BERLIN – Support. Education. Empowerment.Eight years after opening, staff and supporters of the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center (SGPC) remain committed to improving the maternal health and wellbeing of local women. Whether it’s addiction support, resource referrals or maternal depression, staff at the SGPC want to help.“There’s no judgement,” said Jackie Failla, nurse manager at the… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials formally approved an $18.2 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.On Monday the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a $18,183,596 budget for fiscal year 2019. Though primarily the same as the document introduced in May, the budget was adjusted to increase funding to the Berlin Fire Company.“In… Read more »
NEWARK – School system officials last week recognized a local educator for his many efforts providing special education students with work experience.The Worcester County Board of Education honored Matthew Elburn last Tuesday for being named “Outstanding Advocate of the Year” by The Arc Maryland, an agency that works on behalf of individuals with intellectual and… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin’s town administrator is representing the municipality at a financial sustainability conference in South Carolina.At the invitation of the Government Finance Officers Association, Town Administrator Laura Allen is taking part in a conference at the Riley Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston this week.“It’s a collection of elected officials and… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to the county’s water andsewerage plan last week.The amendment, which adjusts the EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) allocation table for the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area, will allow a campground expansion at Frontier Town to move forward.“They’re very happy,” said attorney Hugh Cropper, who… Read more »
SNOW HILL – In a closely contested race, voters this week chose Matt Crisafulli to replace Sheriff Reggie Mason upon his retirement.In Tuesday’s primary election, Crisafulli came out ahead of three fellow Republicans, earning 44.9 percent of votes in the Worcester County sheriff’s race. Mike McDermott, who like Crisafulli is a member of the Worcester… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Construction at the Ocean Pines Country Club could begin this fall.On Friday, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) officials met with Michael Wigley of Davis, Bowen & Friedel to discuss plans for the facility, which has been only partially usable since renovation work was abruptly halted there last year.“We’re looking at hopefully construction starting… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to incorporate funding for a new turf field at Stephen Decatur High School into the bond that will fund construction of Showell Elementary School.Though they had conceptually agreed to doing so during the budget process, the commissioners made the decision official Tuesday with a 5-0 vote. Commissioner… Read more »
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin is one of a dozen jurisdictions set to receive a climate resilience grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).On Tuesday, DNR announced that it would be funding $700,000 in climate resilience grants to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related impacts. The Town of Berlin will… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved a trio of new license requests this week.On Wednesday, the BLC granted alcoholic beverage license requests from Squarz Pizza 2, Nori Sushi Bar & Grill and Vinny’s Pizza and Italian Grill. The board also upgraded the license for Café Mirage to allow it… Read more »