BERLIN – Officials from the Worcester County Health Department are hoping to increase healthy eating practices with tours of local farmers markets.On May 16, the health department will host its first farmers market tour at the Ocean Pines Farmers Market.“We’re committed to raising awareness,” said Crystal Bell, chronic disease and tobacco prevention supervisor for the… Read more »
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Berlin Farmers Market Meeting Scheduled
BERLIN – Community members interested in the establishment of a new farmers market in Berlin are invited to attend a meeting next week.On Tuesday, May 15, Berlin Economic Development Director Ivy Wells will host a meeting to discuss plans for the Berlin Farmers Market. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. at Sisters on Main… Read more »
County Rejects Boardwalk Security Upgrade Funding Help; Snow Hill To Get Street Paving Money
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to help cover paving costs in Snow Hill this week but voted not to contribute to a project aimed at increasing Boardwalk security in Ocean City.In a lengthy work session Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners reviewed the coming year’s proposed budget and made a variety of adjustments. Among those… Read more »
Worcester To Mull Closing Dump Sites
SNOW HILL – County leaders this week expressed interest in closing homeowner convenience centers in an effort to reduce costs.Several of the Worcester County Commissioners brought up the concept of closing homeowner convenience centers — the dumps in Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Berlin — to save the county money.“It’s something you can’t keep kicking down… Read more »
County Eliminates Art League Funding, Reduces Others
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to cut funding to the Art League of Ocean City and reduce dollars for Furnacetown and the Delmarva Discovery Center in the coming fiscal year.As the commissioners considered funding requests from various nonprofits in a budget work session Tuesday, they voted to eliminate the grant that has… Read more »
Commissioners Looking Forward To Working With New Sheriff; Officials Hope To Improve Trust Level
SNOW HILL – County leaders voiced concern over hiring, vehicles, overtime and even the use of seized drug funds in a discussion of the budget proposed by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners made significant cuts to the proposed budget after expressing frustration with various aspects of the agency,… Read more »
Berlin Kicks Off Special Events Season
BERLIN – Rising temperatures and longer days mark the start of a busy event season in Berlin.As has become the norm in recent years, the town will host an array of special events throughout the coming months. Last weekend’s Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash will be quickly followed by Friday’s Reggae Play Day and coinciding… Read more »
How Does County Handle Recycling?
BERLIN – What do garden hoses, boat wrap, tennis shoes and lawn furniture have in common?They’re all regularly tossed into Worcester County’s recycling bins.“You name it it’s in there,” said Mike McClung, Worcester County’s recycling coordinator.Contrary to popular belief, just because an item’s plastic doesn’t mean it’s recyclable, at least not in Worcester County. Even… Read more »
Vacant Berlin Home Continues To Raise Concerns
BERLIN – The deteriorating condition of a vacant home on Main Street continues to concern members of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC).Once again members of the commission expressed frustration with the condition of the house at 21 S. Main St. The home, which was once the law office of Harry S. Groton, has been… Read more »
Opponents In ‘Waiting Period’ Over Chicken Farm Permit
BERLIN – Area residents say they’re committed to making sure a chicken farm proposed for Peerless Road doesn’t harm the already impaired St. Martin River.Last week, dozens of area residents attended a hearing hosted by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regarding a water discharge permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) proposed… Read more »