NEWARK – After more than a decade leading the Worcester County Developmental Center, Executive Director Jack Ferry will step down at the end of this month.Ferry, who started at the Newark facility in 2008, will retire June 30. While he’ll miss his daily interactions with developmental center clients, Ferry believes he’s leaving the agency at… Read more »
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Future Cost Concerns Lead To County Not Accepting Pre-K3 Grant
SNOW HILL – County officials opted not to accept a grant to expand prekindergarten in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday did not offer concurrence to the school system on plans to accept a Pre-K expansion grant. While the grant would have funded expanded Pre-K3 for one year, costs going forward would have been… Read more »
ARPA Spending Approved
SNOW HILL– County officials approved the use of federal relief funds by a trio of local fire and EMS companies this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending requests submitted by Pocomoke City EMS, the Newark Volunteer Fire Company and the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company.“I think they’re using this… Read more »
Parents, Players Question SDHS Basketball Coach Decision
NEWARK – A handful of students and parents approached school system officials this week to question a coaching change at Stephen Decatur High School.Members of the school’s girls varsity basketball team spoke to the Worcester County Board of Education this week regarding Stephen Decatur High School’s announcement that Brittany Tracy, a teacher at the school,… Read more »
BLC Reviews Plans For Oceans Calling; 65 Businesses Within Festival Footprint
SNOW HILL – County officials reviewed the proposed layout and security measures for the Oceans Calling Festival this week.While promoters and Ocean City officials will return for formal approval next month, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) reviewed plans for the three-day festival at a meeting on Wednesday.“No decisions are made today,” said… Read more »
School Board Members Reflect On Budget Process, Strained Relations
NEWARK – School system officials approved an updated budget this week before sharing their frustrations regarding the process.The Worcester County Board of Education voted 6-1 this week to approve a $127.5 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The budget includes cuts the board made last week in response to the maintenance of effort (MOE)… Read more »
Berlin Mayor, Council To Discuss Heron Park Future Next Week
BERLIN – Municipal officials are expected to discuss the potential sale of a portion of Heron Park next week.Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed this week that he and the council would be discussing Heron Park at the meeting scheduled for June 26.“It will be a discussion item between the mayor and council,” Tyndall said.Last year, the… Read more »
Future Cost Concerns Lead To County Not Accepting Pre-K3 Expansion Grant
SNOW HILL – County officials opted not to accept a grant to expand prekindergarten in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday did not offer concurrence to the school system on plans to accept a Pre-K expansion grant. While the grant would have funded expanded Pre-K3 for one year, costs going forward would have been… Read more »
Evans Road License Agreement Approved
BERLIN– The Berlin Town Council this week approved a license agreement related to an Evans Road development project.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve a license agreement with the Maryland Delaware Railroad related to a storage project being built on Evans Road. Though the developer is working with the railroad now in… Read more »
Berlin To Use ARPA Funds For Smart Meter Installation
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to use some of the municipality’s federal relief funds to cover the cost of smart meter installation.When the lone bid for installation of smart water meters came in more than double what the town budgeted, staff recommended using relief funds previously targeted for a wastewater treatment plant replacement to get… Read more »