BERLIN – The town’s planning commission delayed a decision on apartments proposed for the Purnell Crossing development in the wake of community concerns.When the Berlin Planning Commission met Wednesday to discuss a request to modify the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD), they were greeted with a roomful of irate townhouse owners. After giving the… Read more »
BERLIN – Calls for the town to cut expenses and sell Berlin Falls Park highlighted a town council meeting Monday.Dozens of Berlin residents attended a Berlin Town Council meeting this week, primarily to voice their concerns about the potential 34-percent tax increase being discussed by elected officials.“Berlin Falls Park is a boondoggle,” resident Jim Meckley… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will host a trio of meetings to gather community input as a resiliency element is created for Berlin’s comprehensive plan.Citizens will have a chance to share their concerns regarding climate change and resiliency at three meetings this month. They’re scheduled for March 14, 16 and 18.“The comprehensive plan is your master… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Local municipalities are all seeking increased funding as Worcester County begins its annual budget process.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners received budget requests from the county’s three municipalities as well as Ocean Pines. All are asking for additional funding this year.Pocomoke officials said the town was struggling with infrastructure problems. Its four… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials are hopeful a nature-based resiliency project will reduce flooding in a West Ocean City community.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to hire a Virginia company to handle design work of what’s being called the Selsey Road Resiliency Project in West Ocean City. The project aims to reduce flooding and… Read more »
BERLIN – The Ocean Pines Association has approved a $12.5 million budget that includes a $35 assessment increase for homeowners for the coming fiscal year.On Feb. 23, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 6-1, with Director Slobodan Trendic opposed, to approve the budget, which has undergone countless changes in recent weeks.While the association… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A local church’s request for additional lighting from the county will not be granted.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday reviewed a request from Bowen United Methodist Church for an additional street light on Mill Street. Though Commissioner Ted Elder made a motion to move forward with installing a light, it failed with… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A West Ocean City business faces a hefty fine and a week-long suspension after selling alcohol to minors twice within 30 days.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Wednesday fined Marlin Market $2,500 and suspended its alcohol privileges for a week as a result of two violations. Though the store… Read more »
BERLIN – A popular Ocean Pines eatery has plans to add a second location in downtown Berlin.Bob and Kelli Beck, operators of DeNovo’s in Ocean Pines, are working on opening Pop’s Kitchen by DeNovo’s on Gay Street in Berlin. There’s no timeline for the project yet but the couple received approval for the restaurant’s signage… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill has closed a well-known downtown shop because of safety concerns.Nearly two years after the Snow Hill community celebrated the opening of Toy Town Antiques, town officials have closed the shop to the public, citing dangerous conditions and the store’s lack of a certificate of occupancy. Neighboring merchants,… Read more »