BERLIN– Town officials opted to keep the homestead tax credit the same despite plans earlier this week to change it.In an email poll on Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted to keep the homestead tax credit rate at 5%. While the council had voted on Monday to adjust it to 3%, information made available to… Read more »
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 »
BERLIN – A Worcester County judge sentenced a former childcare worker to 49 years in prison on charges related to sex abuse of a minor and manufacturing child pornography.Bruce William Travers, 38, was sentenced to 105 years with all but 49 years suspended during a hearing Friday. The sentence came after Travers — well known… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A move to convert part-time positions to full-time is expected to help staffing at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a request from Sheriff Matt Crisafulli to convert nine part-time positions to full-time. Crisafulli said the change would allow him to fill the positions, which… Read more »
BERLIN– Halloween trick-or-treating is set for Monday, Oct. 31 in Berlin.Police Chief Arnold Downing announced this month that trick-or-treating would take place on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.“Watch out for the children,” Downing said.Following the usual questions from citizens in recent weeks, Downing confirmed that as it typically is, trick-or-treating will… Read more »
BERLIN– Residents are invited to the town’s first community yard sale this Saturday.On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Town of Berlin will host a community yard sale. Participating residents, who have to be within town limits, have registered their addresses online so shoppers know which properties to visit.“We’ve had a great response so far,” said Ivy… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Seacrets will move forward with plans for a bayside special event venue on the beach following approval from officials this week.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved a request from Seacrets owner Leighton Moore to expand the licensed premises to include the beach area at 51st Street. Moore… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A Virginia convenience store is expected to be able to hook up to Pocomoke City’s sewer system following a decision by county officials this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-3 to amend the Worcester County Water and Sewerage Plan to include the Royal Farms store just over the state line in… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a text amendment that will allow composting facilities in Worcester County.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a text amendment that would allow food waste composting facility as a special exception use in certain districts. The change was pursued by Garvey Heiderman, owner of the Hobbit Restaurant and… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved plans for a mural to brighten up Burbage Park.The Berlin Town Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a mural design for the concrete wall that separates Burbage Park from the town’s power plant. The mural, designed by local resident Brian Robertson, features the town’s name and the words “Powered… Read more »