BERLIN – Abuse of the town’s bulk trash pickup service has prompted officials to reevaluate Berlin’s existing policy.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reviewed proposed changes to the town’s solid waste and special collection policies. While the changes to the solid waste section were insignificant, the proposed alterations to the town’s special waste collection policy… Read more »
BERLIN – When Berlin officials approved plans for the addition of apartments to the Purnell Crossing development, residents were quick to question the impact they would have on local schools. They worried enrollment, which seems to always be on the rise, would increase dramatically between the apartments under construction on Seahawk Road and those planned… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A text amendment to allow recreational facilities in industrially zoned areas will be forwarded to the Worcester County Commissioners without the support of the planning commission.The commission voted 5-0 last week to give a text amendment that would permit recreational facilities as a special exception use in the light industrial zone an… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Inequities in the state’s funding formula and a potential increase in education costs highlighted concerns expressed by local officials regarding the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission.On Tuesday, local elected officials joined school system and county staff to talk about changes that could be coming to Worcester County’s public schools if recommendations from… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Staff told county officials this week that even if they wanted to they could do little to limit solar farms in the area.The Worcester County Commissioners, at the request of District 4 Commissioner Ted Elder, discussed the prospect of implementing restrictions on the growing number of solar farms at their meeting Tuesday…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – Elected officials stressed the importance of dualizing Route 90 during a presentation from transportation officials this week.On Tuesday, representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) made their annual presentation to the Worcester County Commissioners. Though the commissioners were quick to voice interest in improvements to both the Route 90 and Route… Read more »
BERLIN – A storm Halloween night left a trail of downed trees and property damage throughout town.On Nov. 1 the town’s public works and electric staff spent much of the day removing trees from roadways after a severe storm.“It was isolated for the most part,” Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said. “It started on the southwest… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials delayed a discussion of new rental licensing fees this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to postpone a presentation regarding proposed rental licensing regulations until Commissioner Bud Church, who was absent, could be in attendance.“His district will be impacted by this heavily,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. “I think… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Inequities in the state’s funding formula and a potential increase in education costs highlighted concerns expressed by local officials regarding the recommendations of the Kirwan Commission.On Tuesday, local elected officials joined school system and county staff to talk about changes that could be coming to Worcester County’s public schools if recommendations from… Read more »
BERLIN – After 13 years in Berlin, The Globe will close its doors at the end of the month.The Globe owner Jennifer Dawicki told employees Tuesday that the business would be closing its doors Nov. 30. Dawicki’s announcement came just as Burley Oak Brewery Company owner Bryan Brushmiller purchased the property from C&E Patton Family… Read more »