SNOW HILL – Plans for a 7-Eleven at the intersection of Samuel Bowen Boulevard and Route 50 are moving forward.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Technical Review Committee met with Eric McWilliams of Bohler Engineering to go over details of a 7-Eleven proposed for land at the intersection of Route 50 and Samuel Bowen Boulevard. Coincidentally,… Read more »
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Berlin Website Transition To New Page ‘A Real Mess’
BERLIN – Elected officials expressed concern regarding ongoing problems with the town’s website this week.At a meeting of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, officials voiced frustration with the problems that have been plaguing the town’s website in recent weeks. The site hasn’t worked since the town attempted to debut a new website layout in… Read more »
Berlin Spill Costs Estimated At $283K
BERLIN – The cost of cleaning up a chemical spill at Heron Park is expected to reach $283,000.Mayor Gee Williams said Monday that to date, the town had spent $244,133 on cleanup following a chemical spill at the former Berlin Falls Park, which has since been renamed Heron Park. He expects the figure to reach… Read more »
Care Bag Campaign To Benefit Homeless
BERLIN – A local widow hopes to carry on her husband’s legacy of generosity with a care bag campaign for the homeless.In an effort to celebrate the kindness of her late husband, Bishopville resident Joyce Royer will host an outreach event for the homeless in Ocean City Oct. 5, in honor of what would have… Read more »
Speeding Concerns Reported In Berlin
BERLIN – Police Chief Arnold Downing says his department needs input from the public to address safety concerns in town.In response to concerns from elected officials regarding speeding in Berlin now that school is back in session, Downing encouraged citizens to call the town’s police department to report suspicious or unsafe activity.“Help us,” Downing said…. Read more »
Berlin Housing Development’s Lot Sizes Tweaked; Purnell Crossing Plans Originally Approved In 2001
SNOW HILL – A minor change to the Purnell Crossing development plan sparked concern among residents this week as they started to consider the project’s overall impact.Though the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD) was approved in 2001, it’s attracted attention in recent months as property owner Troy Purnell has requested modifications to it in… Read more »
Ocean Pines Now Has A Choice For Cable, Internet Service
OCEAN PINES – For the first time in the history of Ocean Pines, more than one cable service will be available to residents.On Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors approved a 10-year agreement with Comcast. The agreement means Mediacom will no longer be the only service provider in Ocean Pines.“Anytime you can… Read more »
Planning Comm. Opposes Year-Round Mobile Home Park Occupancy
SNOW HILL – The future remains unclear for permanent residents of White Horse Park as they continue their efforts to change county regulations.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week gave an unfavorable recommendation to a text amendment that would allow existing permanent residents of White Horse Park to stay year-round. The Worcester County Commissioners, however,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Citizens Oppose Petition Decision
OCEAN PINES – A resident-led effort to reduce the spending limit for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors continues this week.Resident and former board member Slobodan Trendic announced this week that his advocacy group had engaged an attorney to challenge the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) decision that a petition he submitted last month was… Read more »
County Officials Recognize Suicide Prevention Month
SNOW HILL – County officials recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month with a proclamation this week.The Worcester County Commissioners thanked local agencies for ongoing efforts to prevent suicide in the community at a meeting Tuesday.“I don’t think there’s an individual here that hasn’t suffered the agony of knowing somebody who has committed suicide,” Commissioner Chip… Read more »