SNOW HILL – In an effort to slow the fragmentation of local farmland, Worcester County officials are exploring the possibility of expanding a conservation program.Worcester County’s Department of Environmental Programs hosted a public meeting this week to gauge interest in establishing a third Rural Legacy Area (RLA) in the northern part of the county. The… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Two rezoning requests will be forwarded to the Worcester County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week voted 6-0 to support commercial rezoning requests for a parcel on Route 113 in Berlin and a parcel on Market Street in Snow Hill.Attorney Hugh Cropper told the commission that his client… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials reviewed plans for two new solar arrays in Snow Hill.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week looked at plans for solar arrays on Timmons Road and Nassawango Road. While the system proposed for Nassawango Road is a small project that will power a farm, the Timmons Road project could one… Read more »
BERLIN– Thousands of visitors descended on Berlin last weekend as the town celebrated all things peach with a festival on the lawn of the Taylor House Museum.The 15th annual Berlin Peach Festival kept people streaming through downtown Berlin throughout the day Saturday. With a record number of peaches sold out by 1 p.m., organizers said… Read more »
BERLIN – The highly anticipated Berlin Peach Festival returns to town this Saturday.The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host the 15th Annual Berlin Peach Festival Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event highlights the importance of the peach to Berlin’s heritage and is expected to offer even more food… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A bowfishing business will be able to continue launching boats from a county ramp while officials debate new regulations.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 6-0 to approve a request for a special use permit from Marc Spagnola for his bowfishing business. The permit means Spagnola can continue to launch his boat… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Officials this week approved plans for an ATM to be installed in the lobby of the Worcester County Government Center.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to allow space in the lobby of the government building to be leased to the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) of Maryland for an ATM machine…. Read more »
SNOW HILL– Worcester County officials this week approved plans to work with Ocean Downs regarding water and sewer infrastructure.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve a staff request to begin negotiations with Ocean Downs Casino regarding water wells at the facility. Worcester County could accept the wells into the Riddle Farm service… Read more »
BERLIN– The town will host a field hearing for a U.S. Senate committee chaired by Sen. Ben Cardin this month.On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Town of Berlin will host a field hearing for the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The committee, chaired by Cardin, will be hearing testimony related to small business resiliency.“I… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Grants are expected to fund improvements at Public Landing and George Island Landing in the coming months.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved Waterway Improvement Fund grants for both landings. At Public Landing, the grant will fund work to reduce the need for dredging. At George Island, the funding will allow engineering… Read more »