BERLIN – A new emergency response fee is expected to help address financial challenges at the Berlin Fire Company.In a work session Monday, Berlin Fire Company (BFC) representatives reviewed a new emergency response fee with elected officials. Council members weren’t aware of the fee until they were contacted by a concerned resident who’d been surprised… Read more »
BERLIN– The Berlin Fire Company is seeking community support as Fire Prevention Month approaches.October is National Fire Prevention Month and the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) is asking for donations and sponsorships to purchase coloring books and hats to offer local children.“It’s important to reach the children at a young age about fire prevention,” said David… Read more »
BERLIN – Installation of a stoplight at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street is expected to begin next month.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza confirmed last Friday that Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) crews were expected to being installation of a traffic signal at the South Main Street (Route 818) and… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Concerns about the cost of the Sea Gull Century have prompted county officials to begin exploring a special event permit process.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to have staff begin developing a special event permitting process. The decision came after the Department of Emergency Services reported that the Seagull Century had agreed… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Members of the new Worcester County Police Accountability Board stressed their commitment to fairness at their inaugural meeting last week.Last Thursday, the board—mandated by Maryland’s Police Accountability Act—held its first meeting at the Worcester County Government Center. The group, made up primarily of retired law enforcement officers, met with leaders of local… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to extend the settlement date for the purchase of 95 acres for a sports complex.The commissioners voted 4-3 on Tuesday to extend the settlement date for the Route 50 property being considered for a sports complex to January 31.“My understanding is the sellers are amenable… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to rezone property on Herring Creek despite concerns from neighbors.Following a public hearing Tuesday, the commissioners voted 6-1 to rezone 2.25 acres on Route 50 at Herring Creek. The rezoning is expected to allow Blue Water Development to pursue construction of a new office on… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A local campground can pursue an expansion following approval of a water and sewer amendment this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved an amendment to the Worcester County Water and Sewerage Plan requested by Island Resort Campground. Connections of the campground are hoping to expand it by 62 sites.“This is merely… Read more »
BERLIN– A discussion regarding accessory dwelling units dominated a meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission last week.The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday hosted a lengthy discussion about accessory dwelling units—things like garage apartments—and whether they should be permitted in town. In the end they asked staff to review the regulations in place in towns similar… Read more »
BERLIN – Improvements are coming to storefronts on Pitts Street and William Street following approval by historic district officials.The Berlin Historic District Commission approved changes to 17 William St. and a block of storefronts on Pitts Street—both properties owned by Jack Burbage—at a meeting last Wednesday. Commission members said they were pleased to see improvements… Read more »