BERLIN – Officials praised the town’s electric department following a national recognition.The Berlin Town Council presented Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence with a plaque signifying Berlin Electric being named a Reliable Public Power Provider on Monday. The designation is given to public power utilities that are proficient in safety, reliability, workforce development and system improvement.“Tonight… Read more »
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Berlin Mayor Indicates Incremental Tax Hikes Not Possible; 50 Businesses Sign Letter Opposing ‘Unprecedented Hike’
BERLIN – Merchants, real estate agents and residents voiced their opposition to the town’s proposed 29% tax increase at a meeting Monday.As the Berlin Town Council introduced an ordinance that would set the town’s property tax rate at $.88 per $100 of assessed value on Monday, citizens once again expressed their frustration with the drastic… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Suggests Delaying Stormwater Rate Increase
BERLIN – Town officials detailed proposed utility rate increases at a work session this week.At a work session Monday, Berlin’s elected officials met with department heads to review the town’s proposed fiscal year 2020 utility budget as well as the suggested water and sewer rate increases. Though a stormwater fee increase was initially proposed as… Read more »
More Concerns Over Proposed Berlin Apartment Project
BERLIN – Residents continue to voice objections to plans for an apartment complex near the Purnell Crossing townhouse community.While the developer has met with concerned neighbors and is working on changes to his initial plans for an apartment complex on Route 346, residents of the surrounding area say they’re still opposed. Several attended this week’s… Read more »
Brewery’s Beer Garden Plans Tabled For Now
BERLIN — Officials said they needed more information before they could approve a local brewery’s plans to use shipping containers to expand its beer garden.The Berlin Planning Commission did not make a formal decision regarding a request from Burley Oak Brewery owner Bryan Brushmiller to add shipping containers to the perimeter of the establishment’s beer… Read more »
County Introduces Legislation To Increase Room Tax Rate
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners introduced a bill this week that will allow for an increase in the room tax rate.On Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to introduce a bill that will permit a maximum room tax rate of 5%. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan approached the commissioners last month seeking an increase in… Read more »
New WOC Movie Theater Granted Beer, Wine Sales; No Drinking In Movies Will Be Permitted
BERLIN — In what will be a new concept for Worcester County, a movie theater in West Ocean City will include a small bar following approval from officials this week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) agreed to grant Flagship Premium Theaters a beer and wine license Wednesday. The license will allow the theater,… Read more »
Berlin’s Special Event Expenses Questioned; Christmas Parade Cost Town The Most By Far
BERLIN — While special events are one of the many areas of spending that have drawn criticism from residents during Berlin’s recent budget discussions, merchants continue to tout their importance.During recent budget discussions, residents have questioned the importance of special events, which cost the town roughly $90,000 a year. The business they bring to downtown… Read more »
National Guard General Returns To Alma Mater
SNOW HILL – Maryland Army National Guard General Janeen Birckhead visited her alma mater last week to share insight on leadership with local teenagers.Eyes were on the sky Friday as a Blackhawk helicopter carrying Birckhead and seven other National Guard members landed on the baseball field behind Snow Hill High School. Birckhead, who is a… Read more »
Local Destination Imagination Team Qualifies For Finals
SALISBURY – A team of local high school students is seeking the community’s support in an effort to compete in an international skills competition next month.Five students from the Salisbury All- Inclusive Homeschool Co-op have qualified for the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City next month. As the May 22-25 competition approaches, they’re asking… Read more »