BERLIN – Members of the town’s planning commission stressed the importance of sidewalks and bike paths in Berlin to State Highway Administration officials this week.On Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission met with various representatives from Maryland’s State Highway Administration (SHA) to talk about accessibility in town. They agreed to increase communication moving forward to ensure… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a text amendment that will ease restrictions associated with accessory apartments this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a text amendment that eliminates the requirement that the property owner reside in either the primary dwelling unit or the accessory apartment on the premises. Commissioner Jim Bunting, who with… Read more »
BERLIN – Shops will be open late in Berlin on Friday as the town celebrates the start of the holiday season with Ice Ice Berlin.On Friday, Nov. 27, shops will be open late in Berlin as the town hosts its first ever Ice Ice Berlin. In addition to browsing local shops, visitors can stroll downtown… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Snow Hill’s new riverboat could be docked in town by Valentine’s Day.The Black-Eyed Susan, purchased by Snow Hill last month with a loan from Worcester County, is currently in Salisbury undergoing repairs. Town Manager Gary Weber said that while he hopes work will be done in time to offer a Valentine’s Day… Read more »
BERLIN – As COVID-19 cases are on the rise, Berlin announced additional precautions — including a move to online meetings and a mask mandate for busy shopping days — to protect health and safety.The town announced on Wednesday that meetings were in the process of being moved online and that an emergency declaration would require… Read more »
NEWARK – Worcester County’s public schools returned to distance learning this week as COVID-19 positivity rates jumped.Parents were informed late Sunday afternoon that Worcester County Public Schools would halt in-person instruction and would instead offer virtual learning Nov. 16-30. Officials hope to reopen schools Dec. 1.“We will be continuing to monitor the community statistics regarding… Read more »
BERLIN – School system officials showcased the new Showell Elementary School on a media tour Friday.Though overshadowed by COVID-19 concerns, the new state-of-the-art Showell Elementary School opened this fall. The new facility, which is nearly double the size of the old school, was completed in just under two years despite the pandemic.“We didn’t miss one… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will use $171,000 in CARES Act funding to establish its much-discussed reserve fund.The Berlin Town Council this week agreed to use funding it received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to start a stabilization reserve fund.“I’d like to put that money away so that we can get… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved rezoning requests in Berlin and Bishopville last week.The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to reclassify a Route 611 property as commercial, in line with its use, and a request to rezone a property labeled estate to agricultural. Both changes were given favorable recommendations by the county’s planning commission.Attorney… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will continue its efforts to promote legislation that would help keep costs down for Berlin’s electric utility.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 to support Mayor Zack Tyndall’s proposal to help pay for a lobbyist to push Senate Bill 677 and House Bill 1392. The bills were cross filed to… Read more »