SNOW HILL – An update of the county’s commercial design standards and Route 50 corridor plan could help increase development along the well-traveled highway into Ocean City.Since February, a committee of county officials, planning professionals and area business people has been working on revisions to the county’s design guidelines and Route 50 corridor plan. The… Read more »
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Berlin’s Façade Program Spotlighted During Community Development Week
BERLIN – The Community Development Network of Maryland highlighted Berlin last week in an effort to bring attention to the town’s façade improvement program.Officials from the Community Development Network of Maryland (CDNM) joined local leaders for a tour through Berlin Oct. 20 during Community Development Week.“We’re so excited to be in Berlin celebrating Community Development… Read more »
Proposed Changes To Poultry Regs Tabled In Worcester
SNOW HILL – A draft of new poultry regulations was sent back to the drawing board as the Worcester County Commissioners opted not to introduce the bill at this week’s legislative session.On Tuesday, none of the commissioners offered the support needed to send the proposed regulations on to public hearing. The regulations, put forth in… Read more »
South Point Bike Lane Idea Rejected Over Cost
BERLIN – Citing the cost associated with the project, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed not to pursue one citizen’s request to install a bike lane along South Point Road.Based on a recommendation from Worcester County Public Works Director John Tustin, the commissioners opted not to build a bike lane but rather to install “share the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Weighs Country Club Renovation
BERLIN – Though they have yet to decide on a long-term plan for the Ocean Pines Association Country Club, officials are moving forward with the replacement of the building’s roof.At a work session Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed that country club’s roof, which is leaking, needed to be replaced immediately…. Read more »
Divided Vote Decides County’s Liquor Sale
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve an agreement for the sale of one liquor store’s inventory to an Ocean City businessman.On Tuesday, the commissioners approved the asset purchase agreement that will allow Mike Ramadan’s GCBW Inc. to buy the inventory of the Gold Coast Mall liquor store at a cost… Read more »
Mixed Early Reviews For School’s New Learning Initiative
BERLIN – While school system officials remain excited about a pilot program at Snow Hill Middle School, parents are still trying to get some understanding of the initiative.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, parent Andrea Mathias voiced concerns about the Summit Basecamp personalized learning program that has been implemented for the… Read more »
Students Enjoy Unique Field Trip To Outdoor School
BERLIN– As they prepared for the annual eighth-grade class trip to Echo Hill Outdoor School, students at Worcester Prep were interested but not necessarily excited. They figured lessons would simply be outside for a change.“The teachers talked about three-hour classes we’d be doing,” eighth-grader CC Lizas said. “They don’t tell you the classes are zip… Read more »
Property Rezoning Approved To Expand Local Campground
SNOW HILL – A Route 50 campground will have the ability to expand following the rezoning of a large portion of the site.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning of 28 acres of Fort Whaley Campground from C-2 commercial to A-2 agricultural.“What you’re going to see is a natural expansion of the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Weighs Country Club Renovation
BERLIN – Though they have yet to decide on a long-term plan for the Ocean Pines Association Country Club, officials are moving forward with the replacement of the building’s roof.At a work session Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed that country club’s roof, which is leaking, needed to be replaced immediately…. Read more »