SNOW HILL – After years of dealing with an overcrowded building plagued by plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning problems, students and staff at Snow Hill High School now have a state-of-the-art facility to call their own.While the baseball and softball fields are still under construction, work on the Snow Hill High School (SHHS) building… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for a handful of special events at Burley Oak Brewing Company despite concern over a permitting issue that was resolved the next day.The Berlin Town Council approved the brewery’s plans for three Explore Berlin Festival dates as well as the July 3 fireworks as long as Burley Oak addressed… Read more »
BERLIN – Uncle Ned’s electric shoes. The “treasure chest” behind the Treasure Chest. Calvin B. Taylor’s desk.They represent just a few of the fragments of the past on display in Berlin’s Taylor House Museum. The historic home, saved from demolition in the early 1980s, is full of 19th century furniture and exhibits depicting the various… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a text amendment this week that will provide more flexibility in the placement of cell phone towers.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a change that will loosen the restrictions on where cell towers can be placed in heavy service areas.“The problem is the demand for cell service has… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As the start of construction looms nearer, county officials agreed this week to set up an escrow account for the new Berlin library.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed to set up a $2,500 escrow account to cover the cost of plan reviews for the library to be built on Harrison Avenue.“This results from… Read more »
SNOW HILL – In an effort to save money, Worcester County will no longer be recycling televisions and computer monitors.The Worcester County Commissioners this week approved a request from John Tustin, director of Worcester County Public Works, to begin landfilling televisions and monitors. Tustin said the change would save the county at least $40,000 a… Read more »
NEWARK – Following a few last minute changes at the request of the community, school system officials approved a 2017-2018 calendar this week.The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a calendar for the coming school year that begins on Sept. 5 and ends on June 15.“We have one of the best calendars we’ve… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials are expected to adopt a budget of just under $12 million this week.In a budget presentation Monday, Brett Hill, acting general manager of the association, outlined key points of the financial plan for the fiscal year beginning May 1. The association’s board of directors is expected to consider… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Two changes approved by county officials this week will make it easier for owners of agriculturally zoned properties to host weddings and other special events.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved two text amendments related to commercial special events on properties with agricultural zoning. The approvals came after modifications to both proposals… Read more »
SNOW HILL – School system officials adopted a proposed $105 million budget, highlighted by salary increases and a handful of capital projects, for the coming year.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education approved a $104,767,501 budget for FY18. An expenditure increase of $1.8 million is expected to fund salary increases for school system employees…. Read more »