SNOW HILL – In spite of varying concerns, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to move forward with plans to address longstanding structural problems at the Ocean Pines library.On Tuesday the commissioners agreed to hire the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to design changes for the library to address its leaking roof and limitations to its HVAC system…. Read more »
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Second Denny’s Planned For Old J/R’s Site In OC
SNOW HILL – An iconic Ocean City eatery will be replaced by a Denny’s restaurant this summer.Motorists entering Ocean City via the Route 90 bridge will soon see a Denny’s in the location formerly occupied by J/R’s, The Place For Ribs. On Wednesday the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) granted Denny’s a beer… Read more »
More West Ocean City Street Lights Coming Soon
SNOW HILL – Streetlights will be installed throughout a notoriously dark area of West Ocean City in the coming weeks.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Delmarva Power for the installation of 20 LED lights along Keyser Point Road, Center Drive and Golf Course Road. Officials hope to see the lights… Read more »
Three Concerts Announced For Ocean City; Kenny Rogers Includes Resort On Final Tour; Tix Go On Sale This Week
OCEAN CITY – Kenny Rogers highlights a trio of new acts headed to Ocean City this year.Tickets go on sale this week for shows by Kenny Rogers, The Highwaymen Live and The Ten Tenors. Bob Rothermel, who made the announcement for Special Event and TEAM Productions, said he wanted to share the news this week… Read more »
County’s Adopted Budget Includes Raises For Employees; Sheriff’s Office Granted One New Deputy
SNOW HILL – Preliminary cuts made by the county’s finance team simplified this week’s budget work session for the Worcester County Commissioners.In spite of the $6.6 million deficit facing officials at the start of the budget process, county staff presented the commissioners with a balanced budget this week that spends approximately $199 million. A committee… Read more »
Berlin Approves Truck Ban On Baker Street; Property Owner To Relocate Harrison Avenue Barricade
BERLIN – In spite of concerns from representatives of the Adkins Company, town officials approved a prohibition of trucks on Baker Street.On Monday the Berlin Town Council updated the definition of “truck” in the town code and then passed a resolution to prohibit trucks on Baker Street that goes into effect May 28.Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »
County To Fully Fund Proposed Education Budget
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners expressed no concerns with the school system’s proposed spending plan for the coming year at a work session this week.During a budget work session Tuesday, the commissioners made no cuts to the Worcester County Board of Education’s proposed budget. Instead, they opted to disregard a staff recommendation to eliminate… Read more »
Commissioners Weigh Nonprofit Funding Requests; Worcester To Provide $100K To AGH Campaign
SNOW HILL – Discussion regarding nonprofit funding requests highlighted a Worcester County budget work session this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners considered nonprofit funding requests one by one in an effort to balance the county’s $199 million budget. While various commissioners advocated for various organizations, many requests, particularly new ones, went unfunded.“I think we… Read more »
Cannery Village Project Completed
BERLIN – Town officials marked the completion of Berlin’s new workforce housing project with approval of a deed of dedication this week.The Berlin Town Council unanimously approved the Cannery Village deed of dedication May 8. The 45-lot subdivision off Flower Street is the town’s first rent-to-own community.“What you’re doing this evening is accepting all those… Read more »
Berlin Approves Public Property Naming Policy
BERLIN – Town officials have approved a new policy to address the naming of public property.Just months after a controversial request to rename Berlin Falls Park was dismissed by municipal officials, the Berlin Town Council approved a new policy for the naming of public property. The policy outlines the naming process, identifies what can be… Read more »