SNOW HILL – Worcester County continues to evaluate the possibility of spray irrigation at the Ocean Pines Golf Course.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to hire a Frederick company to handle the evaluation of irrigation system replacement at the Ocean Pines Golf Course. Since last year, county officials have been exploring the possibility… Read more »
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Berlin Approves Police Changes
BERLIN – Town leaders approved changes related to use of force in the Berlin Police Department’s general orders this month.The Berlin Town Council on Jan. 11 voted unanimously to approve a couple mandated changes to the police general order related to use of force. Police Chief Arnold Downing said the amendments had to be made… Read more »
Public Schools Will Skip Finals
NEWARK – Worcester County Public Schools will waive final exams for first semester courses as a result of distance learning.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously to waive semester one final exams. The waiver was recommended by school system leadership.“We did this last spring,” said Annette Wallace, the school system’s chief academic… Read more »
Board Approve Ocean Pines Restaurant License Transfer
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved a license transfer for an Ocean Pines restaurant this week despite concerns about the applicants’ finances.In a hearing that was continued from December, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved a request to transfer the beer, wine and liquor license for Whiskers… Read more »
Commissioners Approve Funds To Replace Middle School Roof
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to fund the replacement of the roof at Stephen Decatur Middle School.On Jan. 5, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to provide the funding needed to install new shingles on the roof at the middle school. The project is expected to cost $240,000.“Stephen Decatur Middle School is in dire… Read more »
County To Form Committee To Study Fire, EMS Issues; Funding Options Will Be Reviewed
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a committee to tackle the issue of fire and EMS funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to create a committee to review funding options for the county’s fire and EMS service. Fire companies throughout the county have been struggling in… Read more »
Berlin Cited For Open Meetings Act Violations
BERLIN – The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found that the Town of Berlin violated the Open Meetings Act at two November closed session meetings.On Jan. 20, the Open Meetings Compliance Board (OMCB) issued an opinion regarding various violations of the Open Meetings Act related to closed session meetings on Nov. 16 and 23. The… Read more »
County To Form Committee To Study Fire, EMS Issues; Funding Options Will Be Reviewed
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed this week to create a committee to tackle the issue of fire and EMS funding in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to create a committee to review funding options for the county’s fire and EMS service. Fire companies throughout the county have been struggling in… Read more »
A Waiting Game For Many Qualified For COVID-19 Vaccinations
SNOW HILL – As COVID-19 vaccine demand continues to outpace supply, Worcester County residents are advised to keep checking the state’s website for available clinics.The Worcester County Health Department has been inundated in recent weeks with queries from people interested in getting vaccinated. Currently Maryland is in Phase 1B of its vaccine program and is… Read more »
Berlin’s Heron Park’s Future Remains In Limbo; Advisory Committee May Be Dissolved For Now
BERLIN – Berlin’s mayor is expected to recommend the dissolution of the Heron Park Advisory Committee next week.Citing the lack of available funds for the park, Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week he was planning to propose to the town council on Monday that the committee be discontinued. The committee was formed in 2017 to… Read more »