SNOW HILL – A company that provides mental health services throughout the state made its plans to take over the long vacant Oscar Purnell mansion official this week.On Tuesday, Dr. Suni Jani of Community Behavioral Health signed a memorandum of understanding outlining the company’s agreement with the Town of Snow Hill regarding the Purnell mansion…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners expressed no interest in a sectional rezoning of properties along Route 589.In spite of a recommendation from the county’s planning commission for a comprehensive review of zoning in the area of Route 589 and Grays Corner Road, the commissioners made no motion for that to proceed. Instead, the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Ocean City officials are seeking an increase in funding from Worcester County this year to help pay for a major public safety project.On Tuesday Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan outlined the resort’s annual budget request for the Worcester County Commissioners. The municipality is seeking $300,000 in fiscal year 2019 to help pay… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County faces a nearly $9 million shortfall as the annual budget process begins.Staff presented the Worcester County Commissioners with the proposed fiscal year 2019 operating budget this week. Projected revenues of $202,665,379 are exceeded by projected expenditures of $211,611,999.“The shortfall of $8,946,620 will be reconciled either though the reduction of expenditures,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to explore the possibility of extending casino revenues to Snow Hill and Pocomoke later this year.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to track the revenue the county receives from gambling at the Ocean Downs Casino during the next six months and consider allocating some of it to… Read more »
BERLIN – A board of appeals hearing regarding a potential recovery house in Berlin has been canceled.Following presentations in front of the Berlin Town Council and the Worcester County Board of Education, connections of Hope4Recovery were expected to meet with Berlin’s board of zoning appeals April 4 regarding their plan to establish a sober living… Read more »
NEWARK – Local officials reaffirmed their commitment to school safety this week hours after a school shooting in St. Mary’s County.At Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Superintendent Lou Taylor assured the community the school system and local law enforcement remained focused on ensuring that children were safe.“This morning was an eye… Read more »
BERLIN – Citizens shared concerns over gun rights, renewable energy and immigration at a town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Andy Harris last week.With little preamble Friday evening, Harris, Maryland’s 1st District congressman, jumped straight into answering questions from his constituents at Stephen Decatur Middle School. Early on, it was obvious that gun rights would… Read more »
BERLIN – Town leaders maintained the position that parks are not to be used by for-profit entities during a discussion this week.Ali Giska, a local teacher and Berlin resident, approached the town council Monday seeking permission to operate a Tinkergarten program in municipal parks. Tinkergarten provides children with activity based classes outdoors.Officials praised the concept… Read more »
BERLIN – When a vacancy opened up in the Donaway building on Main Street in February, there was a waiting list of interested merchants.When Burley Oak’s Bryan Brushmiller purchased the Downtown Video building, he started fielding inquiries from businesses wanting the space before its existing tenant left.When the Maryland Wine Bar moved into Sisters, On… Read more »