BERLIN – Town officials approved a $5.9 million general fund budget for the coming fiscal year.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve the fiscal year 2021 budget. Budget approval comes two weeks after the council agreed to maintain the current tax rate of $.80 per $100 of assessed value.“There are no changes… Read more »
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Major Building Renovation Planned In Downtown Berlin
BERLIN – A corner of downtown Berlin will likely have a new look in the future as plans are underway for a major renovation of the building.Next week, the Berlin Historic District Commission will consider a proposed renovation of what’s commonly referred to as the Burbage building. The building includes storefronts on Pitts Street, such… Read more »
Worcester To Extend Sewer Service On Gum Point Road
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to extend a sewer line down Gum Point Road this week.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to create the Gum Point Road Area Sanitary Service Area and extend sewer line down the road.“The removal of septic systems is in the best interests of the residents of the… Read more »
Berlin Site Plan Review Near; Developer Plans Convenience Store, Brand Hotel
BERLIN – Plans for a 7-Eleven and hotel near the intersection of Route 50 and North Main Street will be reviewed by town officials next month.At its June meeting, the Berlin Planning Commission is expected to review plans for a 7-Eleven and an 80-room hotel on the property annexed by the town last year at… Read more »
Berlin To Spend $348K On Street Resurfacing
BERLIN – Town officials approved a $348,740 street resurfacing contract this week.At a meeting Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council approved a contract with ECM Corporation for the resurfacing of more than a dozen streets this summer.“They’re happy to be coming to town,” said Josh Taylor of Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.Taylor said the town had… Read more »
Home Relocation Leads To Berlin Councilman Stepping Down; Early Word Allows For Election To Decide Seat
BERLIN – Councilman Thom Gulyas announced plans to resign in September as his family prepares to leave Berlin.At Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, Gulyas, who is the at-large councilmember, said that thought there are two years left in his term he would give up his seat in September. He and his family expect… Read more »
Worcester Prep Community Celebrates Seniors With Festive Parade
BERLIN – Cars paraded amid a bevy of balloons and cheers Thursday as Worcester Preparatory School celebrated its senior class.As the global coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools and forced the cancelation of events worldwide, the Worcester Prep community came together to celebrate the class of 2020 with a drive thru parade in the school parking… Read more »
Worcester Schools OK June 15 Last Day
SNOW HILL – Education officials approved June 15 as the official last day of the school year.At a meeting on Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously to adjust the calendar for the current school year as a result of the COVID-19 closures that occurred in March.According to Carrie Sterrs, the school system’s… Read more »
County To Provide $330K To Resort For WOC Coverage
SNOW HILL – County officials reaffirmed their decision to fund West Ocean City ambulance service this week.As the Worcester County Commissioners resumed budget discussions on Tuesday, several were quick to question the figures presented by staff regarding emergency medical service grants. Though the commissioners voted 4-3 last week to provide Ocean City with the funding… Read more »
Officials Maintain County ‘Never Made A Pledge To AGH’
SNOW HILL – Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino on Tuesday defended a county decision to cut funding to Atlantic General Hospital.At a meeting of the commissioners Tuesday, Bertino disputed a claim by Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) CEO and President Michael Franklin that the county wasn’t following through with a five-year funding pledge. Franklin voiced the… Read more »