BERLIN– Municipal officials highlighted transportation concerns and plans for a community center in a meeting with the Eastern Shore Delegation this week.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Del. Wayne Hartman and Del. Charles Otto met with Berlin’s elected officials Wednesday. Municipal leaders shared traffic concerns and other topics of interest with the delegation as they prepare for… Read more »
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Abbott Secures Commissioner Seat
SNOW HILL – Southern Worcester County will have new representation at the county level following this week’s election.In the only Worcester County Commissioner race left undecided by the primary election, challenger Caryn Abbott this week defeated incumbent Josh Nordstrom in District 1.“It’s been a long eight months,” Abbott said. “This is a win for the… Read more »
UPDATED: Former Berlin Administrator Faces Felony Charges, Denies Wrongdoing
BERLIN – Berlin’s former town administrator is facing felony charges of theft and forgery after a town audit revealed discrepancies.Jeff Fleetwood, who served as Berlin’s town administrator from 2019 to spring of 2022, has been charged with six counts of forgery of private documents, theft $1,500 to under $25,000 and theft scheme $1,500 to under… Read more »
Despite Referendum Results, Commission President Says ‘Sports Complex Project Continues On’ With Eye On Alternative Funding Source
BERLIN – The majority of voters this week did not support giving Worcester County the ability to finance the cost of designing and building a sports complex.In Tuesday’s general election, 52.37% of voters were against Question A, which was meant to determine whether the Worcester County Commissioners could bond the costs associated with a sports… Read more »
Taylor House Museum Curator Steps Down After 30 Years
BERLIN – The longtime administrator and curator of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum stepped down this month after 30 years of service.Susan Taylor, well known for her devotion to the Taylor House Museum, retired this month after three decades of working as museum administrator and curator.“We were lucky to have Susan be such a… Read more »
Former Berlin Town Administrator Under Investigation For Theft
(The following is a press release from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation with a released statement from Berlin’s mayor. This story will be updated.)BERLIN — Investigators with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation were requested to investigate a fraud involving a recently retired employee for the Town of Berlin. Investigators met with the complainant… Read more »
Berlin Staff To Review Safety Of Main Street Buildings
BERLIN – Town staff are expected to review the Main Street buildings undergoing renovations in advance of next month’s Berlin Christmas Parade.Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission said this week they wanted staff to visit the buildings on Main Street that have been undergoing renovations for some time to ensure they were safe before… Read more »
High Bids Prompt Delay In SD Park Restroom Project
BERLIN – Plans for a permanent restroom at Stephen Decatur Park are on hold after bids came in too high.Though the town received a grant to fund much of the cost of a permanent restroom for Stephen Decatur Park, pricing has more than doubled. As a result, the project has been tabled for now.“The prices… Read more »
Pier 23 To Expand Entertainment
SNOW HILL – A West Ocean City bar will be able to expand its entertainment offerings following approval from officials.Pier 23, one of the waterfront restaurants located near the commercial harbor, received approval from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) to increase entertainment. Up until now, the facility couldn’t offer music past 7… Read more »
County Moving Process Forward On Buckingham School Replacement
SNOW HILL – Plans for the eventual replacement of Buckingham Elementary School continue to move forward.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the Worcester County Public Schools Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal year 2024. The CIP includes a planning request for Buckingham, the aging Berlin school built in 1978.“We began a feasibility study for… Read more »