind remains open this month, US Wind highlighted local turbine plans at an Ocean Pines meeting last week.Dave Wilson, Maryland development manager for US Wind, made an informational presentation to the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors Saturday. Wilson outlined the company’s plans and highlighted efforts… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials approved the transfer of property expected to one day be home to a community center.The Berlin Town Council last week unanimously approved the transfer of two parcels of property from the Berlin Community Improvement Association (BCIA) to the Town of Berlin. The parcels, currently home to Head Start and a multi-purpose building,… Read more »
Associate EditorBERLIN– A proposal from a developer interested in Heron Park will not be added to the town council’s agenda.In a straw poll this week, the council indicated 3-2 that they did not want to grant a local developer’s request to have his proposed Heron Park contract added to a future meeting agenda. The decision… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials reaffirmed their commitment to seeing a skate park on a portion of Heron Park this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council had a brief discussion regarding skate park location at Heron Park. While there was initially some talk of situating it on parcel 57, where the old processing plant is, they agreed… Read more »
BERLIN – Area residents again voiced traffic safety concerns related to an apartment complex on Seahawk Road.Berlin residents Gabe and Diana Purnell approached the Berlin Town Council this week to ask for road improvements in front of the Oceans East apartments on Seahawk Road. They said the striping on the road is difficult to see… Read more »
BERLIN– A visit from a local farmer highlighted National Farm to School Month for students at Buckingham Elementary School.Local farmer Carol Cross visited Buckingham last week as students all got a taste of a salad made with kale from Cross Farms. The visit was in recognition of National Farm to School Month, an initiative started… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials approved rain dates for three key Berlin events in 2024.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve rain dates for the Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash, Berlin Fiddlers Convention and Oktoberfest. The rain dates were requested after weather prompted the cancellation of several events this year.“I do believe a… Read more »
NEWARK– Education officials maintain that schools are safe and cite a “gross failure” in communication as the reason for the current discord between the school system and local law enforcement.Following a trio of closed session meetings to discuss concerns shared by Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Worcester County Board of… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials delayed a West Street project to allow for changes to the proposal.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-1 to table design of improvements for West Street. The delay will allow Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF) a chance to update their proposal to address additional stormwater issues raised by the council.“We’ll make… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The county’s retiree benefit funds continue to improve, according to an annual report.Finance Director Phil Thompson told the Worcester County Commissioners last week that the county’s new OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) liability decreased 10% in the last year. The improvement comes in the wake of an increased level of funding paired… Read more »