SNOW HILL – County officials are exploring the purchase of a riverboat to increase tourism in southern Worcester County.Tom Perlozzo, the county’s director of recreation and parks, tourism, and economic development, told the Worcester County Commissioners that his office was considering the purchase of a riverboat to attract visitors to Snow Hill and Pocomoke.“It’s not… Read more »
BERLIN – A conservation easement in Somerset County will protect more than 1,000 acres of habitat for the American black duck.The Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) last week announced a 1,066-acre conservation easement funded through a grant secured by Duck’s Unlimited from the North American Wetland Conservation Act to protect habitat for the American black… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council approved zoning changes for the former Southern States property and the former Harley Davidson property this week.The council on Monday voted unanimously to approve rezoning requests for both the Southern States property on Broad Street as well as the Harley Davidson property on Route 50.Attorney Joe Moore told the… Read more »
BERLIN – A retired professor of economics is the latest citizen to add his name to the ballot for this fall’s municipal election.Daniel Packey filed this week to run for the District 3 council seat. Packey, who moved to Berlin a little more than a year ago, said retirement had given him some free time… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A new overlay district could bring the Ocean Downs Casino more in line with local zoning.Last week, the Worcester County Planning Commission voted unanimously to give a favorable recommendation to a new casino overlay zone proposed by the Ocean Downs Casino. Currently, the property is zoned A-2 agricultural and the casino is… Read more »
BERLIN – A property owner shared plans to build an 80-unit apartment complex on North Main Street with town officials this week.Engineer John Salm met with the Berlin Planning Commission Wednesday to talk about his plans for Victorian Oaks, an 80-unit luxury apartment complex on seven acres on North Main Street. Commission members were quick… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin officials agreed to write off half of the $3.4 million debt the town’s sewer fund owes to its general fund.The Berlin Town Council voted Monday to approve a staff recommendation to forgive about $1.7 million of the $3.4 million sewer fund debt. In writing it off, officials agreed that quarterly financial reports… Read more »
BERLIN – Additional street repairs will soon be underway in Berlin following approval from town officials this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to move forward with more street resurfacing as well as corrections to the sidewalks in Walnut Hill, which have become a hazard.“It’s a huge safety issue out there,” Town Administrator… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Voters returned two incumbents to the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors.A ballot count on Friday revealed that incumbents Colette Horn and Doug Parks received the most votes in this summer’s election. Parks collected 2,206 votes, Horn 1,801 and challenger Stuart Lakernick 1,149.“We express our appreciation to all of the candidates who… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Fiddlers Convention will not take place next month as COVID-19 remains a concern.“This event has been a favorite of visitors and locals for almost three decades and will be sorely missed by all,” the Berlin Chamber of Commerce statement read. “Unfortunately, the global pandemic and the very thing that makes our… Read more »