BERLIN – A Berlin man outlined his plan to develop property on Route 50 as a gateway to town at a Berlin Planning Commission meeting this week.On Wednesday, local resident Ernest Gerardi and attorney Joe Moore shared plans for an 18-acre parcel between Route 50 and Route 346. A conceptual site plan shows a welcome… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Gee Williams reacted to a contentious discussion of a Berlin Fire Company funding study with a statement to the press.On Tuesday, the town hosted a public meeting for Matrix Consulting Group’s Robert Finn to present the firm’s findings following a months-long fire and emergency medical services funding study. Ensuing discussion included criticism… Read more »
BERLIN – A presentation of the recently completed fire company funding study resulted in a tense debate between town officials and Berlin Fire Company supporters this week.On Tuesday, Robert Finn of Matrix Consulting Group presented the findings of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Funding Study conducted by the firm. While Berlin Fire Company (BFC)… Read more »
BERLIN – An administrative law judge has ruled to reverse a permit for a poultry operation outside Berlin in response to a challenge from environmental groups.Last week, David Hofstetter, an administrative law judge of the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, proposed that the Maryland Department of the Environment’s approval of permit for a Concentrated Animal… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $6 million solid waste budget this week but appear to be committed to making changes to address the enterprise fund’s growing costs.On Tuesday the commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a $6,021,661 budget for the county’s solid waste enterprise fund. Commissioner Jim Bunting, who voted against the… Read more »
BERLIN – Economic development, poultry farms and even sea level rise were among the topics tackled by candidates at a forum hosted by the Coastal Association of Realtors last week.Last Thursday, the Coastal Association of Realtors hosted a forum for candidates in this year’s Worcester County Commissioners race at the Ocean Pines library. Early questions… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a recovery house in Worcester County are moving ahead following approval from Town of Berlin officials.On Wednesday, the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals was set to hear a request that would have allowed Hope4Recovery Inc. to establish a recovery house at the property currently home to the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $190 million budget for the coming fiscal year this week.The commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to approve the budget after lengthy discussion regarding the county’s practice of providing grants to certain nonprofits.“This budget has been very hard…,” Commissioner Diana Purnell said. “We’ve done… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s board of zoning appeals is set to consider a request that would pave the way for a recovery house on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin.On Wednesday, the Berlin Board of Zoning appeals is set to consider a conditional use request from Hope4Recovery Inc. for the property at 10226 Old Ocean… Read more »
BERLIN – A drainage committee is once again evaluating stormwater issues in Ocean Pines.A reiteration of the drainage committee that once operated under previous management is working to evaluate areas in the community with poor drainage. Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Bailey said the group was in the process of creating a report to… Read more »