BERLIN – Town officials approved a local church’s request to hold a basketball camp at Henry Park at a meeting this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from Ocean City Baptist Church to hold a youth basketball camp at Henry Park from July 15-18.“It has been our goal for a long time… Read more »
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Berlin Apartment Complex Plans Pass Planning Commission In 4-3 Vote
BERLIN – A controversial apartment project is expected to move forward on Route 346 after receiving approval from the Berlin Planning Commission.After multiple meetings and lengthy discussion, the commission voted 4-3 Wednesday to approve changes to the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD). The split vote came after several citizens voiced opposition to the project.“This… Read more »
Henry-Gordy Retiring After 40 Years In Public Education; She Plans To Become Methodist Pastor
NEWARK – A local educator will retire this month after more than four decades of working to meet the needs of local students.Eloise Henry-Gordy, student services supervisor for Worcester County Public Schools, will officially end her 43-year career in education June 30.“There are two things people tell you about retirement,” Henry-Gordy said. “You know when… Read more »
Berlin Council Approves Budget With Tax, Fee Increases In 4-1 Vote
BERLIN — Berlin officials approved a $15.2 million budget, highlighted by tax and rate increases for citizens, for the coming fiscal year.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve the fiscal year 2020 budget. Mayor Gee Williams said the approved budget and the 18% percent property tax increase… Read more »
Safety Concerns Close Berlin Sidewalk
BERLIN – A portion of the sidewalk on William Street is closed as structural issues at the adjacent building are addressed.On Tuesday, town staff cordoned off the sidewalk in front of the rear portion of the building that houses Burley Inn Tavern.“The property owner is investigating possible structural issues with the building and we closed… Read more »
County Adds Another Stop Sign In West Ocean City After Accident
SNOW HILL – In an effort to address safety concerns, Worcester County will move forward with installing four-way stop signs at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Old Bridge Road.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to have staff move forward with installing four-way stop signs and “Look Again” signs at the intersection… Read more »
Diakonia Project Bid Questioned
SNOW HILL – Repairs at Diakonia will move forward in spite of concerns regarding the selected bid.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved roofing and siding bids from Robert’s Coastal Construction as part of Diakonia renovations being funded through a Community Development Block Grant. While they approved the bids, the commissioners expressed concern about the… Read more »
New Worcester County Nature Park Vision Advances
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved plans for Greys Creek Nature Park at a meeting last month.At the request of Recreation and Parks Director Tom Perlozzo, the commissioners approved the creation of land and water trails at the expansive Greys Creek Nature Park, which is not yet open to the public.“Anytime we can… Read more »
Elder Continues Rural Legacy Program Opposition
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a conservation agreement with a landowner this week that will help preserve 914 acres in the Snow Hill area.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a Rural Legacy Area easement agreement with E.S. Adkins. E.S. Adkins is giving up the majority of the property’s development rights and in… Read more »
State Officials Discuss Inlet’s Future With ‘More Permanent’ Shoaling Solution Sought
BERLIN – Construction of a permanent solution to the shoaling problems in the Ocean City Inlet is expected to begin in 2021, federal officials said at a public meeting last week.Representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) shared information about planned improvements to the Inlet and a scour hole near Homer Gudelsky Park… Read more »