SNOW HILL – Changes to Worcester County’s animal control laws were greeted with applause from those in attendance at this week’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted unanimously to update the county’s animal control regulations in an effort to promote animal welfare and make it easier for animal control officers to… Read more »
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County Questions Tower Lease Deal
SNOW HILL – County officials opted to delay a tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless in an effort to explore broadband Internet possibilities.When presented with a request from Verizon Wireless to lease tower space at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Worcester County Commissioners voted to approve the agreement only if it gave the… Read more »
Berlin To Relocate Recycling Station To Park
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans to move the William Street recycling station to Berlin Falls Park.The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to close the recycling station located in front of the power plant on William Street to Berlin Falls Park. There, instead of the existing pods, citizens will be able to deposit recyclables… Read more »
Berlin Fire, EMS Contract Approved; Town Funds Increase $205K
BERLIN – Town officials approved a contract for services with the Berlin Fire Company this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-1 to approve a contract with the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) for fire and rescue services and EMS services. The agreement, which mandates quarterly financial presentations from the fire company and subsequent quarterly… Read more »
New Berlin Falls Park Signs Aim To Educate Visitors
BERLIN – Citizens and town officials gathered to celebrate the installation of new interpretive signs at Berlin Falls Park.Residents, town leaders and members of the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee attended a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for the new interpretive signs now installed in the park. Amy Field, chair of the committee, said its members… Read more »
Planned Alamo Motel Redevelopment Includes Two Restaurants
SNOW HILL – Redevelopment plans for the Alamo Motel in West Ocean City can proceed following allocation of sewer capacity for the project.The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request this week for 45 EDUs (equivalent dwelling units) from the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area for the Alamo property. Though the motel is expected to be… Read more »
Berlin Fire Company Breaks Ground On New Route 50 Station
BERLIN – Construction of a new station for the Berlin Fire Company kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony this week.On Tuesday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) officials, county leaders, community organizations and representatives with local construction and architecture companies celebrated the upcoming construction of Station 3 with a groundbreaking ceremony at the fire company’s property on… Read more »
Berlin’s Main Street Will Close On Halloween For First Time
BERLIN — Trick-or-treating in Berlin is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m.For the first time ever on Halloween, in the interest of pedestrian safety, Main Street will be closed to traffic from its intersection with West Street to its intersection with Tripoli Street.Candy scanning, which has previously been done at the police station,… Read more »
Berlin Extends Tattoo Moratorium
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to extend a moratorium on the establishment of tattoo shops in Berlin last week.At the recommendation of the Berlin Tattoo Ordinance Committee, the town council voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on tattoo shops in Berlin until Nov. 18, 2020.“In the interim we hope to be able to finish the… Read more »
New Berlin Development Sparks Traffic Pattern Concerns
BERLIN – Town officials expressed concern regarding traffic patterns near a new apartment complex on Seahawk Road.As developer Blair Rinnier approached the Berlin Town Council to buy sewer capacity to continue construction of Ocean’s East on Seahawk Road last week, council members used the opportunity to criticize traffic flow in the area.“In my humble opinion,… Read more »