SNOW HILL – The parent of an 11-year-old questioned the school system’s practice of surveying middle schoolers regarding sexual activity and drug use this week.At Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, parent Christina Hulslander voiced concerns about the fact that the risk behavior assessment typically given to high school students has in… Read more »
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School Officials Change Mind, Now Want Crosswalk For Route 50 Intersection
BERLIN – A signalized crosswalk will be installed on Route 50 in front of Stephen Decatur High School in an effort to increase pedestrian safety as commercial activity picks up at the busy intersection.With the new Arby’s restaurant complete and the adjacent Royal Farms to open Dec. 29, there will be more people crossing the… Read more »
Worcester Tech Student Surprised With Jefferson Award For Giving Ways
NEWARK – Students, teachers and community members joined together to surprise a Worcester Technical High School student with the Jefferson Award this week.On Wednesday, in the midst of a pep rally at Worcester Tech, WBOC’s Maxine Bentzel announced that junior Eric Rimel had been named a WBOC Jefferson Award winner. Rimel, a Stephen Decatur High… Read more »
UPDATED: Proposed Campground Off Route 611 Worries Neighbors On Environment, Traffic Fronts; Developer Points Out Development’s Positives
BERLIN – Kingsnakes. Bald eagles. Wood ducks. Swans. Deer. Quail.They’re among the seemingly endless variety of wildlife seen along Ayres Creek any given day. Residents of the area are worried that could change with the construction of a 311-site rental campground on the former Pine Shore Golf property on Route 611.“It’s going to have a… Read more »
Clean Review For Town Finances
BERLIN – The town again received a clean opinion following its annual audit.Staff from PKS and Co. told officials in a presentation at this week’s council meeting there were no issues to report following the annual financial check.“I’m happy to report our opinion on the town’s financial statements is unmodified,” said Michael Kleger of PKS.According… Read more »
Proposed Campground’s Traffic Impact On Berlin Weighed
BERLIN – The traffic that could be generated by potentially hundreds of travel trailers making their way through downtown Berlin is a cause for concern among residents following news that the Bay Club could soon be a campground.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council was presented with the Carl M. Freeman Companies’ plans to turn the… Read more »
County Approves Solar Contract Extension
SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed last week to a two-year contract extension with WGL Energy to give the company more time to complete its solar project.Worcester County was prepared to terminate its purchase power agreement with WGL Energy in August, as the company had notified officials of potential delays and costs increases associated with… Read more »
Ocean Pines To Spend $230K To Improve Country Club
BERLIN – Though discussions regarding the future of the entire building are ongoing, Ocean Pines Association officials have approved some first floor changes at the country club.Last Friday, the board approved a $125,000 capital request to replace the building’s HVAC system. That was followed by approval of a motion that will allow management to spend… Read more »
Historic Commission OKs Landscape Lighting Concept
BERLIN – New landscape lighting is expected to increase safety and bring attention to the shops on Artisans Way.Last Wednesday, Dec. 7 the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) approved Garrett Neeb’s request to install landscape lighting around Sea La Vie and Go Organic. He said the lighting would make the area safer and would draw… Read more »
Coastal Bays Group Seeks Seal Stewards
BERLIN – In an effort to prepare for the appearance of seals on Ocean City’s beaches, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is again signing up seal stewards.This is the fifth year the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) has offered a seal steward program to enlist the help of volunteers to respond to seal sightings in… Read more »