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 »
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Commissioners Approve Property, Income Tax Increases
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $201 million budget Tuesday that includes slight property and income tax rate increases.The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve a fiscal year 2020 budget that includes a one-cent property tax increase and a half-a-percent income tax increase.“I would like to thank the… Read more »
Drama Students Create Movie After Entire School Reads Book
BERLIN – Student stars walked the red carpet last week as Berlin Intermediate School debuted a student-produced movie to celebrate a schoolwide reading project.On Friday, children who spent the school year working on a big screen adaptation of “Fish in a Tree” smiled and waved amid cheers from their fellow students as they walked a… Read more »
Berlin OKs Water, Sewer Fee Hikes
BERLIN – Town officials formally approved the increases in water and sewer rates discussed at this spring’s budget work sessions at a meeting this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council approved a resolution increasing water rates 5% and sewer rates 25%. A rate study by Davis, Bowen and Friedel (DBF) indicated that those increases should… Read more »
Building Surge Confirms Berlin Interest Remains High
BERLIN – Town staff report interest in Berlin remains high in the wake of the controversial tax increase approved this month.Planning Director Dave Engelhart told the Berlin Town Council Monday that his department had already received seven building permit applications for new homes. Typically, he said he processes eight to 10 such permits a year.“To… Read more »
Freight Trains To Run Through Berlin Once Again
BERLIN – Freight trains are expected to return to the tracks through Berlin next month.The Maryland & Delaware Railroad will resume freight service along the tracks between Berlin and Snow Hill as soon as a few final repairs are made, Mayor Gee William announced at a town council meeting this week. The service hasn’t operated… Read more »
County Eyes Campaign To Target Illegal Dumping
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to launch an educational campaign in an effort to curb illegal dumping throughout Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners last week told staff to move forward with plans to begin a public education campaign to discourage illegal dumping and littering along county roads and at local recycling stations. The county… Read more »
Worcester Frustrated Over Escalating Expenses With Waste Centers
SNOW HILL – Elected officials continue to express concerns regarding the cost of the county’s recycling program and homeowner convenience centers.Though there were no major changes approved last week, the Worcester County Commissioners once again voiced frustration over the $2 million cost of operating the recycling and homeowner convenience centers.“Sooner or later it’s going to… Read more »
UPDATED: Annexation Expected To Bring ‘New Concept’ 7-Eleven To Berlin
BERLIN – Town officials approved the annexation of six acres near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818 this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve an annexation agreement with Athena Properties. The approval is expected to allow plans for a 7-Eleven gas station and convenience… Read more »
Nordstrom’s Support Critical For Room Tax Increase
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved enabling legislation that paves the way for a room tax increase.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 6-0 to approve legislation that will allow the county to increase the maximum room tax rate to 5%.“This would enable you in the future to adopt a resolution to increase… Read more »