SNOW HILL – Local law enforcement officials are hoping updates to operating procedures will have a positive impact at local schools.Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said changes in standard operating procedures for his deputies will make local schools even safer. Following a recent agreement between the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Worcester County Public Schools,… Read more »
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Officials Question Rental Ordinance
BERLIN – Staff assured elected officials Berlin’s ordinance regarding short-term rentals was adequate despite a judge dismissing a case tied to the new regulations.Town of Berlin staff this week told officials there was no issue with the town’s short-term rental ordinance. While a district court judge dismissed a case against a property owner who violated… Read more »
Heron Park Work Session Set For Monday In Berlin
BERLIN – Town officials will continue discussions regarding the future of Heron Park with a work session next week.On Monday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m., the Berlin Town Council will hold a work session regarding Heron Park. The work session, which will focus on a new appraisal and an updated contract for the sale of… Read more »
Budget Transfers Approved
NEWARK– The Worcester County Board of Education last week approved a variety of budget transfers.The school board voted 7-0 to approve budget transfers associated with overexpenditures in certain areas of the fiscal year 2023 budget.“Each year at the August meeting the board is asked to approve budget transfers from the prior fiscal year,” said Vince… Read more »
Email Voting Discussed
BERLIN – Municipal officials discussed email voting practices this week after the town violated the Maryland Open Meetings Act with a recent vote.Members of the Berlin Town Council talked about the specifics of email voting on Monday after Councilman Steve Green asked about the violation. The discussion was prompted by a July opinion from the… Read more »
Berlin Council Funds Stormwater Project
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to reassign funds to allow a stormwater project to move forward.The Berlin Town Council this week voted unanimously to proceed with stormwater management upgrades at Pine Street, Franklin Avenue and Nelson Street. The decision relied on the council’s agreement to use funding planned for a well house project for the… Read more »
Tour With State, Federal Officials Provides Chance To Stress Inlet Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Local officials highlighted the impacts of shoaling with a boat tour for state leaders.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza hosted a boat tour for members of the Maryland General Assembly and representatives of Gov. Wes Moore’s administration in Ocean City last week during the summer convention hosted by the Maryland Association of Counties.“Our boat… Read more »
Tour Provides Chance To Stress Inlet Concerns; Additional Dredging Eyed
OCEAN CITY – Local officials highlighted the impacts of shoaling with a boat tour for state leaders.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza hosted a boat tour for members of the Maryland General Assembly and representatives of Gov. Wes Moore’s administration in Ocean City last week during the summer convention hosted by the Maryland Association of Counties.“Our boat… Read more »
Berlin Designates Heron Park As Future Skate Park Location
BERLIN – Plans for a skate park in Berlin took a major step forward this week with a decision by town officials to select Heron Park as the site of the facility.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to designate Heron Park as the site of a future skate park. The decision was celebrated… Read more »
County Looks Into New Scoreboard, Opts Against High School Donation
SNOW HILL – County officials are researching the cost of a new scoreboard after opting not to accept donation of a decades-old model.A motion to accept the donation of a scoreboard for the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex last week failed with a 3-3 vote by the Worcester County Commissioners. Those who voted against the proposal… Read more »