BERLIN – Some highly visible downtown Berlin buildings are among those benefiting from revitalization tax credits announced this week.On Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced $19 million in revitalization tax credits. In Berlin, the buildings at 11 N. Main Street, 7 N. Main Street and 15-19 N. Main Street will receive credits.“I’m very happy this project… Read more »
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Berlin Officials Discuss Historic Sign Restoration
BERLIN– Officials voiced support for the concept of repainting two old advertising signs in Berlin following a similar project in Snow Hill.Members of the Berlin Historic District Commission this week voiced their support for seeing two antique advertisements, painted on the sides of the building at 11 Pitts St., restored. In Snow Hill, a similar… Read more »
County Moving Process Forward On Buckingham
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 »
Berlin Fire Company Defends New Fee
BERLIN – A dwindling grant from the town and rising operating costs prompted a new emergency response fee, according to Berlin Fire Company officials.In response to criticism from residents last week regarding an emergency response fee now in effect, the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) reached out to The Dispatch to share the reasoning behind the… Read more »
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Broadband In Newark
NEWARK– County leaders celebrated continued efforts to expand broadband access with a ribbon cutting in Newark.The Worcester County Commissioners joined Bay Country Communications (BCC) this month in Newark to cut the ribbon on a new fiber-optic installation project that is making broadband available in Newark. Representatives from Talkie Communications and Choptank Fiber, the other two… Read more »
Incumbent Commissioner Facing Abbott For Second Term; Q&A With Commissioner Candidates
SNOW HILL – While primary races decided several local seats, voters in southern Worcester County will cast their ballots for the District 1 commissioner on Nov. 8.Incumbent Worcester County Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Caryn Abbott for the District 1 seat in this fall’s election. Nordstrom, who defeated Merrill Lockfaw… Read more »
Main Street Paving To Begin Next Week
BERLIN– Crews are expected to begin paving Main Street in Berlin next week.The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin paving Main Street Nov. 1. The work is expected to take two weeks.“In November, you will see some crews working downtown and throughout Maryland 818, which extends from 113 across Route 50… Read more »
Like Other Towns, Berlin Feels Strain With Hiring, Retaining
BERLIN – A discussion regarding hiring difficulties highlighted departmental reports at this week’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council.Town department heads talked about the trouble they’re having finding qualified workers at Monday’s council meeting. They said the problem appeared to be nationwide.“It’s difficult right now,” said Jamey Latchum, the town’s director of water resources. “Everybody’s… Read more »
Berlin To Add EV Charging Station
BERLIN– An electric vehicle charging station will be coming to Berlin following approval from officials this week.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a lease agreement with Chargepoint, a company that will lease the town an electric vehicle charging station. The station, which will be installed at the lot on Commerce Street, could be in… Read more »
Berlin Residents Share Concerns Over New Response Fee
BERLIN – Residents continue to have concerns about a new emergency response fee implemented by the Berlin Fire Company.Resident James Walsh approached the Berlin Town Council Monday to express frustration with the response fee now being charged by the Berlin Fire Company. He said the public should have been made aware of it before it… Read more »