SNOW HILL – A two-cent property tax increase proposed by county staff drew immediate criticism from a pair of Worcester County Commissioners this week.At the start of a budget work session Tuesday, Commissioner Jim Bunting expressed concern about the budget presented by Worcester County staff — which includes a proposed two-cent property tax increase —… Read more »
BERLIN – The building long known as the town’s library will now serve as administrative space for the Berlin Fire Company.Now that the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library has a new location on Harrison Avenue, the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) has opted to use the old library building for office and conference space…. Read more »
BERLIN – Updates on new development, Route 589 changes and county finances highlighted a community meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino.On Saturday, Bertino hosted his 14th town hall meeting since being elected in 2014 to represent Ocean Pines voters as a commissioner. Bertino kicked off the meeting by addressing the county’s $6.7 million… Read more »
NEWARK – Worcester Technical High School celebrated students’ career intent with its first ever National Signing Day ceremony.On Wednesday, teachers, community members and employers applauded as dozens of students declared their intent to enter the workforce.“We couldn’t be more excited for the students in this room,” Principal Tom Zimmer said. “The students you will see… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to seek help in their fight against the state’s fire sprinkler laws.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to send a packet of information, including draft legislation, to Maryland’s other counties in an effort to drum up support for easing the state’s sprinkler requirements. The commissioners have called… Read more »
BERLIN – Funding requests for education, volunteer fire companies local nonprofits and the arts dominated a public hearing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2020 budget this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners asked for public comment on the county’s proposed $202.7 million budget. The commissioners will spend the coming weeks working to balance the… Read more »
BERLIN – While charges related to a fatal December accident in Berlin have yet to be filed, the investigation appears to be coming to a close.Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser said Saturday that blood testing had just been completed and she was waiting on a report from the investigating officer related to the Dec…. Read more »
BERLIN – The committee tasked with guiding the future of Berlin Falls Park is seeking the public’s input regarding a new name for the public space.The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee is asking for public participation in a brief online survey. It asks for input on a handful of possible names and provides respondents with… Read more »
BERLIN – For the first time in a decade, refreshed exhibits will greet visitors to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this spring.While the first floor of the museum looks much as it has in recent years, volunteers revamped much of the second floor exhibit space as repairs to the roof and floor were made… Read more »
BERLIN – A historic South Main Street home can be used as a bed and breakfast following approval from the town’s board of zoning appeals.On Wednesday, the board of appeals voted unanimously to approve a conditional use request that will allow Mark Harris to use his home at 101 S. Main Street as a bed… Read more »