SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to express support for Choptank Electric Cooperative’s broadband initiative.At the request of Worcester County Economic Development Director Kathryn Gordon, the commissioners last week agreed to write a letter in support of a bill proposed by the electric cooperative that would give it more regulatory flexibility.“Choptank Electric Cooperative… Read more »
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County Joins Shore Towns In Support Of 911 Initiative
SNOW HILL – County officials officially agreed to take part in a regional procurement of the Next Generation 911 service.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted to sign a commitment letter regarding the regional procurement and implementation of Next Generation 911. Billy Birch, the county’s director of emergency services, said all participating jurisdictions had been… Read more »
Improvements Approved For Three County Parks
SNOW HILL – Several Worcester County parks will see some improvements in the new year.County officials have agreed to purchase new lighting for John Walter Smith Park and new fencing for that park as well as Northern Worcester Athletic Complex and Showell Park. The Worcester County Commissioners approved plans to move forward with both at… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Looks Ahead To Next Year’s Major Issues
BERLIN – Finances, growth and short-term rentals are among the topics to be tackled by Berlin’s elected officials in the coming year.As 2020 approaches, Mayor Gee Williams shared what he expects to be the key issues facing the town in the next 12 months. While Berlin’s financial situation remains a primary concern, Williams says there… Read more »
Berlin Officials Begin Review Of Resiliency Plan
BERLIN – Town officials are in the process of reviewing the resilience element intended to serve as an addition to Berlin’s comprehensive plan.Members of the town’s planning commission received a copy of the lengthy resilience element last week and are expected to discuss it in January. Planning Director Dave Engelhart said the commission would provide… Read more »
County, Resort Officials Will Meet To Talk Tax Differential
SNOW HILL – Worcester County representatives will meet with Town of Ocean City leadership in the beginning of 2020 to discuss the municipality’s annual request for a tax differential.Following receipt of a letter from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan seeking a meeting to discuss the issue, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to send… Read more »
High Marks For County In Annual Audit Evaluation
SNOW HILL – Outside auditors gave Worcester County a clean opinion on financial statements for the fiscal year that ended in June of 2019.On Tuesday, Chris Hall of TGM Group presented the Worcester County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to the county commissioners. He said the county had again received an unmodified opinion.“That’s the highest… Read more »
Berlin Planning Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Rentals
BERLIN – Officials in Berlin are drafting an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals following concern from residents.Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, told the Berlin Planning Commission last week his department was working on an ordinance to limit short-term rentals in town. Members of the commission have expressed frustration in recent months about short-term rentals… Read more »
Worcester County Commissioners Divided Over Consolidating Three Departments
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved the consolidation of three departments with a split vote this week.The commissioners voted 4-3 to combine the departments of recreation and parks, economic development and tourism into one entity headed by Tom Perlozzo, who was hired by the county to lead recreation and parks last year. Commissioner… Read more »
Charitable Souls Create Christmas Song With Proceeds Benefiting Local Charity
BERLIN – A Berlin family is using a love of music to give back to a local charity this holiday season.For the third year in a row, Berlin resident Josh Davis and his two children — Robert, 10, and Zooey, 8, — have written and released an original Christmas song. They’re donating all of the… Read more »