SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed this week not to grant the Town of Ocean City’s request for a tax differential.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to continue the longtime practice of providing Ocean City, and the county’s other municipalities, with an unrestricted grant in the coming fiscal… Read more »
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School, Film Editor Partner On First Workshop Next Week
BERLIN – Area residents are invited for a firsthand look at the world of film and television production with a new workshop at Worcester Preparatory School.On Saturday, Jan. 7, Worcester Prep will host its first annual Film and Television Workshop with entertainment professional Josh Chamberlain. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,… Read more »
Commissioners To Weigh Ag District Special Events
SNOW HILL – Following introduction last week, the Worcester County Commissioners are set to consider two text amendments in the new year that would allow for special events in the county’s agricultural districts.On Tuesday, the commissioners introduced two bills that related to commercial non-agricultural functions in the county’s A-1 and A-2 districts. One would allow… Read more »
What Has Led To Campground Popularity Trend?
BERLIN – The people.That, Alan and Judi Jefferson say, is what got them hooked on camping. These days they’re regulars at campgrounds like Frontier Town and Tom’s Cove.“Camping people are the friendliest people on earth,” Judi Jefferson said. “I may not know their names but they know us by our dog and the site we… Read more »
100-Plus Turn Out For Proposed Campground Meeting
BERLIN– Smoke. Trespassing. Noise. Light pollution.“It goes on and on,” said Joan Jenkins.Jenkins and her neighbors shared the issues they fear will come if the former Pine Shore Golf Course on Route 611 is turned into a rental campground during a community meeting Wednesday. More than 100 area residents turned out to learn what they… Read more »
Berlin Prepping For New Year’s Eve Celebration
BERLIN – With a countdown clock and a ball drop, Berlin will feel a bit like Times Square on New Year’s Eve.For the seventh year in a row, Berlin will host a New Year’s Eve ball drop to ring in the new year. Outdoor bars, food vendors and festivities will bring an air of excitement… Read more »
Officials ‘Go Back To Basics’ On Excursion Train Possibilities; State Suggests Tying It To Balloon Festival, Freight Service
SNOW HILL – While interest remains high, no progress has been made in bringing an excursion train to Worcester County.Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week that he and Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman were taking the project back to the drawing board. He said efforts to gain state support resulted in suggestions that an… Read more »
Worcester School Board Member Recognized At Last Meeting
NEWARK – Members of the Worcester County Board of Education formally honored their leader Tuesday as Jonathan Cook presided over his last school board meeting.Cook, whose recognition was followed by a standing ovation from the audience, steps down after serving 12 years on the school board.“We will miss his leadership,” school board member Doug Dryden… Read more »
Berlin Earns Enterprise Zone Designation Again
BERLIN – The re-designation of Berlin’s enterprise zone is expected to continue to attract new businesses.Last week the Maryland Department of Commerce renewed Berlin’s designation as an enterprise zone. The enterprise zone program, which was created in 1982, provides real property and state income tax credits to businesses that bring jobs and make capital investments… Read more »
Campground Plan To Expand Approved
SNOW HILL – Fort Whaley will be able to expand following approval of an amendment to the county’s water and sewerage plan.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment that will allow Fort Whaley to add more than 60 new campsites, although not before voicing concerns. While Commissioner Ted Elder questioned the burgeoning… Read more »