SNOW HILL – Worcester County is currently soliciting public input on a forest stewardship plan for the Ilia Fehrer Nature Preserve.The plan, which outlines the various sections of the 437-acre preserve, will serve as a guide for future activity on the property.“The purpose is to identify the existing features of the property in addition to… Read more »
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Board Denies Three Resort Liquor License Requests
SNOW HILL – The county’s board of license commissioners denied requests from three Ocean City businesses that hoped to add liquor to their inventories this week.Though Worcester County is no longer the only entity allowed to sell liquor, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Wednesday denied all but one request from retail… Read more »
Survey Needed To Determine Treehouse’s Future
BERLIN – A survey will determine the future of a treehouse on Thomas Court.Following a complaint from a neighbor, Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart has spent the past several weeks determining how a treehouse on Thomas Court fits into town code. He told officials Monday the structure’s fate would depend on whether it encroached on… Read more »
Local Small Business Competing For $25K Grant In Unique Contest
SNOW HILL – A local business owner is hoping a nationwide contest could help her bring more jobs to adults with disabilities.Kim Shanahan, owner of Gifts Fulfilled, is hoping to win a $25,000 grant through this year’s SCORE/Sam’s Club small business contest, themed “What Makes Your Business Unique.” The funding would allow her business, which… Read more »
Berlin Chamber Planning Education Seminars
BERLIN – A social media seminar will mark the start of a new series of educational sessions to be hosted by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the chamber will partner with the Town of Berlin to host the “Social Media for Business” seminar at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The 8:30… Read more »
Berlin Park Bathroom Project On Track
BERLIN – The installation of a permanent bathroom facility at Henry Park is still scheduled for this spring in spite of the re-bidding of the project.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a proposal in the amount of $119,885 from Green Flush Technologies for the installation of a prefabricated restroom building for Henry Park. Town… Read more »
Fins Owner Thrilled With Berlin’s Early Support
BERLIN – One of Berlin’s newest business owners took the opportunity to praise the town for its support during this week’s council meeting.On Monday Jeff Hamer, owner of Fins Ale House and Raw Bar, approached the Berlin Town Council to voice his appreciation of the municipality’s willingness to work with businesses. He praised the sense… Read more »
New Restaurant Planned For Long Dormant English’s Site
SNOW HILL – The county’s board of license commissioners approved alcohol privileges for a new Ocean City restaurant but not before cautioning its connections.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) granted a beer, wine and liquor license to the Cluckin Crab, a restaurant set to take over the former English’s location at… Read more »
Final Days For Berlin Shoe Box On Main Street
BERLIN – In 1949, the help wanted sign outside Berlin’s shoe store caught the eye of Jesse Turner. The teenager was just out of high school and looking for a job. He wasted no time in approaching the shop owner.“I came in and he said ‘what can you do’ and I said ‘what do you… Read more »
Proposed Berlin Fire Station Gets Site Plan Approval
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new Berlin Fire Company building on Route 50 last week.Though there’s no timeline for construction yet, the fire company now has site plan approval for its new 10,409-square-foot building planned for property just east of the Friendship Road and Route 50… Read more »