BERLIN – The town’s visiting environmental professionals shared their ideas on ways to increase recycling in a presentation to municipal officials last week.Pradnya Rahmani and Xyla Gualberto, visiting Berlin through the International City/County Management Association Professional Fellows Program, offered their thoughts on the town’s current recycling operations and suggestions on ways to increase participation rates… Read more »

BERLIN – Town officials approved all of Berlin’s planned 2018 events this week.The council approved a 2018 schedule of 49 special events on Monday. Six of those events, Berlin Jazz and Blues, Reggae Play Day, Small Town Throw Down, the Fiddlers Convention, Octoberfest and New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, were approved as alcohol events.“All of… Read more »

POCOMOKE – After donating an unprecedented $5,000 to community charities last year, Pocomoke Middle School aims to have an even bigger impact this year.“This year we’re on pace to break that record,” Principal Matthew Record said. “It’s commendable because we’re not a large school.”In spite of the school’s small size, its employees remain committed to… Read more »

SNOW HILL – County officials approved the rezoning of four properties off Route 611 this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved rezoning requests for four properties west of Route 611. The parcels, all near the former Pine Shore Golf property, will now go from E-1 estate zoning to R-1 residential zoning.“The applicants contend there… Read more »

SNOW HILL – County officials approved a concept plan for a new park in Bishopville.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a concept plan for the development of the former Bergey and Chmar properties into a passive recreational space. Both county-owned properties are located near the intersection of St. Martin’s Neck Road and Bishopville Road.Bill… Read more »

SNOW HILL – The replacement of Showell Elementary School, an addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School and various roof repairs highlight the Worcester County Public Schools Capital Improvement Program (CIP) approved this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the capital improvement plan presented by Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor.“While our focus right now is… Read more »

BERLIN – Meetings of the Worcester County Commissioners can now be viewed online.As of this week, meetings held by the commissioners are being recorded. Within 24 hours of a meeting, the video is available for viewing on the county’s website.“I’d like to thank all of my fellow commissioners for allowing this to happen,” Commissioner Joe… Read more »