SNOW HILL – A rezoning request for property near Route 113 in Bishopville will be forwarded to the Worcester County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week voted 6-1 to provide a favorable recommendation for a rezoning requested for slightly less than nine acres on Jarvis Road. The property, which is… Read more »
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Law Firms Seek Clients For AGH Class Action Suits
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital continues to encourage patients impacted by January’s data breach to remain vigilant in notices mailed to those affected.About five months after initial reports of a ransomware incident at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), notices have been sent to impacted individuals and lawyers are trying to drum up clients for class action… Read more »
School Board, Unions Extend Compensation Talks
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously this week to extend negotiations with the teachers association.The school board on Tuesday agreed to extend negotiations with the Worcester County Teachers Association (WCTA) and the Worcester County Education Support Personal Association. Though the groups had initially agreed to certain salary increases for staff, administration… Read more »
Developer Shares Heron Park Plans; Residents Question Potential Sale
BERLIN – A developer outlined his plans for Heron Park while residents shared their concerns with the possible sale of the property at a work session in Berlin.The Berlin Town Council on Monday hosted a work session regarding Heron Park and a proposal from developer Palmer Gillis to buy a portion of the property. Despite… Read more »
Snow Hill, County Eye New Loan Agreement As Riverboat Sale Nears
SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is inching closer toward the sale of its out-of-commission riverboat.Town officials this week confirmed that financial details were being worked out regarding the loan from the Worcester County Commissioners that enabled the town to buy the boat. Once those details are worked out the sale of the… Read more »
Worcester School Board Extends Negotiations With Teachers Association
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously this week to extend negotiations with the teachers association.The school board on Tuesday agreed to extend negotiations with the Worcester County Teachers Association (WCTA) and the Worcester County Education Support Personnel Association. Though the groups had initially agreed to certain salary increases for staff, administration… Read more »
Federal Program To Provide Free School Meals
SNOW HILL – Students at several local schools will have access to free breakfast and lunch thanks to the school system’s enrollment in a federal meal program.The Worcester County Board of Education this week voted unanimously to enroll the county’s nine eligible schools in a federal program that will provide free meals for all students.“Providing… Read more »
Berlin Officials Review Cannabis Ordinance
BERLIN – Officials talked about the need for an ordinance addressing on-site cannabis consumption this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reviewed a draft ordinance addressing on-site cannabis consumption. While elected officials want to keep up with the recent changes in state legislation regarding cannabis, they agreed to do further research before introducing an ordinance.“I… Read more »
Historic District Commission Approves New ATM For Taylor Bank
BERLIN– Town officials voted 3-2 to approve plans for a new ATM machine at a Main Street bank.The Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) voted 3-2 to approve Taylor Bank’s plans to install a new ATM machine on the Main Street side of the historic building. Commission members Mary Moore and Laura Stearns, who opposed the… Read more »
Berlin Beautification Underway
BERLIN– New planters, native plants and updated gardens throughout town highlight the efforts of a new volunteer group.The Berlin Horticultural Advisory Committee outlined the projects undertaken this spring in a presentation at the latest meeting of the town council. Elected officials praised the array of beautification efforts the committee has implemented.“You’ve all truly done a… Read more »