BERLIN – Town officials are considering owner-occupancy and parking requirements to ensure short-term rentals don’t impact the quality of life in Berlin.The Berlin Town Council held a work session Monday to discuss proposed short-term rental regulations being drafted by town staff. An ordinance regarding short-term rentals is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.“I… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams this week formally proposed a 3.75% tax increase for the coming fiscal year.On Monday, Williams introduced a proposed property tax rate of $.83 per $100 of assessed value. The increase, which citizens can comment on at a public hearing March 23, comes in the wake of last year’s 18% tax… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The approval of alcoholic beverage licenses for Alley Oops Midtown and Sinepuxent Brewing Company highlighted a meeting of the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week.The board granted a beer, wine and liquor license request for Alley Oops Midtown in the former location of OC Brewing Company as well as… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Local municipalities are asking the county for more financial support as the budgeting process for the next fiscal year begins.Representatives from Berlin, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill and Pocomoke presented budget requests to the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday. All of the municipalities are asking for an increase in funding.“The town is committed to… Read more »
BERLIN – As the lawsuit regarding occupancy at White Horse Park moves slowly ahead, the fulltime residents at the heart of the issue say they’re still waiting for a chance to be heard.The residents who filed a lawsuit against Worcester County in November to stop the county’s plan to enforce seasonal occupancy restrictions believe the… Read more »
Teams from Berlin Intermediate School and Worcester Preparatory School competed in the Destination Imagination (DI) Maryland Eastern Region Tournament Saturday. The Berlin Intermediate team and the two teams from Worcester Prep both qualified for the Maryland State Destination Imagination Tournament March 28.“It’s really helping kids that want to express themselves creatively and solve problems,” said… Read more »
SNOW HILL – An annual report from Atlantic General Hospital prompted concerns regarding growth and funding from county officials this week.On Tuesday, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) President and CEO Michael Franklin shared the hospital’s annual report with the Worcester County Commissioners. While his presentation provided a broad look at hospital performance and plans, Commissioner Joe… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a 25-year fully exclusive agreement with Chesapeake Utilities after a discussion of a franchise fees.County attorney Roscoe Leslie presented the commissioners with a new agreement with Chesapeake Utilities on Tuesday, as the county’s existing agreement — which was put in place in 2000 — was set to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A text amendment approved by county officials this week is expected to allow redevelopment of Mad Fish, the West Ocean City restaurant destroyed in a fire last summer, to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a text amendment to ease parking requirements in the commercial marine district…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – The mayors of Worcester County’s four municipalities this week called for the formation of a task force to study EMS funding concerns.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams told the Worcester County Commissioners this week that the mayors had met to discuss the need for additional funding for emergency medical services. They asked the commissioners… Read more »