BERLIN – After an extensive search process, the Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Board of Trustees has announced Randal Brown as its new Head of School effective July 1, following the retirement of Headmaster Dr. Barry W. Tull.Last June, Tull announced he would retire after the 2018 school year. Tull has served WPS since it was… Read more »
BERLIN – While planning continues, a long-term solution to Inlet depth concerns is at least five years away.In a meeting last Thursday, representatives from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Army Corps of Engineers reviewed with local representatives the process for study and design of a major project to address the shoaling… Read more »
BERLIN – Matt Ortt Companies is set to take over management of the Ocean Pines Association’s yacht club and beach club following contract approval last week.On Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors voted unanimously to approve a negotiated agreement with Matt Ortt Companies, a restaurant development and management company. The group has… Read more »
BERLIN – Dozens of community members honored the eight Worcester County men killed during the Vietnam War with a ceremony last week.On March 30, the date that marks “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” each year, members of Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1091 of Ocean City dedicated a bench at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. The bench… Read more »
BERLIN – Local students spent the day walking Wednesday to raise awareness — and funding — for well building in South Sudan.Students at Stephen Decatur Middle School carried flags and jugs of water as they walked around the building Wednesday at the school’s second annual Water Walk. The event was created to help raise money… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials believe there’s still hope for an excursion railroad in Worcester County.“It’s not dead yet,” said Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman.While the county is no longer pursuing bringing a tourist train to the area, officials in both Berlin and Snow Hill continue to look for the right opportunity. Dorman told the Worcester… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for improvements to Gay Street moved ahead this week as town officials selected a contractor for the project.On Monday the Berlin Town Council agreed to approve a contract with Goody Hill Groundwork Inc. for the Gay Street watermain project.“We’re going to try to get it finished as early in the summer months… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to support a new education initiative designed to aid the public in evacuation situations.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to conceptually approve the “Know Your Zone” program. The FEMA endorsed program is meant to educate citizens regarding evacuation zones so they’ll know when to leave in an emergency.“We’ve… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials opted to table consideration of an electric service agreement with Sonrise Church this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council agreed to make no decision regarding a request from Sonrise Church because no one from the organization was in attendance. Council members agreed to postpone a decision until their next meeting.“Honestly, from… Read more »
BERLIN – As it has for several years, April will mark the start of the town’s budget work sessions.Berlin department directors are set to meet with the mayor and town council April 16 and April 30 to review the proposed budget. The spending plan for the coming year, which goes into effect July 1, is… Read more »