SNOW HILL – As OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week approach, officials in Snow Hill are encouraging motorcycles to ride to Sturgis.Sturgis Park, that is.The town of Snow Hill will welcome bikers to the county seat next Saturday as it hosts its first ever Ride to Sturgis. The town will offer bikers food and festivities… Read more »
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County Tables Proposed Poultry Changes For Further Staff Review
SNOW HILL – The county’s planning commission has again tabled a text amendment that would tighten poultry regulations.Last week the Worcester County Planning Commission agreed to postpone consideration of the text amendment proposed by Harold Scrimgeour to give county staff members time to draft their own version of the amendment. That version is expected to… Read more »
Berlin Mayor, Council Candidates Talk Issues At Political Forum; Election Set For Oct. 4
BERLIN – As the municipal election approaches, candidates shared their views on everything from annexation to economic development at a forum this week.The town’s candidates for mayor, Gee Williams and Lisa Hall, and candidates for the District 2 council seat, Jack Orris and Zack Tyndall, participated in a forum hosted by the Coastal Association of… Read more »
County Approves Plans For Two Solar Farm Projects
SNOW HILL – County officials approved concept plans for utility scale solar projects in Berlin and Snow Hill this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve initial plans for large scale solar projects on Libertytown Road in Berlin and Public Landing Road in Snow Hill. The approval came after some neighbors of each shared… Read more »
Fenwick To Offer ‘Town Talks’
FENWICK ISLAND – One resort representative is hoping a series of “Town Talks” will provide residents with the chance to share concerns and ideas in Fenwick Island.Council member Julie Lee announced last week that in September she’d begin hosting “Town Talks” each month. The first is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 23, immediately following that… Read more »
New Foundation Program Created To Garner Teacher Input
OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Education Foundation has launched a new initiative to make sure schools continue to receive the support they need after their digital conversion is complete.The nonprofit Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF) has started a “Teacher Champion” program to ensure that the foundation stays aware of schools’ needs. The teacher representing… Read more »
OPA Board Votes 4-3 To Fire GM After Six Years; Board Member Named Interim Manager
BERLIN – In a tumultuous week in Ocean Pines, the general manager has been terminated, a board member has been appointed to temporarily take his place and another board member has resigned.On Friday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 4-3 in closed session to terminate the management agreement between the association and General… Read more »
Fenwick Median Areas Source Of Concern For Some
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials agreed to consider changes to the median plantings in Fenwick Island following concerns voiced last week.At Friday’s meeting of the town council, Council member Vicki Carmean offered to begin exploring alternatives for the medians, which she said were in poor shape.“I am very concerned about the wretched condition of the… Read more »
Worcester Narrows Superintendent Search Down To Four
NEWARK – Education officials narrowed the search for a new superintendent down to four candidates this week.Jonathan Cook, president of the Worcester County Board of Education, said the board has selected two internal candidates and two from outside the county for a second round of interviews. Officials hope to make a final decision before the… Read more »
Town Councilman Eyes Eighth Term Serving Berlin
BERLIN – One of Berlin’s longest serving elected officials said this week he was hoping to extend his tenure on the town council.After 28 years as a town council member, Elroy Brittingham said Wednesday he did plan to file for re-election.“Every time my term comes up we have so many unfinished things I’d like to… Read more »