BERLIN – Plans to demolish an existing building and explore amphitheater possibilities highlighted a report from the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee this week.On Monday the committee, which was created late last year, provided the Berlin Town Council with an update on plans for the new park. Highlights of the report included the committee’s decision… Read more »
NEWARK – School system officials approved bids totaling slightly more than $39 million for the new Showell Elementary School.The Worcester County Board of Education last week approved bids totaling $39,045,266 for the new school. Design of the facility, which will replace the existing 40-year-old Showell Elementary, was completed earlier this year.“We’re anxious to see it… Read more »
BERLIN – Vendors and organizers are praising the success of Berlin’s new farmers market.Since opening the new Berlin Farmers Market at Artisans Green last month, event organizer Ivy Wells, the town’s economic development director, said she has witnessed the market grow.“I think it speaks volumes,” she said. “I watch people as they shop and they… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A recently completed reserve study is expected to help the Ocean Pines Association plan for the future.On Friday the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors joined members of the association’s budget and finance committee to review a reserve study completed by DMA Reserves. The study looks at the association’s current level… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A school system survey of seniors revealed that close to three-quarters of Worcester County’s graduates planned to attend college.In a presentation to the Worcester County Board of Education this week, school system officials announced that that majority of graduating seniors at Stephen Decatur, Snow Hill and Pocomoke high schools reported on a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Hotel Monte Carlo will expand activities at its rooftop bar following approval from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week.The BLC on Wednesday approved plans for longer hours, added entertainment and games for the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge, known as the Monte Carlo Surf Inn. Connections of… Read more »
BERLIN – Local children continue to benefit from the growing relationship between Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services and the town’s police force.Whether it’s by chaperoning a field trip or providing funding for school supplies, staff at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) say the Berlin Police Department is always willing to help. Steve… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials voiced concerns with ongoing issues related to the installation of the county’s new emergency radio system as they considered a consulting proposal this week.After reconvening following an abrupt closed session meeting Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners tabled a decision on hiring a consultant to analyze the interference problems currently plaguing the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are currently seeking proposals for a mobility and parking study in downtown Berlin.The Town of Berlin issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) this month for a mobility and parking study. The study would review the town’s current parking situation and address its future needs, as well as ways to finance those… Read more »
BERLIN – Incumbents are seeking to retain the seats up for grabs in this fall’s Berlin Town Council election.Councilmen Dean Burrell, Thom Gulyas and Troy Purnell have filed to run in the town’s Oct. 2 election. The filing deadline for candidates is Sept. 4.“We’ve gotten a lot of stuff done these last four years,” Purnell… Read more »