SNOW HILL – County officials approved a bill that will allow more flexibility when it comes to residential development in the C-3 commercial district.The Worcester County Commissioners last week approved a text amendment that will allow multifamily dwellings in the C-3 district. The change will affect a handful of properties near Home Depot.“This text amendment,… Read more »
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BPW Approves POS funds to Purchase Little League Fields
BERLIN – State officials approved Worcester County’s plan to buy land from the Berlin Lions Club to add to the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex.The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) last week approved a recommendation from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to commit $1,268,400 in Program Open Space (POS) funding for the acquisition of… Read more »
Negotiation Period For Heron Park Extended; Berlin Citizens Share Questions And Ideas
BERLIN – Elected officials agreed to extend negotiations for the sale of Heron Park after hearing countless questions and concerns from residents this week.The Berlin Town Council on Monday heard hours of input regarding the potential sale of a portion of Heron Park to developer Palmer Gillis. The council agreed to extend the negotiating period… Read more »
Violations Found At Saltwater 75; Entertainment Hours Reduced
SNOW HILL – County officials reduced entertainment hours at an Ocean City restaurant in response to noise complaints from neighbors.After a lengthy hearing Monday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) found that two violations occurred at Saltwater 75 and subsequently adjusted the music and entertainment hours at the 75th Street establishment.“Near the bustle… Read more »
DNR, Land Trust Confirm Former Golf Course Purchase; 672 Acres Will Be Preserved
BERLIN – The state’s purchase of a former golf course is expected to allow for restoration, reforestation and public access on hundreds of acres of land outside Berlin.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week, in partnership with Lower Shore Land Trust, announced the purchase of the former Bay Club from Carl M. Freeman… Read more »
Worcester Officials Ask To Retain 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 »
BLC Approves American 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 »
Commissioners Approve Route 611 Zoning Change
SNOW HILL – Commercial property in West Ocean City will be reclassified as residential following approval of county officials.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve a request to rezone slightly more than three acres on Route 611 in West Ocean City. The property, which was classified as C-2 general commercial, will now… Read more »
Berlin Electric Looks To Sponsor Training Program
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin could become the first municipality in the state to sponsor an electrical line worker program.The Berlin Town Council last week approved a request from the town’s electric department to pursue an opportunity to become the first municipality in the state to sponsor an electrical line worker/meter technician training program.“It… Read more »
Young Local Surfers Compete in California
OCEAN CITY – Two young surfers are representing Ocean City on the West Coast this week at a national competition.Area residents Christian Winter,11, and Gavin Bren,13, are competing this week at the 2023 USA Surfing Championships in San Clemente, California. They’ll surf the famed Lower Trestles.“This is like the Super Bowl for these guys,” said… Read more »