SNOW HILL – County officials approved a $74 million five-year capital improvement plan this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously this month to approve a $74,157,732 capital improvement plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2022 through 2026.“The bond rating agency looks closely at our capital improvement plan as a financial planning tool for the county,” said… Read more »
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Worcester To Welcome Back Students, Teachers Monday For In-Person Instruction; County To Continue Distance Learning For Majority
NEWARK – Worcester County’s public schools will welcome some students back to classrooms Monday, Jan. 4.Though local COVID-19 figures are on the rise, Worcester County Public Schools will open schools to a targeted group of students Monday. Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said in a message to parents this week that the reopening comes after… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Discusses Priorities For First Full Year; Tyndall Will Not Propose Tax Increase
BERLIN – Maintaining the town’s finances, improving its appearance and supporting its businesses are Mayor Zack Tyndall’s goals moving into the new year.Tyndall, who served as a town councilman until he defeated incumbent Gee Williams in October’s election, said that moving into 2021, his focuses for Berlin are the budget, beautification and empowering the town’s… Read more »
Berlin’s Bustling Business Community Weathers 2020 Challenges
BERLIN – While the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, Berlin nonetheless welcomed several new businesses to town in 2020.Nine new businesses opened in Berlin in 2020 while three more are preparing to open in the spring of 2021. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, believes they’ve been drawn by the… Read more »
Pines Officials Highlight Upcoming Drainage Improvement 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 »
Retiring Berlin Police Officer Recognized
BERLIN – Town officials honored Senior Officer Claude Holland upon his retirement last week.Holland, who spent 14 years with the Berlin Police Department, retired Friday.“Claude has been with the town since 2006,” Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said. “He has been instrumental over the years with the National Night Out event. He’s going to be sorely… Read more »
Retiring Worcester School Board Members Recognized
NEWARK – Education officials thanked retiring school board members Sara Thompson and Barry Brittingham for their service this week.Officials recognized Thompson and Brittingham Tuesday during the monthly meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education. Brittingham served for nearly 10 years while Thompson steps down after 26.5 years of service.“It’s a bittersweet day,” Superintendent Lou… Read more »
Budget ‘Challenges’ Discussed In Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association faces a number of challenges going into the next budget year, according to General Manger John Viola.At Saturday’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors, Viola reviewed projected financial figures for the coming budget year. His comments came after initial budget books were distributed to… Read more »
Electric Utility Bills Top Legislative Priorities For Berlin
BERLIN – Legislation impacting the electric utility, the future of Heron Park and the lingering effects of COVID-19 were among the concerns shared with members of the Eastern Shore Delegation by Berlin officials.Mayor Zack Tyndall and members of the Berlin Town Council met via Zoom with Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Del. Wayne Hartman and Del…. Read more »
Proposed School Calendars Weighed
NEWARK – Community members will have a chance to weigh in on calendar proposals for the coming school year with a survey in January.The Worcester County Board of Education last week was presented with two calendar options for the 2021-2022 school year. The board will be provided a final recommendation in February after a community… Read more »