NEWARK – School system officials approved a conceptual plan for a new $35.8 million Showell Elementary School this week.The plan comes after years of discussion and debate regarding the cost of the project, which was once estimated at $54 million. Architects from Becker Morgan Group said construction of the 94,866 square foot building was expected… Read more »
BERLIN – A new sign is expected to bring attention to the town’s historic Germantown School.The school, one of those built by the Rosenwald Foundation in 1922, is located on Trappe Road in Berlin. Thanks to funding from the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council, a sign now provides passersby with information on the historic structure.“It’s… Read more »
BERLIN – The bevy of sandwich signs downtown are not hindering accessibility on Berlin’s sidewalks, according to town officials.Mayor Gee Williams said this week that an inspection by representatives of the Federal Highway Administration revealed that the town was Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. The inquiry by transportation officials came after a complaint filed… Read more »
BERLIN – A mixed use project proposed for Gay Street will move forward after it received approval from the town’s historic district and planning commissions this week.Both commissions approved Patrick Vorsteg’s plan to build a two-story mixed use building at 15 Gay St. Wednesday.Historic district commission member Mary Moore said that the new building would… Read more »
SNOW HILL – “Everybody’s happy and pro-farm until it’s in their backyard.”That, Worcester County resident Harold Scrimgeour says, is why he’s proposed a text amendment that would tighten regulations on poultry operations. Whether his suggestions are adopted or not, Scrimgeour wants to see something on the books as CAFOs — Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations —… Read more »
BERLIN – Duck ham. Dashi infused pork fat butter. Old Bay bacon. Mon Pere brie. Kimchi.High-end cheeses, domestic cured meats and fermented anything are the focus at Berlin’s newest business, Gilbert’s Provisions. Berlin native Toby Gilbert opened the shop last month in an effort to move away from the grueling lifestyle associated with being a… Read more »
BERLIN – Construction of the long-discussed activity center proposed for Old Ocean City Boulevard began this week.Equipment is now moving on the piece of land across from the former Tyson property pegged for a youth activity center featuring daycare and gymnastics. The project, first proposed by Carmella Solito of Twisters Gymnastics in 2011, received the… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Customer service.That, Nancy Ruppert says, is what’s kept Body Double Swimwear in business. There’s little doubt she’s right as the Fenwick Island store celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.“That’s a big part of what’s made us last,” Ruppert said. “People like getting waited on.”Body Double Swimwear, located on Route 1 in Fenwick… Read more »
POCOMOKE CITY – Southern Worcester County will again celebrate its agricultural roots with the 2016 edition of the Great Pocomoke Fair.The annual event, held at the fairgrounds on Broad Street in Pocomoke, will feature livestock judging, harness racing, a pageant, an antique tractor pull and fireworks among many other activities. Organizers say that in spite… Read more »
BERLIN – Interviews are currently underway for an individual to fill the new position of project coordinator for Berlin Falls Park.Mayor Gee Williams said this week that he expected the project coordinator position for Berlin Falls Park, the former Tyson industrial property, to be filled no later than early September.“Interviews are now underway that are… Read more »