SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will soon be moving to encrypted radio communications.Like a growing number of police departments nationwide, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be transitioning in January to encrypted radio communications. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says the change is meant to keep law enforcement officers safe.“I understand that this is… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Local leaders agreed to send federal officials a letter in support of a dedicated dredging vessel for Maryland.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to send a letter of support for a new dredging vessel to Worcester County’s federal delegation—Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Andy Harris and Sen. Ben Cardin. The decision… Read more »
NEWARK – In the wake of law enforcement concerns related to school safety, education officials this week released a statement citing a breakdown in communication between the parties involved.In a statement released Tuesday evening, the Worcester County Board of Education stressed that schools were not unsafe and reiterated the school system’s commitment to providing a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Despite support from the public, county officials this week voted against a zoning change for a Snow Hill property.Following a public hearing Tuesday, a motion to approve the rezoning of a property on Market Street from agricultural to commercial failed with a 3-4 vote by the Worcester County Commissioners. The change, requested… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Concern about the county’s redistricting timeline highlighted a public hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners hosted a public hearing regarding proposed redistricting of the county’s election boundaries. Election Director Patti Jackson, the only commenter, brought up the fact that there was a candidate filing deadline in February.“We’re going to have… Read more »
BERLIN – The community is united in its desire to see Buckingham Elementary School replaced.In the wake of the news that the state will not be providing funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School, local officials, educators, parents and community members have all come forward to share their support for the project.“Buckingham was built eight… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to seek bids for a comprehensive plan update.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved bid documents related to a comprehensive plan update.The county will now seek proposals from consultants interested in handling the project.“The comprehensive plan update is currently being done because it is state mandated every… Read more »
BERLIN – The town is seeking input from residents as it begins the strategic planning process.Town of Berlin residents are being asked to complete a strategic planning survey that will be included with their next utility bill.“As part of our ongoing efforts for strategic planning, we invite you to participate in this Community Sentiment Survey,”… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials agreed to reallocate about $8,900 in unspent funds to the Berlin Fire Company.At the request of Berlin Fire Company (BFC) President David Fitzgerald, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 this week to provide the agency with the roughly $8,900 left from the company’s prior year’s grant. Municipal officials want the funding to… Read more »
BERLIN – Pickleball lines will be added to the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to allow local nonprofit We Heart Berlin to move forward with plans to add pickleball lines to the courts at Decatur Park. The nonprofit raised $3,500 to fund the project.“Without the help of… Read more »