SNOW HILL – At the urging of a property owner, Worcester County is working toward extending a sewer line down Gum Point Road.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to plan for a public hearing regarding the extension of public sewer to the homes along Gum Point Road. The project would allow for the elimination of aging… Read more »
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County Disconnects New Park Lights For Now
SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed to turn off the lights at Newtown Park in Pocomoke to ensure public safety.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to disconnect the lights around the baseball fields at Newtown Park last week. They’ll remain disconnected until wiring issues are addressed.“I don’t think any of us really want to do this,… Read more »
Online Learning Efforts To Begin For Worcester County Schools During Extended Closure
SNOW HILL – While the coronavirus school closure has been extended through April 24, local students will be expected to take part in digital learning during the coming weeks.In the wake of the announcement that the statewide school closure would extend through April 24, Superintendent Lou Taylor briefly addressed plans for digital learning in Worcester… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Drops Tax Increase Proposal Amid Crisis
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams has dropped plans to increase Berlin’s property tax rate in light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.Williams released a statement Monday outlining measures the town was putting in place to combat the spread of the virus as well as his plan to hold the tax rate at 80 cents per $100… Read more »
UPDATED: Positive COVID-19 Individuals In Worcester, Wicomico Counties Had ‘Close Contact’
(This article has been updated at 6 p.m.)SNOW HILL – County officials urged residents to stay calm as they shared details of Worcester County’s first COVID-19 case Thursday.In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) staff confirmed a Worcester County man in his 30s had tested positive, as had an out-of-town woman… Read more »
Virus Concerns Slow Budget Process
SNOW HILL – Despite concerns about the financial impact of coronavirus, a motion to move forward with a flat budget failed with a split vote by the Worcester County Commissioners.As staff presented the county’s proposed $221 million budget for fiscal year 2021 on Tuesday — a budget featuring a shortfall of $11 million — Commissioner… Read more »
New Northern County Cell Tower Talks Heat Up
SNOW HILL – Talk of a new cell tower near Route 90 continues at the county level.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to send Verizon a letter this week asking company officials to meet to discuss options for a new tower near Route 90. The commissioners have voted down previous requests for a tower at the… Read more »
Berlin Park’s Groundwater Tests ‘Favorable’
BERLIN – Groundwater testing at Heron Park revealed no lingering effects from last year’s chemical spill, according to town officials.Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said testing showed that pH and chloride levels were normal at Heron Park. The testing was done at the request of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) following a chemical spill… Read more »
County Earmarks $1M For Outbreak Expenses
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to put aside $1 million for potential expenses associated with the coronavirus outbreak.After declaring a local state of emergency and proclaiming COVID-19 a “catastrophic health emergency” Monday, on Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to designate $1 million of the county’s fund balance for costs related to the outbreak.“This… Read more »
Positive COVID-19 Test Confirmed In Worcester County
BERLIN – Health officials confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Worcester County Thursday.Worcester County Health Department officials announced Thursday afternoon that the county’s first confirmed positive COVID-19 case was a male in his 30s who lives in Worcester County. He is recovering at home.“Worcester County Health Department is conducting a contact investigation and… Read more »