BERLIN – Smart water meters will be coming to homes in Berlin in the coming weeks.The Berlin Water Resources Department will be replacing all water meters in town with new radio-read smart meters during the next four to six weeks. Town officials want to be sure residents aren’t surprised by the work or the potential… Read more »
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County Aims To Reduce Cost Of New Pocomoke Library
SNOW HILL– Elected officials asked the Worcester County Library to reduce the cost of the new branch proposed for Pocomoke on Tuesday.The commissioners voted 7-0 in support of a motion for library costs to be reduced to $600 a square foot and for the size of the proposed building to be reduced if cuts can’t… Read more »
Berlin Narrows Skate Park Focus To Heron Park Property; Council To Vote On Recommendation
BERLIN – Town officials appear to be poised to select Heron Park as the preferred location for a skate park in Berlin.Tony Weeg, founder of We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit that has been working toward bringing a skate park to Berlin, announced this week that the Berlin Town Council was expected to vote on a… Read more »
Commissioners Grant Special Use Request For South Point Boat Ramp
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 »
Staffing Changes Approved At Sheriff’s Office
SNOW HILL– Officials this week approved personnel changes expected to improve operations at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a variety of promotions and conversions for officers. The changes, which came at the request of Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, are meant to make operations more efficient.Crisafulli approached the… Read more »
Berlin Preparing Homeowners For Smart Water Meter Project
BERLIN – Smart water meters will be coming to homes in Berlin in the coming weeks.The Berlin Water Resources Department will be replacing all water meters in town with new radio-read smart meters during the next four to six weeks. Town officials want to be sure residents aren’t surprised by the work or the potential… Read more »
Berlin Peach Festival Set For Saturday
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 and… Read more »
Special Use Request Eyed For South Point Boat Ramp
SNOW HILL – County officials will consider a local boat captain’s request to use the South Point boat ramp for his charter business next week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners are expected to consider a special use permit request from Marc Spagnola, who wants to launch his boat from the South Point ramp. Spagnola submitted… Read more »
Berlin Library Branch Featuring Local Artwork This Summer
BERLIN – Artwork from two local artists is now featured in the gallery at the Berlin library.Worcester County Arts Council artists Beth Cooper and Carol Gentes both have paintings displayed in the second-floor gallery at the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library.“The Worcester County Arts Council is proud to provide additional opportunities for local… Read more »
License Fee Waived For Town Contractors
BERLIN – Berlin officials agreed to waive business license fees for contractors hired by the town.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Dean Burrell opposed, to, refrain from charging business license fees to companies working directly for the town.“There would not be any sense in charging them the license fee because they… Read more »