SNOW HILL – Officials are expected to begin exploring the possibility of irrigating the Ocean Pines Golf Course with effluent from the community’s wastewater treatment plant.On Jan. 7, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a request from the Ocean Pines Water and Wastewater Advisory Board to evaluate the potential of using effluent at the golf course.“Over… Read more »
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Berlin ‘Moving Faster Than Normal’ On Budget Process
BERLIN – After a contentious budget process last year, Berlin officials agreed to begin fiscal planning earlier than ever in 2020.Finance Director Natalie Saleh outlined the schedule for development of the coming year’s budget for town officials this week. The process officially begins later this month, as the council is expected to review six-month financial… Read more »
Berlin Officials Continue Heron Park Cleanup Talks
BERLIN – While no concrete plans are in place, town officials remain committed to moving forward with cleanup at Heron Park.Mayor Gee Williams told the town council this week that as the birding season was approaching, he hoped the town could work toward reopening Heron Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard.“Now that the time of… Read more »
Showell School’s Year Cut Short For Demolition Work
BERLIN – Showell Elementary School will end the school year early to allow for demolition of the existing facility and preparation of the new school.A waiver from the state will allow Showell Elementary to end the school year on Friday, June 5. The last day at Worcester County’s other schools is set for June 16.“I… Read more »
Ocean Pines Seeks Lawsuit Dismissal
SNOW HILL – The Ocean Pines Association is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed regarding its failure to hold a referendum.On Jan. 10, attorneys for the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit initiated by resident Slobodan Trendic. The legal case was filed against OPA and its board members in November… Read more »
Sides Continue Battle In Year-Round Occupancy Case
SNOW HILL – The legal dispute regarding occupancy at White Horse Park continues to move ahead.On Jan. 7, a Worcester County Circuit Court judge granted a request from White Horse Park’s board of directors to intervene in the lawsuit filed against Worcester County by some permanent residents of the park. The board’s attorney subsequently filed… Read more »
Berlin Officials Continue Short-Term Rental Talks
BERLIN – Short-term rentals again dominated discussion at a meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission.The commission, which met Wednesday, was presented with a letter from the Coastal Association of Realtors outlining concerns with short-term rental regulations being drafted by town staff. Planning Director Dave Engelhart, however, stressed the ordinance was still being developed. He said… Read more »
Cellular Antennas For Tower Possible
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners advised staff to consider cellular antennas as they prepare to repaint a water tower in Ocean Pines.As they approved plans to get bids to paint the north water tower in Ocean Pines, the commissioners told staff to reach out to Verizon regarding the possibility of installing an antenna… Read more »
County Planning Schedule For New Synthetic Ice Rink
SNOW HILL – The county’s new synthetic ice rink will be making appearances at a variety of locations in the coming months.While a schedule has not yet been released, county staff indicated the rink would be set up at the Berlin Fire Company as well as at Pocomoke Middle School and potentially the outlets in… Read more »
Treasurer’s Office Planned For Pines Library
SNOW HILL – Officials approved plans for a new Worcester County Treasurer’s Office location within the Ocean Pines library.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 6-0 to spend slightly more than $7,000 refitting a small computer room at the Ocean Pines branch of the Worcester County Library to serve as a replacement for the Worcester… Read more »