SNOW HILL – After months of discussion, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution establishing standard sewer flow calculations.The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Jim Bunting opposed, to approve the resolution but to revisit it in a year to see how it’s working out.“This is not something that’s exactly perfect,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said.The commissioners… Read more »
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Report Card Data ‘Cause For Celebration’ In Worcester
NEWARK – Data released this week shows that Worcester County schools continue to rank high at the state level.Maryland Report Card data released Tuesday included ratings for nine Worcester County Schools. Seven of them received four-star ratings while two — Stephen Decatur Middle School and Snow Hill High School — received five-star ratings.“Worcester County Public… Read more »
Worcester Food Assistance Grants Approved
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved plans to divvy up $100,000 in funding among local food assistance organizations next summer.After opting not to take part in a state program that would have had limited impact in Worcester County, the commissioners on Tuesday agreed to staff recommendations to provide funding for food to Diakonia,… Read more »
Mitrecic To Serve As County Commission President
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners selected Joe Mitrecic to serve as their president this week.On Tuesday, during the commissioners’ annual election of officers, Commissioner Bud Church nominated Mitrecic for president. The commissioners voted unanimously in support of the nomination.“I’d like to thank all the commissioners for their support,” Mitrecic said. “Sometimes these can… Read more »
Berlin Kicks Off Holiday Season With A Bang
BERLIN – Unprecedented crowds descended on Berlin last week as the town kicked off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting.On Friday, shops were open late to entertain hordes of people, locals and visitors alike, who came into town for the annual tree lighting ceremony. The following day, merchants welcomed shoppers as the town… Read more »
Resident Taking OP To Court Over Rejected Petition
OCEAN PINES – The resident whose petition for a referendum was declared invalid is now suing the Ocean Pines Association.In August, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors rejected a petition submitted by resident and former board member Slobodan Trendic regarding the board’s spending limit. Bruce Bright, Trendic’s attorney, has now filed a lawsuit… Read more »
Providing A Thanksgiving For Many
WHALEYVILLE – Cars lined the shoulder of Old Ocean City Road this week as volunteers from Blessing House Ministries distributed Thanksgiving meals to those in need.On Tuesday, Blessing House Ministries volunteers donated 150 boxes of food to area families. While the boxes of food were provided through the help of Mountaire’s Thanksgiving for Thousands initiative,… Read more »
Berlin Audit Confirms Reserve Policy Needed
BERLIN – The town’s annual audit again highlighted the need for a reserve policy and the importance of stopping the sewer fund’s practice of borrowing from the general fund.Representatives from PKS & Company shared the results of the FY2019 audit with elected officials at Monday’s meeting of the town council. They acknowledged that the impact… Read more »
County Hoping State Partnership Helps Secure Broadband Funding
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed last week to try to partner with the state to seek federal funding to expand access to broadband.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to respond to a request for interest from the Governor’s Office of Rural Broadband. The state aims to partner with local jurisdictions interested in getting federal… Read more »
Beer, Wine License For East Berlin Store Turned Down; Elected Officials Testify Against Request
SNOW HILL – Citing the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community, officials voted not to grant a beer and wine license to Uncle Willie’s in Berlin.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted 3-0 to deny a beer and wine license request from the connections of Uncle… Read more »