BERLIN – As children shrieked and ran across the playground at the Berlin Head Start Center this week, they did so under the watchful eyes of a trio of senior citizens. The women moved slowly among the boisterous crowd, stopping to tie shoes, accept hugs and even pick flowers with their young charges.“I love children,”… Read more »
NEWARK – After a four-decade career in education, Worcester Technical High School Principal Caroline Bloxom will retire this month.Bloxom, well known through leadership roles at Pocomoke Middle School and then Worcester Technical High School, will leave Worcester County Public Schools June 30.“My life has been blessed and enriched by the hundreds of wonderful students and… Read more »
BERLIN – Recent stormwater improvements appear to be serving their purpose in Berlin.According to town officials, the significant rainfall the area has experienced in recent weeks has tested various stormwater measures put in place during the past few years. Councilman Dean Burrell referenced flooding in other areas of Maryland and said he was thankful Berlin… Read more »
BERLIN – Debate over funding for an administrative position requested by Berlin’s police chief highlighted introduction of the town’s proposed budget.On Monday the Berlin Town Council voted not to include funding for an administrative assistant requested by Chief Arnold Downing in the proposed budget. While Councilman Dean Burrell advocated strongly for the position, arguing that… Read more »
BERLIN – A member of the consulting firm that produced the Berlin Fire Company funding study will present the report’s findings to the public at a special meeting next week.On June 5 at 6:30 p.m., a representative of Matrix Consulting Group will present the fire and emergency medical services funding report at town hall.“The idea… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a bike path along the railroad tracks through Berlin continue to move forward.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to seek a grant to aid in construction costs for the first phase of a bike trail that would run beside the railroad track through town. As designed, the 1.8-mile trail… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Local students partnered with the Ocean City chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup this week.Seventh-graders from Pocomoke Middle School’s environmental club spent Tuesday afternoon roaming the sand in search of litter in an effort to ensure Ocean City’s beaches remain clean.“We’re just trying to do our part,” student Ethan… Read more »
BERLIN – A group of concerned citizens will continue to work to protect the St. Martin River as the permitting process for a poultry operation on Peerless Road moves ahead.Dozens of area residents who initially expressed worry about the impact of a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) on Peerless Road last month have now formed… Read more »
BERLIN – As many in the resort area spent the past several days making beach plans and scheduling barbeques for the three-day weekend that heralds the start of summer, a handful of Berlin residents embarked on solemn trips to local cemeteries.Every year, in the week leading up to Memorial Day members of Duncan-Showell American Legion… Read more »
BERLIN – A farmers market is expected to return to downtown Berlin next month.Town officials said this week that the Berlin Farmers Market will soon be launched on Artisans Green. Though an exact opening date hasn’t been set yet, the market will take place on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.“I’ve wanted a thriving… Read more »