SNOW HILL – County leaders highlighted their support of growing education spending while school system officials addressed what they categorized as misinformation this week.In the wake of the decision by the Worcester County Commissioners to fund Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) at the maintenance of effort level, school system staff attempted to dispel what they… Read more »
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Berlin Comprehensive Plan Talk Likely Near
BERLIN – Planning officials say a discussion of the town’s comprehensive plan will follow last month’s growth presentation.The Berlin Planning Commission is expected to begin reviewing the town’s comprehensive plan in the coming months. Ron Cascio, a member of the town’s planning commission, says he’s hopeful the presentation last month from urbanist and planner Dhiru… Read more »
School System Addresses Misinformation; County Officials Stress Need For Transparency
SNOW HILL– County leaders highlighted their support of growing education spending while school system officials addressed what they categorized as misinformation this week.In the wake of the decision by the Worcester County Commissioners to fund Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) at the maintenance of effort level, school system staff attempted to dispel what they said… Read more »
Berlin Officials To Discuss Short-Term Rentals Monday
BERLIN – Town officials are expected to discuss short-term rentals next week following issues with a Main Street property.The Berlin Town Council is set to talk about short-term rentals during Monday’s meeting after citizens have reported issues with a short-term rental on Main Street. While the town implemented short-term rental regulations last year, the property… Read more »
Corps Outlines Inlet Dredging Maintenance Decision
SNOW HILL – A representative from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outlined reasoning behind plans to continue maintenance dredging to address shoaling in Ocean City.Daniel Bierly, chief of the civil project development branch for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), told the Worcester County Commissioners this week the high cost and minimal effectiveness… Read more »
Request to Exempt OP from Bay Restoration Fee Denied
OCEAN PINES– State officials denied Worcester County’s request for a flush fee exemption in Ocean Pines.The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) denied a request from Worcester County to exempt residents in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area from paying the Bay Restoration Fee for calendar year 2023. As a result, residents will continue to… Read more »
County Flush Fee Exemption Ask Denied By State
OCEAN PINES – State officials denied Worcester County’s request for a flush fee exemption in Ocean Pines.The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) denied a request from Worcester County to exempt residents in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area from paying the Bay Restoration Fee for calendar year 2023. As a result, residents will continue… Read more »
Business License Fee To Double
BERLIN – Town officials agreed to double the business license fee and explore creation of a trader’s license for companies doing business in Berlin.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 this week to double the business license fee from $75 to $150. While the rate will be the same for all businesses this year, staff are… Read more »
County Moves Closer To Parking Fees At Public Boat Ramp
BERLIN – Plans to charge parking fees to out-of-state users at a Bishopville boat ramp are moving forward.A pilot program that will charge parking fees to out-of-state vehicles at the Shell Mill boat ramp in Bishopville should be up and running within a few months, according to county officials.“We’re likely going to implement it during… Read more »
Taylor House Museum To Start Season Next Week
BERLIN – The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will kick off its 2023 season next week on International Museum Day.On Thursday, May 18, the museum on Main Street in Berlin will once again welcome visitors in to tour the historic home. With new exhibits and updated displays, museum officials are hopeful both new and repeat… Read more »