BERLIN – Town officials said this week they wouldn’t select a location for a skate park until the Berlin Parks Commission weighed in on the issue.While a presentation of the skate park location study was on Monday’s agenda, Mayor Zack Tyndall told members of We Heart Berlin officials would not be making any decisions without… Read more »
BERLIN– Law enforcement now has the assistance of cameras in downtown Berlin.Police Chief Arnold Downing this week announced that 10 cameras are now in place in the downtown area. They’re expected to enhance the abilities of police to respond to local issues.“As a police department we know we won’t be able to enforce everything ourselves… Read more »
BERLIN – Representatives of the Berlin Fire Company told town leaders the funding the municipality is proposing would not get the agency through the year.“We can’t operate on inadequate funds the entire year,” attorney Joe Moore said.Moore and David Fitzgerald, president of the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Emergency Medical Services, met with Mayor Zack… Read more »
SNOW HILL – School system officials honored a local woman for nearly six decades of dedication to the education of Snow Hill children.The Worcester County Board of Education last week recognized Barbara Butler for 58 years of service to local children. Butler created the Haven House program at Snow Hill Elementary.“Mrs. Butler, we owe you… Read more »
BERLIN – A bill that would allow residential development in the C-3 commercial district will move forward for consideration by local officials.Two of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to put their names on a bill that would allow multi-family dwellings in the C-3 district.“It certainly would allow people to use their property to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A new smartphone app is expected to help local law enforcement with everything from communication to hiring.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging area residents to download the agency’s new app on their smartphones. The application provides the public with a variety of information and news alerts.“This app offers quick access to… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s historic district commission approved plans for changes to a mixed-use property on Jefferson Street.The Berlin Historic District Commission earlier this month approved plans for a new door and windows at Wooden Octopus on Jefferson Street.“I look forward to seeing it,” commission member Laura Stearns said.Matt Amey of Wooden Octopus initially approached… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A text amendment that would allow multi-family housing in a commercial zoning district is headed to the Worcester County Commissioners for consideration.Last Thursday, the Worcester County Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a text amendment that would allow multi-family dwellings in the C-3 commercial zoning district to the commissioners with a favorable… Read more »
SNOW HILL – With increased revenue projections and the decision to fund the school system at the maintenance of effort level, officials have eliminated the deficit in Worcester County’s proposed budget.By the close of a work session last week, the county’s proposed budget, which initially faced an $11 million shortfall, featured a $400,000 surplus. For… Read more »
POCOMOKE – Planning continues for the replacement of the Pocomoke branch of the Worcester County Library.Following the news last month that a new library would not be built at the former armory property, officials say that planning is now underway for a new library on Market Street, where the existing facility is.“Staying on this site… Read more »