SNOW HILL– County staff told the Worcester County Commissioners this week that the school system has more than $9 million in federal grant funding remaining.The commissioners this week reviewed the federal funding the school system has received and how the programs and positions paid for with that funding could impact the operating budget going forward.“As… Read more »
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Heron Park Work Session Scheduled
BERLIN – In advance of a work session next week, town officials have shared a variety of information related to Heron Park.On Monday, July 10, at 6 p.m., municipal officials will host a work session to discuss the proposed sale of a portion of Heron Park. A proposed contract, timeline for sale and appraisal information,… Read more »
County To Develop Qualified Bidder List For Projects
SNOW HILL – Development of a list of qualified bidders could allow much needed housing rehabilitation projects to move forward faster.The Worcester County Commissioners on Wednesday voted unanimously to move forward with plans to create a list of qualified bidders for Worcester County Housing Rehabilitation Program projects.“Right now it’s difficult to find people to bid… Read more »
Armored Vehicle Purchase Approved
SNOW HILL – Officials approved the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 4-3 to spend $321,833 on an armored rescue vehicle for the sheriff’s office. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who voted against the purchase, questioned how often the vehicle would be used.“I… Read more »
Town ARPA Funds To Supplement Fire Company Grant
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to use federal relief funds to supplement Berlin’s annual grant to the Berlin Fire Company.The Berlin Town Council last week voted unanimously to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to close a gap in the fire company’s budget. If the council hadn’t agreed to use the funding, which is… Read more »
School Board Mandates Changes Following SHHS Incident
NEWARK – Revisions to the school system’s code of conduct and training related to explicit and implicit bias are expected to take place following an investigation by the Worcester County Board of Education into an incident at Snow Hill High School during the spring.The school board last week announced that it had concluded its investigation… Read more »
New Berlin Business To Begin Offering Rail Bike Tours
BERLIN – Rail bikes will soon be rolling down the tracks through Berlin.Tracks and Yaks, a company that provides rail bike tours in Frostburg, will begin offering rail bike tours on the railroad tracks in Berlin July 15.“It’s fun for all ages and it brings a new type of outdoor attraction to Berlin,” said Ivy… Read more »
BLC Approves Legion Deck Plans
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved plans for a new deck at the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City.The board last week approved the legion’s plans for a second story deck on the south side of Post 166.“We want to enhance the membership experience,” a representative of Post 166… Read more »
Berlin Speed Camera Ordinance Introduced
BERLIN– An ordinance introduced this week would allow the Town of Berlin to install speed cameras near schools.A first reading of an ordinance that would establish the use of speed cameras in designated school zones was held during Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council. Citizens will have a chance to weigh in on the… Read more »
Worcester Asks To Retain State Library Funding
SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials are hoping to retain state funding for a new Pocomoke library despite the recent location change.Worcester County representatives asked the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) last week not to defer the $2.2 million in capital funding dedicated toward the new Pocomoke branch. Weston Young, the county’s chief administrative… Read more »