BERLIN – Members of the Berlin Fire Company are hoping a new event will restore the organization’s standing in the community following several years of discord.Now that the multimillion dollar harassment lawsuit against the fire company has been settled and its relationship with the Town of Berlin is on the mend following a temporary funding… Read more »
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Pines GM Contract Extended In 3-1 Vote
BERLIN – Bob Thompson will continue in his role as general manager of the Ocean Pines Association following a decision by the board of directors to extend his contract.The board voted 6-1 in closed session last week to extend Thompson’s contract another three years.“As the president of the board of directors, I am happy to… Read more »
County’s Budget Hearing Focuses On Education Funding
SNOW HILL – Requests for funding teacher salary increases and technology for local schools again highlighted Worcester County’s annual budget hearing.On Tuesday evening, dozens of county residents attended a public hearing on Worcester County’s proposed $194 million budget for fiscal year 2017. Comments from those present focused primarily on the need to support education funding.“The… Read more »
County Encourages CodeRED Signups
SNOW HILL – County officials are encouraging residents to be better prepared for potential disasters with participation in a new emergency notification system.Worcester County officials would like to see more residents sign up for CodeRED, the mass notification system now being used by the county. The program delivers messages to participants via telephone, text or… Read more »
Fenwick Passes 2-Year Moratorium On New Hotel Construction
FENWICK ISLAND – Following the contentious debate surrounding the redevelopment of the Sands Motel, the town has passed a two-year moratorium on hotel construction.On Feb. 26 the Fenwick Island Town Council voted to establish a moratorium, essentially a ban, on the construction of any new hotels for two years.“This will be new hotels only,” Councilman… Read more »
County Approves North-End Rezoning Requests
BERLIN – County leaders approved zoning changes designed to allow for the expansion of Frontier Town and the commercial development of cropland on Route 589 this week.On Tuesday, following public hearings in which there was no public input, the Worcester County Commissioners approved rezoning 36 acres of Frontier Town property from C-2 to A-2 and… Read more »
County Commissioners Balk At Increased School Funding Mandate
SNOW HILL – As the budget process nears, county leaders are again expressing concern over increased education spending.During a regular meeting Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 to contact the Eastern Shore delegation to share their objections over rising education spending.“They may push this down our throats but we don’t have to swallow it,”… Read more »
Commissioners To Stay Course On Phasing Out Liquor Operation
SNOW HILL – The head of the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control used an audience with local leaders this week to again share his concerns about the county’s plan to get out of the liquor business by 2017.Bobby Cowger, head of the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control (DLC), told the county commissioners this… Read more »
Habitat Granted Demolition Request For New Mixed-Use Project
BERLIN – The demolition of a historic Jefferson Street home is expected to bring a new mixed use building to downtown Berlin.On Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved plans presented by Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County to tear down the existing home at 21 Jefferson St. Andrea Bowland, director of the non-profit, said… Read more »
Students Learn About Song, Dance During Read Across America Day
BERLIN – A storyteller used the song and dance of his native Uganda to take Buckingham Elementary School students on a virtual trip to Africa as they celebrated Read Across America Day this week.On March 2, African storyteller Ssuuna performed for students in all grades at Buckingham Elementary in Berlin. Within minutes of being introduced… Read more »