BERLIN – Local children are once again invited to Berlin Intermediate School this December for the facility’s annual Artfest.On Dec. 8, Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) will host Holly Jolly Artfest, an event featuring more than two dozen art stations for children to experience. The day will give kids the chance to try sculpture, painting, watercolor… Read more »
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Property Owners Seek 589 Rezoning
BERLIN – A handful of property owners who want to see their Route 589 lots rezoned are expected to make their case at a hearing in December.The Worcester County Commissioners will host a public hearing Dec. 18 regarding a proposed sectional rezoning of more than a dozen properties on Route 589. While the Worcester County… Read more »
Middle School Rolls Out New Computer Science Course
POCOMOKE – Students at Pocomoke Middle School will celebrate the success of a new computer science class with an “Hour of Code” next week.In recognition of Computer Science Education Week Dec. 3-9, Pocomoke Middle School will participate in Hour of Code, an international movement to bring attention to coding and computer science.“We’re going to join… Read more »
Site Work Underway For New Showell Elementary School
BERLIN – Site clearing is underway as the school system prepares for construction of the new Showell Elementary School.At last week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, school board members approved the first requisition associated with the $47 million project. The board will receive updates on the new school throughout the two-year construction process as… Read more »
Group Homes Now Permitted By Berlin Code
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council approved two ordinances this week adding provisions for group homes to the town’s code.On Monday, the council approved an ordinance defining group homes and then approved a second ordinance allowing them to exist as a conditional use in a portion of the B-1 zoning district.Mayor Gee Williams said the… Read more »
Berlin Officials Attend Climate Academy
BERLIN – Municipal officials from Berlin are among those participating in the state’s new Maryland Climate Leadership Academy.Town Administrator Laura Allen, Planning Director Dave Engelhart, Economic Development Director Ivy Wells and Megan Pfaller, plant operator for the town’s water resources department, attended the first session of the Maryland Climate Leadership Academy last week.“I think it’s… Read more »
Berlin Continues To See Commercial Interest With New Business Openings
BERLIN – A handful of new businesses have opened in downtown Berlin just in time for holiday shopping.This month, the town welcomed The Greyhound-An Indie Bookstore, Viking Tree Trading Co., Dreamweaver and Yuppy Puppy. Gilbert’s Provisions also opened in a new Main Street location.“I’m so happy to be able to be able to help these… Read more »
Town Looking To Demolish Old Park Buildings
BERLIN – The town is currently seeking proposals for the removal of seven small buildings from Berlin Falls Park.The Town of Berlin last week issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the demolition and removal of seven small buildings at the park, which was once a chicken processing plant.“We’ve talked about demolishing some of the… Read more »
County Expects To Spend $91M On Projects Over 5 Years; $1.6M Landfill Project Removed
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a capital improvement plan this week but not before removing funding for improvements at the landfill.The commissioners on Tuesday approved a five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) but only after removing a $1.6 million landfill administration building renovation from the document.“I don’t feel it’s the proper time for… Read more »
Commissioner Lauded At Final Meeting After Election Defeat
SNOW HILL – Elected officials and county staff expressed their appreciation for Worcester County Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw as he attended his final meeting as a member of the board this week.Commissioners and the county’s department directors thanked Lockfaw for eight years of service as a commissioner at Tuesday’s meeting, Lockfaw’s last as a member of… Read more »