SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Planning Commission approved plans for a new storage facility on Route 611.The site plan for Salt Grass Point Farms Mini Storage, an eight-building facility proposed in West Ocean City, was approved by the commission last Thursday. The project’s connections said mini storage would be a low impact use for… Read more »
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6-Month Berlin Finances Reviewed
BERLIN – A six-month financial review yielded no major surprises, according to municipal staff.On Monday, Finance Director Natalie Saleh reviewed six-month financial figures with Mayor Zack Tyndall and members of the town council.“Overall nothing outstanding,” Saleh said.Saleh reviewed the town’s figures for the six months ending Dec. 31, 2020. As is typical, taxes accounted for… Read more »
Berlin Planning Comm. Tables Auto Zone Site Plan Approval; Store Planned For Old McDonald’s Site
BERLIN – Town officials delayed approval of plans for an Auto Zone on Route 50 to give the developer time to improve the appearance of the store.The Berlin Planning Commission tabled a decision regarding a site plan for an Auto Zone near the intersection of Route 50 and Seahawk Road. Commission members asked developers to… Read more »
Berlin Chamber Organizes First ‘Hearts For Heroes’ Weekend
BERLIN – A new “Hearts for Heroes” promotion is giving local shops a chance to honor the pandemic’s essential workers this weekend.The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is hosting Hearts for Heroes Feb. 12-15. Participating businesses will display hearts in their windows to show support for local heroes while offering special prices and promotions.“We want to… Read more »
Berlin Council Talks About Selling Portion Of Heron Park; Public’s Views Sought
BERLIN – Elected officials are considering selling a portion of Heron Park to help offset its costs.After receiving inquiries from multiple parties interested in buying various portions of the 62-acre park property, Mayor Zack Tyndall told the town council this week he wanted their input. Council members said they wanted more information and to hear… Read more »
New Showell School Comes In $609K Under Budget
BERLIN – School system officials highlighted $609,000 in cost savings associated with the construction of the new Showell Elementary School this week.To celebrate the new school costing less than anticipated, Superintendent Lou Taylor presented the Worcester County Commissioners with a check for the remaining fund balance of $609,580.“I thank you not only for your funding… Read more »
Raises Included In Proposed School System Budget
NEWARK – Teachers are slated to receive a pay increase in the proposed budget under consideration by the Worcester County Board of Education.Local education officials on Tuesday reviewed the school system’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. The spending plan includes funding for teacher pay increases, which officials said would help with recruiting and retaining high… Read more »
Commissioners Agree To Create Workforce ‘Connector’ Position
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a new economic development position to target workforce engagement.After tabling a decision on the new position last month, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to approve the position recommended by the county’s economic development department.“A job is empowerment,” said Melanie Pursel, the county’s director… Read more »
County Connection Issues Discussed Again
SNOW HILL – A local doctor called on county officials to do more to address the lack of reliable cell and internet coverage throughout the county.In a recent letter, Dr. William T. Greer III asked the Worcester County Commissioners to bring a cell tower to the Bishopville area to address the longstanding lack of cell… Read more »
Worcester To Rent Public Landing Boat Slips
SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans to rent out boat slips at Public Landing.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to move forward with renting out 30 slips at Public Landing. The proposal was recommended by Tom Perlozzo, the county’s director of recreation, parks, tourism and economic development.“It would be in our opinion… Read more »