SNOW HILL – A text amendment approved this week will allow self-storage facilities up to 40,000 square feet in the general commercial district.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a text amendment that will allow self-storage facilities of up to 40,000 square feet in gross floor area in the C-2 general commercial district. Previously, such… Read more »
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Grant Funds New Program Targeting At-Risk Students
SNOW HILL – A new program in Pocomoke is expected to provide at-risk middle school students with a safe place to spend their free time.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a grant that will allow the Worcester County Board of Education to offer a new recreational program at Pocomoke Middle School. The “Pocomoke Middle… Read more »
Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee Meets For First Time
BERLIN – Efforts to redevelop the town’s newest park officially got underway last week as the Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee met for the first time.The 11-member advisory committee, created in October by municipal officials, has been charged with recommending future uses and features for Berlin Falls Park. The roughly 60-acre park, formerly a chicken… Read more »
Worcester Commissioners Reject Scheduled Salary Bump
SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Commissioners opted to waive their scheduled salary increase for the coming four years.The commissioners voted 6-0, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic absent, to waive the 1.5 percent cost of living increase they were set to receive for the 2018-2022 term.“All of us felt it was not necessary,” Commissioner Jim Bunting said.The… Read more »
It’s Official: Carozza To Give Up Delegate Seat For Senate Run
OCEAN CITY – Delegate Mary Beth Carozza made her plan to challenge incumbent Sen. Jim Mathias in 2018 official with a special announcement Sunday.The Republican Carozza, accompanied by Gov. Larry Hogan, told a large crowd of supporters she’d spent the past three years fighting for the Eastern Shore in Annapolis and that she wanted to… Read more »
Berlin Plans Holiday Season Events; Tree Lighting Planned For Friday
BERLIN – The town will kick off the holiday season with a variety of special events next week.On Friday, Nov. 24, Berlin will host its annual holiday tree lighting in front of the Atlantic Hotel. While the tree will be lit at 6 p.m., a variety of family friendly activities begin at 4:30 p.m.According to… Read more »
Cat Sanctuary Plans Advance In Berlin
BERLIN – Plans are underway for a new sanctuary in Berlin that would provide feral cats with a safe place to roam.Though construction is still in progress, Safe Harbor Cat Sanctuary in Berlin will eventually be able to offer feral cats a safe place to live.“I’m very committed,” Safe Harbor founder Kathy Slaughter said. “There… Read more »
Berlin Fire Company Study OK’d
BERLIN – A Berlin Fire Company funding study will move forward following approval of a contract by the town council.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved a $26,000 contract with Matrix Consulting. The California based firm was selected over four others who submitted proposals to handle a fire and emergency medical services (EMS) study for… Read more »
Berlin Tattoo Committee Created
BERLIN – Town officials formally created a committee this week to develop tattoo shop regulations for Berlin.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved the formation of a six-member tattoo ordinance development committee. The committee members, who were nominated by Mayor Gee Williams, will be tattoo artists Matthew Amey and Dana Helmuth, who both have art… Read more »
Worcester Parent Survey Underway
NEWARK – Parents of students in Worcester County’s public schools have just a few days left to share their input with school system officials.Parents have until Nov. 21 to complete the annual parent survey issued by Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS). The survey gauges parents’ satisfaction with local schools and gives them the chance to… Read more »