NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously to reappoint Superintendent Lou Taylor for another four-year term.Taylor, who has led Worcester County Public Schools for the last five years, was reappointed for a second four-year term on Tuesday. He was initially appointed interim superintendent in 2016 upon the resignation of Jerry Wilson. Taylor… Read more »
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County Workforce Position Questioned
SNOW HILL – New information has two of the Worcester County Commissioners questioning a recent decision to hire a workforce engagement specialist.Commissioner Chip Bertino expressed concern this week over information provided by the consultant who handled the county’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. The information, provided after the commissioners voted to use funding… Read more »
Early Release School Calendar Option Selected
NEWARK – School system officials approved a calendar for the 2021-2022 school year that tentatively ends the school year June 14, 2022.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted to approve a calendar for the next school year that goes from Sept. 7 to June 14, 2022.“It’s pretty straightforward,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said.In December,… Read more »
Annual AGH Report Spotlights Pandemic Response
SNOW HILL – Firsthand accounts of the many impacts of COVID-19 highlighted Atlantic General Hospital’s annual presentation to county officials this week.On Tuesday, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) representatives met with the Worcester County Commissioners to share the hospital’s usual annual report. While prior reports consisted of statistics and strategic planning, this year’s primarily focused on… Read more »
Tech Students Participate In Debate
NEWARK – Worcester Technical High School students shared their views on environmental issues ranging from wind farms to a new Bay Bridge span during a virtual debate last week.On Feb. 11, students in Valerie Zienty’s senior pre-engineering class at Worcester Tech participated in an environmental policy debate moderated by Delegate Charles Otto and Berlin Mayor… Read more »
County Approves Boat Ramp Use For Charter Business; 6-1 Vote Permits Commercial Use
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a local boat captain’s request to use the South Point boat ramp for his bowfishing charter business.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to allow Marc Spagnola to use the South Point boat ramp to take fishing customers out.“I think this gentleman’s use of it is low impact,”… Read more »
Early Release School Calendar Option Selected
NEWARK – School system officials approved a calendar for the 2021-2022 school year that tentatively ends the school year June 14, 2022.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted to approve a calendar for the next school year that goes from Sept. 7 to June 14, 2022.“It’s pretty straightforward,” Superintendent Lou Taylor said.In December,… Read more »
Open-Air West OC Restaurant Concept Denied Alcohol License Upgrade; Taustin On Rejection: ‘I’m Actually Out Of Business Now’
NEWARK – The future of a West Ocean City restaurant remains in question this week after a change to its liquor license was denied.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Wednesday denied a license upgrade request from Mad Fish. Though the restaurant’s connections asked for a change in its license to allow for… Read more »
Berlin Boy’s Hopes To Install Wood Duck Boxes At Park Approved
BERLIN – Town officials approved a local boy’s plan to install wood duck boxes at Heron Park this week.On Monday, the town council voted unanimously to approve a request from Worcester County 4-H member Ewan Betz, who wants to install duck boxes near the ponds at Heron Park. Betz plans to put boxes near the… Read more »
Berlin Continues Skate Park Talk
BERLIN – Town officials again talked about the potential for a skate park this week.In the wake of a discussion of potentially selling one or more portions of Heron Park, council members again brought up the issue of a skate park. Councilman Jay Knerr said he wanted to see the town make some efforts after… Read more »