BERLIN – Town officials will discuss a reserve policy and the possibility of forgiving some of the sewer fund’s longstanding debt at their next meeting.Though the items were on the agenda this week, Monday’s Berlin Town Council meeting was cut short due to problems with the livestream video. Mayor Gee Williams says they’ll now be… Read more »
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Officials Cut Meeting Short Over Poor Audio
BERLIN – Officials cut this week’s Berlin Town Council meeting short upon learning of audio problems with the livestream video.The council voted unanimously to end Monday’s meeting after members of the public reported audio problems with the video being livestreamed on Facebook.“With the public not being able to hear, I would recommend that we postpone… Read more »
Berlin Board Talks Oct. Election
BERLIN – The Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections met this week as preparations for the municipal election have begun.Mary Bohlen, deputy town administrator, welcomed the board’s new members and reviewed procedures for the election.“It’s a learning experience for all of us every two years,” Bohlen said.The election, set for Oct. 6, will be the… Read more »
SHA Continues To Seek 589 Intersection Solutions; Developer Thinks OPA Board Responsible For Problems
OCEAN PINES – State Highway Administration officials continue to consider a roundabout at the Ocean Pines north gate as they look for a solution to Route 589 traffic concerns.The Worcester County Commissioners this week advised the State Highway Administration (SHA) of traffic safety issues at the entrance to the Ocean Pines Health Pavilion on Route… Read more »
Worcester County Considering One Week In School, One Week Distance Learning Rotation
NEWARK – Worcester County education officials are exploring face-to-face instruction, distance learning and a hybrid of the two as they prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.In a school board meeting Tuesday, officials outlined the Worcester County Public Schools’ Responsible Return model. The plan notes that while the traditional educational environment would be preferable, officials are… Read more »
Berlin Offering Social Media MASKerade Campaign
BERLIN – A new promotion aims to encourage mask wearing in downtown Berlin.As mask shaming makes headlines amid the ongoing health crisis, officials in Berlin are trying to be proactive with a new social media contest. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said this week people who entered the contest would be… Read more »
Worcester Business Grants Available
BERLIN – Worcester County Back to Business grant applications are now being accepted.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved the grant program that will disburse $2.18 million to local businesses affected by COVID-19. Approval came after the removal of questions deemed to be too subjective by the commissioners.“My concern is we want this to be… Read more »
Berlin Planners Support Rezoning Requests
BERLIN – Rezoning requests for the former Harley Davidson property on Route 50 and the former Southern States on Broad Street moved forward with favorable recommendations from the Berlin Planning Commission.The commission on Wednesday agreed to send both requests on to the Berlin Town Council with favorable recommendations. Two Farms Inc., the company that owners… Read more »
County Planners Support Snow Hill Rezoning Request
SNOW HILL – A request to rezone land off Nassawango Road in Snow Hill received a favorable recommendation from the Worcester County Planning Commission last week.The planning commission voted 4-1 to forward a request to rezone close to 50 acres of land currently designated Resource Protection (RP) on to the Worcester County Commissioners with a… Read more »
County Seeks Safety Improvements At Health Pavilion Intersection
BERLIN – County officials agreed this week to contact Maryland’s State Highway Administration to ask for safety improvements to Route 589 in the area of the Ocean Pines Health Pavilion.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to send the State Highway Administration (SHA) a letter expressing concern regarding the entrance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s… Read more »