BERLIN – Members of the town’s historic district commission want people buying homes in Berlin to be aware of historic district regulations before they buy.Discussion of a young couple’s request to erect a fence on their property led the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) Wednesday into a conversation about the need to increase awareness of… Read more »
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County Jail Joins Information Sharing Project
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will join the list of counties participating in a project aimed at providing criminal justice officials with more information on inmates.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a request from Warden Donna Bounds to participate in the Justice Information Sharing Solutions Project sponsored by the Governor’s Coordinating Offices. The project… Read more »
Nuisance Property Concerns Raised
SNOW HILL – Discussion of a derelict garden center on Route 589 led to several county officials expressing concerns about nuisance properties within their districts.County staff asked the Worcester County Commissioners this week to begin the process of declaring the Planted Pleasures Garden Center on Route 589 a nuisance. Ed Tudor, the county’s director of… Read more »
County Students Create Recruitment Video
SNOW HILL – A partnership between county officials and a local high school led to the creation of Worcester County’s newest recruiting video.Communication arts students from Pocomoke High School filmed and produced the recruiting video that will now be used by Worcester County at job fairs and special events. Stacey Norton, the county’s human resources… Read more »
Online Teacher Chats Aim To Increase Communication
POCOMOKE – A new initiative will give local educators access to professional development through social media.Beginning next month, Worcester County teachers will be able to use Twitter to participate in regular education chats. The online conversations will enable educators to ask questions, share success stories and provide each other with feedback on various classroom issues.“The… Read more »
New Program At Furnace Town Spotlights Artisans
SNOW HILL – A new program at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village is giving visitors a chance to expand their knowledge of local history.Furnace Town is now offering Folk School several times a month. The new program, launched in May, gives attendees the chance to learn skills like broom making and weaving from Furnace Town’s… Read more »
Planned West OC Radio Tower Eyed To Boost Emergency Radio Coverage
SNOW HILL – In an effort to improve emergency radio coverage, county officials will consider exempting a new radio tower in West Ocean City from zoning requirements.On Wednesday, county staff asked the Worcester County Commissioners to consider declaring construction of a new radio tower near Mystic Harbour an official “county project” so that it wouldn’t… Read more »
County’s Greys Creek Nature Park Planning Stepped Up
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to seek technical assistance from the state in planning for the future of Greys Creek Nature Park.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved a request from Paige Hurley, the county’s director of recreation and parks, to seek assistance from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Public Access Water… Read more »
The Treasure Chest A Berlin Mainstay For 40 Years
BERLIN – Amid the changing storefronts that make up Main Street, Berlin is lucky to have a handful of businesses that have stood the test of time. One of those local landmarks, the Treasure Chest, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.It was in June 1977 that Bill Freeman purchased the Treasure Chest from Tom and… Read more »
Safety Concerns Lead To Electric Code Changes
SNOW HILL – Officials hope changes to the county’s electrical standards will prevent unlicensed electricians from working in the county.Last Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved changes to the county’s electrical standards in an effort to ensure licensed electricians are performing any tasks beyond the minor electrical work homeowners are allowed to do themselves. The… Read more »