BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed to give the Maryland State Highway Administration a piece of property to allow for improvements at the intersection of Bay Street and Route 113.The council on Monday voted unanimously to convey 630 square feet of property to the State Highway Administration (SHA) and at the same time approved… Read more »
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Royal Farms Plans Off Route 589 Advance
SNOW HILL – County staff reviewed plans for a Royal Farms on Route 589 and a cottage court on Route 611 this week.The Worcester County Technical Review Committee held a teleconference Wednesday to review two upcoming projects. The committee discussed the Royal Farms planned for Route 589 next to Walgreens and also looked at a… Read more »
Berlin Restaurant Week Set For Jan. 11-17
BERLIN – Local eateries will again offer a variety of specials next week as the town celebrates Berlin Restaurant Week.Berlin Restaurant Week will take place Jan. 11-17. Because COVID-19 remains a concern, many participating establishments are offering carryout and to-go specials.“It’s the perfect time to try one of the many Berlin restaurants if you haven’t… Read more »
County To Fund Study Of Existing Public Warning Sirens
SNOW HILL – Despite cost concerns, county officials agreed to move forward with an evaluation of public warning sirens throughout Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to spend roughly $14,000 evaluating the county’s siren system. They also agreed to take over the siren system, which in the past has been partially the responsibility… Read more »
Busy Project Year Ahead For Berlin
BERLIN – The coming year will bring a variety of changes to Berlin’s landscape as several construction projects are poised to begin.Construction of a 7-Eleven, a new building at I.G. Burton Chevrolet and a variety of new apartments are all on the horizon in Berlin.“We are about to have construction projects on just about every… Read more »
County Votes To Continue Exploring Sports Complex Concept
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will continue to explore options for a sports complex.Though some expressed concern regarding an impact on taxpayers, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to have staff continue efforts to bring a sports complex to the county.“I’d like to see this thing get built because I think it’s going to… Read more »
UPDATED: Worcester Opts Against In-Person Instruction This Week; Health Department, Teachers Union Opposed Bringing Teachers, Students Back
NEWARK – Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor reaffirmed his commitment to bringing students back to schools this week despite the latest delay in resuming in-person instruction.Though Worcester County Public Schools postponed a return to in-person learning that was set to begin Jan. 4 after input from the local health department and teachers union,… Read more »
Pines Officials Highlight Upcoming Drainage Efforts
BERLIN – As recent rains have highlighted drainage issues in Ocean Pines, officials are assuring residents improvements are being planned.General Manger John Viola told concerned residents during December’s Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board meeting that improvements, notably work at Bainbridge Pond, would be done in 2021.“For the Bainbridge area, that whole area all around the… Read more »
Virtual ‘Ocean Pines Academy’ Seeks To Educate Community
OCEAN PINES – Residents could soon have an opportunity to expand their understanding of the Ocean Pines Association.General Manager John Viola said at this month’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors that he’d been tasked with putting together an “Ocean Pines Academy.” He said he was working with Julie Malinowski, OPA’s… Read more »
Virtual Celebration To Honor Worcester Youth’s Award Winners
BERLIN – Three community members will be recognized in January for their contributions to a local nonprofit.On Jan. 15, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will honor Gee Williams, Robin Walter and Adriano “Bubba” Almony at the nonprofit’s 45th Annual Celebration.“We will take time to celebrate what we have been able to accomplish despite… Read more »