BERLIN – A three-day celebration of jazz and blues kicks off in Berlin next Friday.The 13th Annual Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash, modified this year and known as “Jazz and Blues, Art & Booths,” is set for May 7-9. Though scaled back from what it has been in the past, the event will feature live… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Legislation to enhance Worcester County’s animal control regulations continues to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to introduce a text amendment that would strengthen local animal control laws. Various county departments partnered together to draft the changes after concerns were raised regarding a dog breeder in Pocomoke.“We found our codes… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners are expected to discuss zoning and agritourism at a work session next week.The commissioners last week agreed to make a text amendment that would pave the way for more agritourism in Worcester County the subject of an upcoming work session. Though proposed by staff as a way to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A variety of administrative changes highlighted this week’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education.On Tuesday, school system officials shared administrative changes for the coming school year. Superintendent Lou Taylor praised those taking on new roles.“They’re going in at really difficult times,” he said. “I’m confident these folks will do outstanding… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Concerns initially shared with a town zoning board spilled over into another administrative hearing this week as the Inn Berlin sought a license to serve beer and wine.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners on Wednesday approved the license request from the Inn Berlin but not before neighbors objected to the bed… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s elected officials declared their support for the U.S. Constitution this week following a discussion of the Second Amendment.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to proclaim Worcester County a sanctuary for the Constitution and the entire Bill of Rights. Though Commissioner Bud Church launched the discussion because he supported a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A north Ocean City restaurant will be able to expand its operations despite concerns from neighbors.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved plans from Beach Barrels in north Ocean City for a permanent deck where its temporary outdoor seating — allowed because of COVID-19 — has been located. Because of… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The news the Town of Ocean City selected one of Worcester County’s top department heads for a new position in the resort took county leaders by surprise this week.Ocean City officials on Monday night confirmed Tom Perlozzo, currently Worcester County’s director of recreation and parks, tourism and economic development, as the resort’s… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners this week approved plans for Pier 23, the restaurant set to replace Mad Fish on Ocean City’s commercial harbor.On Wednesday, the Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved a request from representative Cole Taustin to build and make changes to the premises of Pier 23. BLC… Read more »
BERLIN – A Berlin bed and breakfast will be able to host outdoor special events following approval from the board of appeals last week.The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-1 last week to approve a special exception that will allow The Inn Berlin to hold tented outdoor events. Though some residents of the area… Read more »