SNOW HILL – The public will have the opportunity to comment on Worcester County’s proposed standard sewer flow calculations at a hearing next month.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to set a public hearing date of Aug. 6 for the newly proposed standard sewer flow calculations. Though they initially had concerns with the proposed… Read more »
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No Parking Signs Set For WOC’s Golf Course Road
WEST OCEAN CITY – County officials approved plans to add “no parking” signs to the east side of Golf Course Road this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a request from Public Works Director John Tustin to add no parking signs to the east side of Golf Course Road between Old Bridge Road and… Read more »
More Sewer Capacity OK’d For New WOC Restaurant
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request for additional sewer capacity for a new restaurant in West Ocean City.The commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a request for additional EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) for a restaurant in the new Hooper’s Plaza Shopping Center. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said he opposed the request because of… Read more »
County Denies Boat Ramp Request
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week denied a local charter captain’s request to use the public boat ramp in South Point.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted unanimously to deny a request from Marc Spagnola, of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing, to use the boat ramp in the South Point community.“I don’t think we need… Read more »
Concerns Heard About Berlin Home
BERLIN – Officials expressed concern regarding the dilapidated condition of a vacant house on Flower Street this week.At the July 8 meeting of the town council, Councilman Dean Burrell asked staff what was being done about the property at the corner of Flower and Showell streets. The vacant house on the property, which has already… Read more »
UPDATE: Berlin Annexation Petition Falls 43 Signatures Short After Verification
BERLIN – The annexation of property along Route 50 and North Main Street will move forward after a resident’s petition for the issue to be decided by referendum fell short.Resident Jeff Smith presented town staff with a petition July 12 that contained signatures of 710 individuals who wanted the annexation of land near the intersection… Read more »
SHA Gathers Input On Proposed Ocean Pines Roundabout
OCEAN PINES – Dozens of residents attended a meeting hosted by state officials last week to voice their concerns about a roundabout proposed for Route 589.Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials were greeted with comments and concerns from many Ocean Pines residents last Thursday as they hosted a meeting regarding the roundabout proposed for the… Read more »
Petition Challenging Annexation Turned In; 709 Signatures Now Need To Be Confirmed
BERLIN – A petition to have the annexation of property along Route 50 and North Main Street decided by referendum has been submitted to town officials.On July 12, resident Jeff Smith handed over a petition with signatures of 709 individuals who want the annexation of land near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818… Read more »
New Contract To Bring In Same Revenue For OP
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved a new contract with Mediacom on Saturday.According to officials, the new contract will allow the association to move forward from the month-to-month agreement currently in place.“The new contract provides the same standard services but also addresses several important issues including compliance with federal law… Read more »
Proposed Berlin Park Renaming Public Hearing Set For Aug. 12
BERLIN – Citizens will have the chance to share their thoughts on the proposed renaming of Berlin Falls Park at a public hearing next month.On Aug. 12, the town council will host a public hearing regarding the renaming of Berlin Falls Park to Heron Park. The name change was recommended by the Berlin Falls Park… Read more »