BERLIN – Officials delayed approval of a plan to host special events at a Berlin bed and breakfast to get more information about the proposal.The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals tabled a vote on a conditional use request that would have allowed The Inn Berlin — previously known as the Waystead Inn — to host… Read more »
POCOMOKE – Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine remains high but local officials say they’re doing the best they can with what they’re getting from the state.On Friday, the Worcester County Health Department hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Elks Lodge in Pocomoke with the assistance of the Maryland National Guard. While officials there praised… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials opted not to hold a closed session meeting this week after expressing concern about the lack of public notice.Less than a week after being advised of prior violations by the state’s Open Meetings Compliance Board, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously not to hold a closed session meeting Monday. Councilman Dean… Read more »
BERLIN – Citing the lack of available funding for projects, town officials this week voted to disband the Heron Park Advisory Committee.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to dissolve the committee that was created in 2017. Minutes of committee meetings will remain on the town’s website.“When future funding becomes available and we can… Read more »
BERLIN – Though the pandemic has slowed the process, Berlin is set to begin budget discussions next month.On Monday, elected officials voted to extend the town’s tax rate review schedule since the municipality would not be able to meet dates stipulated in the 2019 resolution.“I hate to give the excuse that it was pandemic driven,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County Public Schools will welcome another group of students back to in-person learning Feb. 8.Superintendent Lou Taylor announced Tuesday that after a successful return to face-to-face instruction for about 30% of students on Jan. 19, the school system would bring back all students with an “A week, B week” model on… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials agreed last week to have staff look for ways to strengthen local animal control laws.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to instruct the relevant county departments to look for ways to improve local animal control regulations. The vote came at the request of Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, who… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Police Department has added its support to efforts to bring a skatepark to the town.In response to skateboarding concerns brought up at this week’s town council meeting, Police Chief Arnold Downing said local kids needed a safe place to skateboard. He said they were going to continue to skate where they… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials say a variety of factors impacted recent charges for Berlin Electric Utility customers.Though some residents took to social media in recent days to express concern about increased PCA charges on their electric bills, town officials stressed this week that the town’s electric utility was a not-for-profit entity and that the PCA… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed a decision to create a new economic development position, citing a need for more information.The commissioners last week were presented with a request for a new economic development position that would target workforce issues in the county. Without information regarding the position’s financial impact, however, they opted… Read more »