BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to a zoning change that will allow for more commercial development near the intersection of routes 818 and 50.On Wednesday, the commission voted unanimously to support a request to reclassify 26 acres of industrially zoned property on the north side of Route 50 as B-2…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s only adult medical daycare now offers expanded hours.Worcester County Adult Medical Day Services is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week. The program, which is open to chronically ill, frail or impaired adults, provides individuals with a place to go so they’re not home alone.“Having… Read more »
BERLIN – A local nonprofit that performs critical home repairs for those in need completed its 100th project for the year in December.Chesapeake Housing Mission (CHM) celebrated completion of its 100th project for the year on Dec. 7. The project was a wheelchair ramp for an elderly Fruitland woman.“As the only organization providing critical home… Read more »
BERLIN – Construction of the submerged gravel wetland on Graham Avenue is now complete.Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said this week final grading at the site had been done. All that remains now is planting to be added in the spring.Though the project is aimed at improving water quality more than minimizing flooding, Fleetwood said some… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County leaders are set to consider a rezoning request that would allow for the development of 18 acres of farmland on Route 50.The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of property at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 346 on Jan. 21. The rezoning would… Read more »
BERLIN – The famed fudge, saltwater taffy and caramel popcorn of Dolle’s Candyland will soon be available in downtown Berlin.One year after expanding with a West Ocean City location, Dolle’s Candyland will expand again with a shop on Main Street in Berlin. Co-owner Anna Dolle Bushnell hopes the shop, which will be just south of… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials remain committed to cleaning up Heron Park so it can be reopened to the public.While chemicals from the spill that occurred in June have been cleaned up, debris from building demolition at the site still needs to be removed. Officials are currently exploring potential ways to pay for that work.“Early in… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will celebrate the arrival of 2020 with special events for both children and adults next week.On Dec. 31, Berlin will host a New Year’s Eve ball drop for kids at 6 p.m. followed by a second ball drop at midnight as the town rings in the new year.“Come experience what it’s… Read more »
BERLIN – The town received a nationwide recognition for its efforts to promote Small Business Saturday.Berlin was one of 16 municipalities recognized on Dec. 19 through Main Street America’s Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion Innovation Contest. The contest aimed to celebrate towns with the most creative efforts to bring in business on Small Business Saturday,… Read more »
POCOMOKE – Students in the south end of the county will have access to free meals at Pocomoke Middle School during winter break.The school system will offer nutritious meals Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 and Jan. 2 and 3 at Pocomoke Middle School. The meals, which will be available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.,… Read more »