BERLIN – The town’s Main Street program awarded 43 grants, ranging from $2,500 to $6,000, to local businesses this month.Thanks to $7 million awarded to Main Street Maryland programs by Gov. Larry Hogan in February, the Berlin Main Street program was able to award $194,113 in grants aimed at helping businesses address impacts of COVID-19.“We’re… Read more »
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Façade Grant Awarded To Historic Berlin Home
BERLIN – An iconic Berlin home is expected to receive some much-needed attention with the help of a façade grant.The Pitts House, located at 201 William St., has been approved for a façade grant for replacing glass windows and repainting. The structure, which has been vacant for decades, represents a significant piece of historic Berlin…. Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Slows Down Short-Term Rental Changes
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors has canceled Saturday’s town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental guidelines.On Wednesday, President Larry Perrone announced the board’s decision to cancel its April 17 town hall meeting to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations.“[Director] Frank Daly is withdrawing his motions after consultation with all… Read more »
ICE’s Bill Passage To Impact Worcester Jail
SNOW HILL – Though Gov. Larry Hogan could veto a bill that would prohibit the county jail from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, county officials are still preparing for decreased revenues going forward.The legislature this week passed the “Dignity Not Detention Act,” which will ban local jails like Worcester County’s from housing detainees for… Read more »
Berlin Fire Company Requests $477K More In Town Grants; Four New Full-Time Hires Needed
BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company is asking the Town of Berlin to more than double its annual grant to the agency.On Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) President David Fitzgerald presented the Berlin Town Council with a request for roughly $477,000 in additional emergency medical services (EMS) funding and an additional $84,715 in fire and… Read more »
Berlin Council Advocates For Helping Employees In Budget
BERLIN – Town council members continue to advocate for employee raises despite Mayor Zack Tyndall’s recommendations.In a budget work session this week, council members said they didn’t support the cuts to cell phone and vehicle allowances Tyndall proposed. They also called for some sort of cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to be included for employees in the… Read more »
Berlin Police Chief Clarifies Skateboarding Approach; Frequent Offenders’ Board Get Confiscated For Short Time
BERLIN – Town officials could soon be reviewing Berlin’s laws regarding skateboarding following concerns voiced by community members.The Berlin Police Department’s recent confiscation of some skateboards prompted spirited debate on social media this week regarding the activity. While some cited safety issues created by kids skateboarding where they shouldn’t, including along Main Street, others used… Read more »
Worcester County Seeing Flurry Of Retirements Including Chief Administrative Officer; Young To Replace Higgins This Summer
SNOW HILL – Worcester County is set to lose decades of experience with the retirement of several key employees this year.Along with the retirement of Public Works Director John Tustin this month, the county is also going to see the departures of Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins and Budget Officer Kathy Whited in the next… Read more »
Worcester To Use $1M Grant On Mobile Learning Units; Two 31-Foot RVs Will Be Purchased
SNOW HILL – A $1 million grant will enable the school system to begin bringing the classroom to the community with new mobile learning units.With a $1 million grant from the state, Worcester County Public Schools will be purchasing two customized recreational vehicles that will allow educators in Pocomoke and Snow Hill to visit students… Read more »
Commission Gives Thumbs Up To Billboard Rebuilding Amendment
SNOW HILL – A change being considered at the county level will allow for the replacement of billboards in Worcester County.A text amendment that would permit billboards to be replaced received the support of the county’s planning commission last week despite staff’s recommendation against it. The change would allow a billboard knocked down in a… Read more »