BERLIN – Officials approved a contract this week for Worcester County’s purchase of 12 acres of Berlin Lions Club property.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract with the Berlin Lions Club for the purchase of 12 acres of land where the Berlin Little League fields are now. The contract approval comes after the… Read more »
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Berlin Commons Project Reviewed
BERLIN – Berlin officials reviewed a concept plan for a mixed-use building on Jefferson Street.Members of the Berlin Planning Commission last week shared their thoughts on a concept plan for a mixed-use structure proposed for the Berlin Commons. Property owners Brett and Megan Hines said they wanted some input from local officials before they created… Read more »
Fiori Recuses Self After Attorney Files Complaint With Ethics Board
SNOW HILL– Commissioner Eric Fiori recused himself from a vote on boat ramp regulations this week following an ethics complaint.Attorney Mark Cropper filed an ethics complaint last week regarding Fiori’s participation in discussions regarding new boat ramp regulations, as Fiori’s business uses the boat ramps. The Worcester County Ethics Board issued an opinion before Tuesday’s… Read more »
Heron Park Discussions To Continue Next Week
BERLIN – Discussions about the potential sale of a portion of Heron Park will continue next week and into August.Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week that work sessions regarding the proposed sale of Heron Park were being scheduled for July 24 as well as Aug. 14 and Aug. 28.“All of those work sessions will continue… Read more »
Worcester County Lobbyist Shares Legislative Update
SNOW HILL – Officials heard highlights of the state’s legislative session from Worcester County’s lobbyist this week.Lobbyist Paul Ellington met with the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday to review his spring efforts in Annapolis.“All things considered I think it was a useful endeavor for the county,” Ellington said.Last May, the commissioners agreed to hire Ellington’s… Read more »
Partnership Brings Artists Into Schools’ Summer Academies
BERLIN – An arts program held in cooperation with summer academy is expanding the reach of the Worcester County Arts Council.With the help of the Worcester County Arts Council (WCAC), summer academy programs in local schools feature “Summer Arts Camp.” The program gives summer school students the chance to work with artists on a variety… Read more »
Worcester School Board Considers More Night Meetings
NEWARK– School board members continue to discuss the possibility of adding more night meetings to the annual calendar.School board member Katie Addis again asked her fellow Worcester County Board of Education members last week to consider scheduling three more evening meetings. Other board members said it was something to be explored.“Rather than approve three at… Read more »
Berlin Officials Review Proposed Mixed-Use Building
BERLIN– Berlin officials reviewed a concept plan for a mixed-use building on Jefferson Street.Members of the Berlin Planning Commission last week shared their thoughts on a concept plan for a mixed-use structure proposed for the Berlin Commons. Property owners Brett and Megan Hines said they wanted some input from local officials before they created detailed… Read more »
Planning Commission Comes Out Against Land Sale
BERLIN – Members of the town’s planning commission made it clear this week they do not support development currently proposed for Heron Park.As a proposal from developer Palmer Gillis to purchase a portion of Heron Park dominates discussion in Berlin, the planning commission on Wednesday chimed in at the request of the town council. Commission… Read more »
Council Approves Speed Camera Ordinance
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin approved legislation allowing speed cameras near schools this week.On Monday the town council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will allow the town to install speed cameras near schools. Police Chief Arnold Downing said this was the first step in the process.“The next phase is going to be… Read more »