BERLIN – Municipal officials discussed plans for the town’s casino revenue at a meeting this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reiterated a commitment to using the municipality’s annual share of casino revenue to help pay for LEOPS (Law Enforcement Officers Pension System). The town has been asked by the Local Development Council, however, to… Read more »
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School Board Adopts Exam Policy Change
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of Education approved with reluctance a policy increasing the weight of certain final exams for high school students.The school board last week approved a change bringing local policy in line with a state requirement that biology and government final exams count for 20% of a student’s grade. Afterward,… Read more »
Berlin Seeks Federal Grant Help To Connect Communities
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed this week to apply for federal funding that could be used for design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113.On Monday, elected officials authorized an application for funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnection Communities and Neighborhoods for Community Planning Project. The funding could help the town… Read more »
Berlin Town Council Approves New Position In Split Vote
BERLIN – In a split vote, municipal officials approved a job description for a new special projects coordinator at town hall.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to approve a new position in town hall. Those who voted against the job description wanted it to do more to support the town’s planning department, as… Read more »
Berlin Seeks Federal Grant Help To Connect Communities
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed this week to apply for federal funding that could be used for design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113.On Monday, elected officials authorized an application for funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods for Community Planning Project. The funding could help the town… Read more »
Location Changes For New Hanukkah Event
BERLIN – A new event highlighting Hanukkah will still be held in Berlin this December though not at the location originally planned.Town officials said this week a menorah lighting event will be held in Berlin, likely at the welcome center, the second Thursday in December. While there was initially a plan to set up the… Read more »
Snow Hill Issues RFP For Black-Eyed Susan Riverboat
SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is seeking proposals for the purchase of its riverboat.Interested parties have until Oct. 3 to submit proposals for the purchase of the Black-Eyed Susan, the stern-wheeler paddleboat the town bought in 2020.Though officials initially talked about selling the boat in early 2023, they realized recently they had… Read more »
School Board Responds To County Budget Inquiries
SNOW HILL – Education officials responded to county questions about the school system’s budget with a variety of financial information.The Worcester County Board of Education last Thursday responded to the request the Worcester County Commissioners sent earlier this month seeking answers to budget questions. Todd Ferrante, president of the school board, said education officials appreciated… Read more »
Berlin Awarded $25,000 Main Street Improvement Grant
BERLIN – A $25,000 grant is expected to help with marketing as well as events in downtown Berlin.The Town of Berlin received a $25,000 Main Street Improvement Award from the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The funding is part of $2.2 million announced by DHCD Secretary Jake Day last Friday.“From a food… Read more »
Redistricting Moves Ahead
SNOW HILL– The process of redistricting is underway in Worcester County.County officials outlined the redistricting process, which adjusts election districts based on population, at a town hall meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino last week. The proposed maps will be the subject of a public hearing on Oct. 17.“They aren’t finalized,” said Jennifer… Read more »