BERLIN – Town officials delayed changes to Berlin’s solid waste policies following objections from citizens.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to table an ordinance that would have updated the solid waste section of the town code and also to table a new special collections policy. In recent weeks citizens have expressed concern about the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Fulltime residents of White Horse Park are suing Worcester County over its plan to enforce decades-old occupancy restrictions.Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing a group of about 55 permanent residents of White Horse Park, has launched a multi-pronged response to the county’s plan to fine residents who fail to leave the community during the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to give $100,000 to local food pantries.Rather than participate in a state program that would have distributed aid based on zip code, the commissioners agreed to give $100,000 to local organizations that worked to feed the hungry.“Worcester County can take care of Worcester County,” Commissioner Chip Bertino… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to work an appeal process into a resolution establishing standard sewer flow calculations.After lengthy discussion Tuesday, the commissioners voted unanimously to incorporate an appeal process into the proposed policy setting standard flow calculations. Though county staff opposed any sort of reconsideration process, the commissioners disagreed.“I… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to spend $50,000 to purchase a synthetic ice rink.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve the purchase of a synthetic ice rink. The purchase was recommended by Tom Perlozzo, the county’s director of recreation and parks.“It is completely portable, available year-round and it does check all… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials this week approved a short-term rental license fee of $200.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-2 to approve a resolution that formally establishes the county’s new rental license fees. Acknowledging public concern regarding the $400 short-term rental license fee initially proposed, the commissioners reduced that rate to $200…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to spend $50,000 to purchase a synthetic ice rink.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve the purchase of a synthetic ice rink. The purchase was recommended by Tom Perlozzo, the county’s director of recreation and parks.“It is completely portable, available year-round and it does check all… Read more »
BERLIN – Short-term rentals could soon be restricted in Berlin.Members of the town’s planning commission discussed their desire to see short-term rentals prohibited in Berlin at a meeting last week. In an interview this week, Mayor Gee Williams said he too felt as if it was time for the town to implement some regulation to… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials will soon consider a request for annexation of property just east of Seahawk Road.Planning Director Dave Engelhart told the town council this week that the Berlin Planning Commission was expected to consider an annexation request regarding the old McDonalds property and the adjacent Myers Tool Rental.“We have to advertise for the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials reviewed concept plans for a renovation and addition at Maple Avenue’s Wolfe Terrace apartments this week.On Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission was presented with concept plans for renovation of the existing Wolfe Terrace apartments as well as the addition of 34 new units at the complex, which will be renamed Willows… Read more »