BERLIN – Town officials approved a new special collection policy that will change bulk pickup practices in Berlin.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a new special collection policy that limits bulk pickup to four items. The new policy is meant to provide guidelines for the public and at the same time curb abuse of… Read more »
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Mixed-Use Project Proposed For Dormant Berlin Site
BERLIN – Plans for a mixed-use development at the intersection of Route 346 and Route 818 are moving ahead.Developer John Derrickson presented the Berlin Planning Commission with a concept plan for two buildings that would house retail space and apartments on the long-vacant lot across from Cheers. Though the project will return for site plan… Read more »
Officials Rally For Safety Changes At Two Berlin Intersections
BERLIN – Within hours of a fatal accident at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street last week, local officials expressed their commitment to pursuing safety improvements.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza has reached out to Maryland’s State Highway Administration (SHA) and Berlin’s elected officials agreed to draft a letter outlining their concerns regarding the… Read more »
Berlin Council Reviews Possible Tax Increase Projections
BERLIN — Town leaders kicked off the budget process with discussion of revenue projections and potential tax increases this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reviewed revenue forecasts for the coming year and looked at the impact various tax increases would have for the town. Finance Director Natalie Saleh presented data for tax increases ranging from… Read more »
‘Hero’ Celebrated With Grand Local Displays Of Patriotism
BERLIN – Dozens of local residents stood resolutely in the rain Tuesday morning to salute the procession for U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Paul Voss.A procession transported Ross, a pilot who was killed when his surveillance plane crashed in Afghanistan in late January, from Dover Air Force Base to his hometown in Virginia Tuesday morning.“He… Read more »
Proposal For Cell Tower Off Route 90 Fails
SNOW HILL – A proposal to install a telecommunications tower near Route 90 failed to get the support of the Worcester County Commissioners.At the close of Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Bud Church made a motion to approve a request from Verizon to install a pole on county owned property near the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant…. Read more »
Broadband Frustrations Continue For Worcester County
SNOW HILL – County officials again expressed their commitment to bringing broadband to Worcester County.At their last meeting in January, the Worcester County Commissioners asked CTC Technology & Energy to return to them with a proposal to monitor the performance of Bloosurf, the county’s current broadband provider. A proposal from CTC had not yet been… Read more »
County Worried Over Immigration Detention Bill
SNOW HILL – Worcester County could lose more than $5 million a year if a bill prohibiting Maryland counties from participating in immigration detention is passed.House Bill 677, introduced Jan. 30, would prohibit counties from contracting with the federal government or any other entity to take in immigration detainees. Worcester County currently brings in more… Read more »
Berlin Hoping To Reopen Heron Park Next Week
SNOW HILL – Heron Park could reopen as soon as next week.Town staff were finishing up cleanup efforts at the park this week. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said that as long as work is complete, he plans to suggest reopening the park at Monday’s meeting of the town council.“I think it’s ready to reopen,” he… Read more »
Fatal Accident In Berlin
BERLIN – A Parsonsburg man died in a collision on Route 113 in Berlin Thursday morning.Parsonsburg resident Johnnie Derrickson, 73, was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street in Berlin.According to the Berlin Police Department, Derrickson, who was driving a Chevy S10, was crossing Route… Read more »