BERLIN – Municipal officials agreed to transfer $1 million to a capital reserves fund for future projects.The Berlin Town Council voted 5-0 Monday to transfer $1 million from unassigned general fund balance to the town’s capital reserves fund. The money will go toward town hall renovations and a new public works facility.“Our fund balances are… Read more »
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Commissioners Vote To Cancel West OC Sailboat Lease; 5-2 Vote Ends $8,500 Contract
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners this week opted to end an agreement that provided a sailboat with space at the commercial harbor.The commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday to give the connections of the Alyosha, the sailboat that docks at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor, notice that they were canceling the boat’s lease.“Putting this… Read more »
Snow Hill Council Votes To Sell Riverboat
SNOW HILL – Officials agreed this week to start the process of disposing of the beleaguered Black-Eyed Susan.The Snow Hill Town Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize town staff to move forward with getting rid of the Black-Eyed Susan, the riverboat the town purchased in 2020.“We need to start this process, as painful as… Read more »
Grant Expected To Improve Internet Connectivity in Local Municipalities
BERLIN– Downtown businesses could see improved internet connectivity thanks to a state grant.Municipal officials this week discussed the $3.2 million Worcester County received through the Rural Maryland funds being dispersed by the Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore. While there was some confusion regarding the town’s intentions, Mayor Zack Tyndall said Berlin was definitely… Read more »
Worcester County To Dispose Of Ice Rink
SNOW HILL– In a split vote this week, county officials agreed to get rid of the synthetic ice rink purchased in 2019.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 to cease ice rink operations and explore how best to dispose of it. While those in support of getting rid of it cited the expense and underutilization, others… Read more »
Site Plan Approved For Mobile Home Park Expansion
SNOW HILL– Plans for the expansion of a West Ocean City mobile home park moved ahead last week following approval by county officials.The Worcester County Planning Commission last Thursday voted unanimously to approve a site plan for Salt Life Park. The project consists of a 34-lot expansion of an existing manufactured home park on Old… Read more »
Atlantic General Hospital Receives $193K Broadband Reimbursement
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital has received a $193,050 reimbursement through a program that helps not-for-profit hospitals serving rural areas with broadband costs.Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) secured a $193,050 reimbursement from a Federal Communications Commission fund via the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The funding is made possible by telecommunication service providers — like those… Read more »
Christmas Trees Feed Local Goats
BERLIN – Area goats are now snacking on Christmas trees from homes in Berlin thanks to a partnership between the town and two local farms.For the first two Wednesdays in January, Berlin’s residential trash customers can leave their live-cut Christmas trees on the curb for pickup by the town’s public works crew. The trees are… Read more »
Delmar Holding Off Final Call On Former Berlin Leader
BERLIN – Officials in the Town of Delmar have not yet made a decision regarding the future of Town Manager Jeff Fleetwood.After Fleetwood pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Worcester County District Court last month, officials in Delmar, the municipality that hired him after he retired from the role of town administrator in Berlin, met to… Read more »
New Pocomoke Library Process Continues; 2nd Attempt At Strategic Demo Grant Unsuccessful
POCOMOKE – Plans to tear down the former armory to make space for a new Pocomoke library continue to move forward.City Manager Jeremy Mason said this week he’s hopeful that the demolition process can begin this spring. Thanks to a property purchase made last year, the city will be clearing an entire block.“It’ll do a… Read more »