BERLIN – Town officials offered their support to a downtown mixed use project planned by Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council agreed to give Habitat for Humanity a letter of support for the building it has planned for 21 Jefferson St. as the organization begins to seek grants for the… Read more »
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AGH’s New Regional Cancer Center Site Plan OK’d By Berlin
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital’s campus is set to expand with the addition of a new cancer care center.On Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission approved the site plan for the new Atlantic General Hospital Cancer Center. The 17,855-square-foot building, which will be erected at the intersection of Old Ocean City Boulevard and Route 113 in… Read more »
West Ocean City Hotel Boom Continues With Planned Hampton Inn & Suites On Tap
SNOW HILL – An 81-room hotel is expected to replace the well-known West Ocean City building that formerly housed the Wheels of Yesterday museum.The county’s technical review committee took a look this week at initial plans for a Hampton Inn & Suites set to be built where the Wheels of Yesterday museum currently sits. The… Read more »
Berlin To Apply For Grant That Could Be Used To Buy Property For Potential Train Station
BERLIN – Town officials agreed this week to pursue a grant to buy land to serve as a platform for the excursion train envisioned for Worcester County.On Monday, the town council gave Economic Development Director Ivy Wells permission to submit an application for a $130,000 Community Legacy grant. If received, the grant through the Maryland… Read more »
UPDATED: Berlin Mayor Breaks Split Council Vote Giving Dollar General Free Utility Connection
BERLIN – After a heated discussion and a split vote, town officials agreed to cover the water and sewer infrastructure fees for the Dollar General being built on Decatur Street.Mayor Gee Williams provided the tie-breaking vote Monday after the council initially voted 2-2 on a contract to have the town pay the $24,700 water and… Read more »
Berlin Historic Comm. OKs Planned Building Changes
BERLIN – A downtown commercial building will be getting a facelift following approval from the town’s historic district commission.On Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved exterior renovations, a new door and signage at what will soon be the Berlin Butcher Shop. Lisa Hall, a town council member and proprietor of the soon-to-be butcher shop,… Read more »
Young Pros Look To Engage Colleagues, Better Community
OCEAN CITY – One local group is working to bring the talents and insights of the area’s young professionals together while supporting the community.The Ocean City Young Professionals (OCYP), operated under the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, is a group of local professionals committed to networking, growing business and volunteering. More than two-dozen 20-… Read more »
Berlin’s First Holiday Fireworks Display Called Successful
BERLIN – In spite of rain showers throughout much of the holiday weekend, Berlin officials are calling the town’s first ever Fourth of July celebration a resounding success.The town, in cooperation with Burley Oak Brewery and other local sponsors, hosted its inaugural fireworks show July 3.“I am very pleased that residents from every neighborhood in… Read more »
County Denies Solar Developer’s Tax Abatement Request
SNOW HILL – County officials voted to deny a request for a tax abatement from a solar company, citing the fact that the project wouldn’t bring many jobs to the area.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed not to grant the tax abatement request presented by Byron Crawford of Longview Solar. Crawford had been seeking an 80-percent… Read more »
Salisbury Company Looking To Meet ‘Greater Demand For Security’
SALISBURY – In the wake of events like last month’s Orlando shooting, concerns about personal safety are on the rise.That’s where USTASC comes in. The Salisbury business is focused on individual safety and security.“Ultimately people’s safety is their own responsibility,” said USTASC’s Evan Avnet said. “Police can’t be everywhere all the time.”USTASC — or Tactical… Read more »