SNOW HILL – County leaders opted not to begin enforcing the latest international building codes this week.On Tuesday, staff presented the Worcester County Commissioners with information on the three international codes adopted by the state, and therefore required to be adopted in Worcester County. A motion to adopt the codes — the International Building Code,… Read more »
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Races Cap Off Great Pocomoke Fair
POCOMOKE – The sounds of thundering hooves and cheering fans filled the fairgrounds in Pocomoke last weekend as harness racing once again highlighted the Great Pocomoke Fair.The fair, held Aug. 1-3, is one of only two in Maryland that offers live harness racing. The final day of the event featured eight races that provided local… Read more »
County Wants Town To Maintain Road After Annexation
BERLIN – While they don’t object to the Town of Berlin’s proposed annexation of the I.G. Burton property, county officials will ask the town to take over Barrett Road as part of the process.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to advise town officials that they concurred with the town’s annexation plans provided that the… Read more »
Frontier Town Expansion Request Tabled
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed a decision on a request for additional sewer capacity from Frontier Town.The commissioners voted unanimously to table a request for additional EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) from Frontier Town until after they’ve hosted the Aug. 20 public hearing on newly proposed standard sewer flow calculations.“I’d like to go… Read more »
Construction Begins On New Pine’eer Craft Club Building
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials broke ground last week on a new craft building at White Horse Park.The building, to be used by the Pine’eer Craft Club, is being constructed at a cost of $86,826 and should be complete by late fall.“After a lot of years of hoping we could get a new… Read more »
Gerardi Eyes New Mixed-Use Building In Berlin
BERLIN – The Berlin Historic District Commission approved a mixed-use building for Stevenson Lane this week.The commission on Wednesday voted 5-0 to approve plans for a mixed-use building, to include retail on the ground floor and apartments on the second and third floors, for 2 Stevenson Lane. Commission members praised the project design.“I’m really excited… Read more »
Frontier Town EDU Expansion Request Tabled; Campground Seeks To Add 112 Campsites
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed a decision on a request for additional sewer capacity from Frontier Town.The commissioners voted unanimously to table a request for additional EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) from Frontier Town until after they’ve hosted the Aug. 20 public hearing on newly proposed standard sewer flow calculations.“I’d like to go… Read more »
Berlin Commercial Space All Booked
BERLIN — All shopfronts in downtown Berlin are spoken for as the town enters the second half of a busy summer season.Several new businesses are set to open in Berlin during the coming weeks while others have expanded their offerings. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said there were currently no vacancies… Read more »
School’s Summer Program Merged Literature, Science
BERLIN – An internationally acclaimed book provided students with insight into global issues while inspiring interest in science during Berlin Intermediate School’s 2019 summer program.“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,” the book based on the true story of a 13-year-old in Malawi who put together a windmill to bring electricity to his village, was the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Hires Consultant For Compensation Study
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials this week signed a contract for a comprehensive compensation study that will look at employee wages and benefits.On Wednesday, Doug Parks, president of the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors, signed a contract with New York firm Sibson Consulting for a compensation study. The cost will be… Read more »