BERLIN – A proposal for a subdivision on Burley Street drew concerns from several neighborhood residents this week.As the town’s planning commission reviewed a concept plan for a residential subdivision at 33 Burley St., neighbors said they were opposed to the proposal.“You’re getting ready to open Pandora’s box,” Burley Street resident Barry Neeb said. “The… Read more »
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County Sheriff’s Office Seeks More Officers
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional funding to hire more officers in the coming fiscal year.During a budget work session Tuesday, law enforcement officials told the Worcester County Commissioners they were seeking funding to hire three new officers as well as another part-time officer to help with coverage in local… Read more »
Worcester Departments Outline Budget Wants, Needs
SNOW HILL – County officials continued their review of the proposed $211 million budget this week.Following an initial work session last week, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday went on with their review of each department’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019.Requests for new employees came from several departments, including roads.“The requests I make today… Read more »
Study Finds Berlin Fire Company ‘Not Sufficiently Funded’ For Services Provided
BERLIN – The consulting firm tasked with studying Berlin Fire Company funding released a report this week identifying more than two dozen recommendations for the organization.On Tuesday, Berlin officials released the fire and emergency medical services funding study completed by Matrix Consulting Group. The firm recommends numerous changes, ranging from reducing use of the outdoor… Read more »
Farmers Market Not Returning To Berlin
BERLIN – Though the Downtown Berlin Farmers Market has closed after more than 30 years in business, the town is expected to welcome a new market by summer.Late last week, organizers of the farmers market used social media to share news of the market’s closure. On Monday, Berlin Economic Development Director Ivy Wells said she… Read more »
Special Ed Teacher Wins Worcester’s Top Honor
OCEAN CITY – Local officials crowned Cedar Chapel Special School’s Karen Holland as Worcester County’s top educator at Friday’s 2018 Teacher of the Year banquet.The ballroom at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel erupted with applause following the announcement that Holland, a Stephen Decatur High School graduate, was this year’s Teacher of the Year.“I’m very honored,”… Read more »
Commissioners Reverse Route 589 Zoning Position
SNOW HILL – County officials are expected to take a comprehensive look at zoning along a portion of Route 589 following a decision this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to give the county’s planning commission authority to consider a sectional rezoning of roughly a dozen properties on Route 589 near the Ocean Downs… Read more »
National Campaign Funds Local School Projects
POCOMOKE – Local educators felt the impact of the $29 million gift to a crowdfunding website that made national headlines last week as several projects at Pocomoke Middle School received funding.On March 28, Ripple, a digital currency company, donated $29 million to DonorsChoose.org, an online donation platform that helps fund classroom needs throughout the country…. Read more »
County’s Budget Hearing Staying In Snow Hill
SNOW HILL – The county’s annual budget hearing will remain in Snow Hill this year in spite of suggestions that it be moved to the north end of Worcester County.At a meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic expressed interest in holding the annual budget hearing, scheduled to take place at Snow… Read more »
Worcester Begins Budget Process; Board Of Education Seeks $88.4M, Staff Raises, School Safety Director
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners kicked off the annual budget process with a work session this week.County officials began a department-by-department review of the proposed fiscal year 2019 operating budget Tuesday. A shortfall of nearly $9 million needs to be reconciled through the reduction of expenditures, which as proposed reach $211 million, or… Read more »