SNOW HILL – County officials agreed last week to set up a committee aimed at increasing participation in the 2020 Census.The Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday agreed to establish a complete count committee to increase participation in the 2020 Census.“It is apparently very important that we get a good count out of this census,” said… Read more »
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Elder Shares Concerns About Solar On Local Ag Property
BERLIN – At least one of the Worcester County Commissioners is hoping to discuss the county’s growing number of solar farms and their impact on the landscape.District 4 Commissioner Ted Elder brought up the issue of solar farms and their impact on the county’s agricultural land at last week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners…. Read more »
Church Requests Exception For New Bishopville Location
SNOW HILL – A popular Salisbury church could be expanding to Worcester County.The connections of Oak Ridge Baptist Church are hoping to convert what was once the office building for Chaney Concrete Factory in Bishopville into a church. As the first step in that process, Gary McCabe Jr., a pastor at Oak Ridge, is asking… Read more »
Berlin On Search For Perfect Tree
BERLIN – Berlin officials are on the hunt for the perfect holiday tree.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, announced this week the town is in need of a tree to set up in front of the Atlantic Hotel. Berlin is scheduled to host a tree lighting ceremony Nov. 22.“We still have some… Read more »
Submerged Gravel Wetland Project Underway In Berlin
BERLIN – Construction of a submerged gravel wetland is underway at town property on Old Ocean City Boulevard.As part of the town’s ongoing efforts to address flooding and stormwater, a submerged gravel wetland is being constructed on town-owned property between Burley Oak Brewery and the Maryland Coast Dispatch.“They started excavation yesterday,” said Jeff Fleetwood, the… Read more »
Parking Limits Put On Two Berlin Streets
BERLIN – Parking will no longer be allowed on the south side of Washington Street following a recommendation from the town’s police department.In an effort to improve accessibility, Police Chief Arnold Downing proposed no parking on the south side of Washington Street and no parking at all on Grace Street. The Berlin Town Council approved… Read more »
Lawsuit Threatened Against OPA Board
OCEAN PINES – A group of residents is threatening a lawsuit if the Ocean Pines Association doesn’t hold a referendum on board spending.An attorney representing START, the advocacy group started by former association board member Slobodan Trendic, sent the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) a letter Oct. 6 stating that a lawsuit would result if steps… Read more »
Short-Term Rental Occupancy Bill OK’d; Officials Question Pines Impact
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a bill designed to regulate short-term rentals this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 4-2 to approve Bill 19-3, which imposes occupancy limits and parking requirements on properties rented on a short-term basis. Commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting, who opposed the bill, said it didn’t address all… Read more »
Public Hearing Approved After Proposed Sewer Policy Changes
SNOW HILL – County officials again delayed approval of a resolution to establish standard sewer flow calculations to allow for another public hearing on the issue.At a meeting Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of standard flow calculations. They agreed that significant changes had been made… Read more »
Berlin Special Events Slate For 2020 Approved; Live Music Stage Changed OK’d
BERLIN – Town officials approved a full schedule of 2020 events this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-0 to approve a schedule of the same events that were offered this year. The primary change for the coming year will be placement of the stage across from the Atlantic Hotel, parallel to Main Street,… Read more »