BERLIN – Town leaders abandoned plans to host New Year’s Eve fireworks and will instead plan for a July 2021 event.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to plan for fireworks on July 3, 2021. Though the town’s annual July 3 display was postponed earlier this year with hopes it could be held this… Read more »
BERLIN – With Halloween just days away, Mayor Zack Tyndall asked residents not to trick-or-treat in Berlin this year.While the town’s previous leadership opted not sponsor Halloween activities, Tyndall took a stronger stance this week and actively urged against trick-or-treating.“We have Halloween this Saturday and we’re in the middle of a pandemic so I am… Read more »
BERLIN – A new practice at town hall will help ensure that homeowners are aware if their properties are within the town’s historic district.Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood shared plans this month for a system tied to utility billing to make sure new property owners were informed if their homes were within the town’s historic district.“I… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this month agreed to rezone 55 acres off Nassawango Road in Snow Hill.The commissioners voted unanimously earlier in October to approve a request to reclassify 55 acres of RP (Resource Protection) property as A-1 agricultural. The change brings the zoning classification in line with the use of the… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s department heads shared their challenges and accomplishments with Berlin’s newly elected officials during an orientation this week.The director of each municipal department met with Mayor Zack Tyndall and Councilmembers Jay Knerr, Shaneka Nichols and Jack Orris — who were all elected this month — in an orientation session Wednesday.“This is a… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A Worcester County Circuit Court judge ruled the Ocean Pines Association should have held the referendum related to board spending proposed by a resident last year.Judge Beau Oglesby on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss the case filed by Slobodan Trendic against the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) related to its failure to… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials assured commercial watermen they heard their concerns at a meeting last week.On Oct. 16, Congressman Andy Harris joined Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman to meet with commercial fishermen at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor. Harris offered support as they pursue changes to ensure local watermen can continue… Read more »
NEWARK – Worcester County’s public schools continue to gradually return students to classrooms.Worcester County Public Schools remains in Stage Two of its Responsible Return model as COVID-19 continues to be a concern. A third of the county’s public school students are back in their schools for in-person learning and more will return on Monday.“We’ve welcomed… Read more »
BISHOPVILLE – Worcester County launched its new place brand, Maryland’s Coast, at Lighthouse Sound on Wednesday.Elected officials joined county staff and industry partners to share the new brand, which highlights the county’s greatest asset, the ocean.“Our goal was to define a distinct brand to strengthen our county’s destination as a vibrant destination for families, vacationers,… Read more »
BERLIN – County officials approved the creation of an overlay zone to allow Ocean Downs Casino to expand despite objections from Ocean City’s mayor and representatives of the local hospitality industry.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2, with Commissioners Jim Bunting and Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve a casino entertainment district for the A-2… Read more »