BERLIN – Cleanup efforts at one of the town’s parks continue after a chemical spill in June.Town officials said Monday that cleanup should be complete at Berlin Falls Park — which is now known as Heron Park — by the end of this week. They approved a $30,453 requisition to Chesapeake Environmental Services (CES) at… Read more »
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Utility Rate Study Eyed In Berlin
BERLIN – A rate study by a regional nonprofit is expected to help ensure the town is managing its water and wastewater finances effectively.Jean Holloway, representing the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc. (SERCAP), presented the Berlin Town Council with plans for a rate study this week. Holloway, who in the early 1990s worked as… Read more »
Berlin Police Officer Recognized For Recent Efforts To Save Infant
BERLIN – Town leaders recognized Lt. Jeffrey Lawson of the Berlin Police Department this week for his efforts to save the life of an infant.On Monday, Mayor Gee Williams presented Lawson with a commendation to honor his actions earlier this month when he was confronted by a frantic mother whose baby wasn’t responsive. Lawson’s quick… Read more »
Worcester County Holds Festive Opening Kick-Off For School Year
OCEAN CITY – Worcester County Public Schools encouraged educators to get excited for the new school year with a kickoff celebration this week.On Tuesday, the school system hosted its third annual #WeAreWorcester Opening Kick-Off. Faculty and staff, all clad in Worcester T-shirts, filled the Ocean City Performing Arts Center to hear remarks from elected officials… Read more »
Sheriff Announces Retirements
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) will honor three recent retirees with a reception in September.Next month, the office will recognize recent retirees Lt. Richard “Andy” McGee, Lt. Neil Adams and Sgt. Michael Lupiwok with a retirement celebration.“These three outstanding employees represent over 80 years of combined experience and service to the… Read more »
Worcester Agencies Discuss Policing Efforts At Forum
BERLIN – Talk of crime, recruitment and citizen involvement highlighted a community policing forum hosted last week by the Worcester County NAACP.Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Ocean Pines Police Chief David Massey, Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing, Pocomoke City Police Lt. Brian Craven and Snow Hill Police Chief Andy McGee shared insight and answered questions… Read more »
County Delays Legislation On EDU Allocation; Officials Seek Appeal Process Before Vote
SNOW HILL – County leaders again delayed approving a resolution to establish standard sewer flow calculations after a public hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to postpone approval of standard sewer flow calculations until an appeal process was worked into the legislation. That would provide developers with recourse if they’re asked to… Read more »
Three Of Four Worcester Rental Bills Advance
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved three of the four bills needed to implement a countywide rental license program.The commissioners on Tuesday approved updated language for three bills tied to a countywide rental license program. They asked staff to continue working on a fourth bill, however, which addresses zoning regulations in… Read more »
Ocean Pines Rejects Two Petition Efforts; Clubhouse Petition Falls Short
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials have determined two petitions submitted by a former board member did not meet necessary qualifications.At the annual meeting of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA), former board member Slobodan Trendic submitted a petition to lower the board’s spending authority and to provide residents with a chance to weigh in… Read more »
Commissioners Approve Room Tax Increase; Pocomoke Official Had Threatened To Block Hike
SNOW HILL – Room tax in Worcester County will increase following a unanimous vote by the Worcester County Commissioners this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of increasing the room tax from 4.5% to 5%. The vote came in spite of indecision voiced in previous weeks by District 1 Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, who… Read more »