BERLIN – The school system’s chief academic officer will leave the position at the end of the school year.Last week, school system officials announced Chief Academic Officer John Quinn would resign June 30.“It’s been very rewarding working in Worcester County,” Quinn said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better place to finish up my career.”Quinn,… Read more »
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Berlin Utility Head ‘Ready For Another Chapter In My Life’
BERLIN – After three decades in Berlin, Water Resources and Public Works Director Jane Kreiter will retire in June.Officials announced Monday that Kreiter, the familiar face at the helm of both the water resources and public works departments, would leave the town June 1. The Salisbury resident said she was simply ready for a change.“I… Read more »
Atlantic General Briefs Berlin On Current Efforts, Future Plans
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital continues to work toward its goals of improving patient care and reducing health care costs, CEO Michael Franklin told Berlin officials this week.On Monday, Franklin shared the hospital’s annual community presentation with the Berlin Town Council. He said Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) was doing everything it needed to remain “the… Read more »
Proposed Route 611 Restaurant Granted Sewer Request
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request for sewer capacity for a Route 611 restaurant in spite of its impact on the Lewis Road sewer project.The commissioners voted 5-2 last week to approve a request for 15 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) for the Island Oasis property on Route 611 across from Frontier… Read more »
Low Liquor Warehouse Bids Lead County To Hire Realtor
SNOW HILL – County officials plan to work with a real estate agent to find a buyer for the former liquor control warehouse.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted to work with a commercial real estate agent to sell the county’s former liquor warehouse on Route 12. The decision came as the commissioners rejected bids… Read more »
Worcester Agrees To Spend $60K On Broadband Study
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to move forward with a contract for a broadband feasibility study.At a meeting last Tuesday, the commissioners voted to accept a $60,000 bid from Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for a broadband feasibility study.“I think it’s a good move forward for Worcester County,” Commissioner Ted Elder said.Brian… Read more »
Decatur High’s New Turf Field Expected By Fall
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School will soon have a turf field to match those in Pocomoke and Snow Hill.At a meeting last week, the Worcester County Board of Education approved plans for the installation of a turf field at Stephen Decatur as well as a resurfacing of the existing track.“Being a former principal of… Read more »
Berlin Council Considering 34-Percent Tax Increase
BERLIN – Town leaders are exploring tax increases as well as sewer and stormwater rate increases to address rising costs and utility losses.In a work session Thursday, the Berlin Town Council kicked off budget discussions by instructing staff to review the potential impact of a .91 cent tax rate. Currently, the tax rate is .68… Read more »
Worcester School Calendar Tweaked To Allow For Longer Breaks
NEWARK – Changes to the calendar for the coming school year will mean longer vacations for Worcester County’s public school students.In a break from past practice, the Worcester County Board of Education this week approved a calendar that includes no inclement weather days. By eliminating the usual three built-in bad weather closures, officials were able… Read more »
Worcester High School Display ‘A Labor Of Love For Us’
NEWARK – Dozens of Worcester High School graduates gathered this week as the school system paid homage to its former African American high school.Worcester County Public Schools hosted a ribbon cutting of a new historical display honoring Worcester High School in the lobby of the school system’s central office. The building was Worcester High School… Read more »