BERLIN – The town will continue to seek funding for two major projects despite the news that recent requests for grants were unsuccessful.Mayor Zack Tyndall announced this week that neither a request for wastewater treatment plant funding nor a request for funds for a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 were granted. He says the town… Read more »
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Park Visitors Share Horse Management Concerns
SNOW HILL– Despite new safety initiatives, several park visitors continue to have concerns with Assateague Island’s horse management practices.While Assateague Island National Seashore announced new efforts to ensure the safety of the park’s wild horses less than a week after a mare was hit by a car, some say those measures will do little to… Read more »
Berlin Officials Discuss Safety Concerns Near Intersection
BERLIN – Officials resumed talk of aligning Decatur Street and Flower Street this week.Following road work by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) at the intersection of Route 113 and Assateague Road, Berlin officials said they still had concerns about safety in the area. Councilman Dean Burrell said the concept explored several years ago of… Read more »
Town Officials Reaffirm Interest In Skate Park
BERLIN– Town officials this week asked the Berlin Parks Commission to put together some steps that will help the town make a skate park a reality.During a discussion of the town’s park priorities, members of the public expressed concern that an inclusive playground, a concept first discussed last year, topped the town’s priority list despite… Read more »
Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests
SNOW HILL – Two proposed rezonings will be forwarded on to the Worcester County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.The Worcester County Planning Commission last week voted 5-0 to support proposed rezonings for a lot on Route 50 in West Ocean City and a parcel in Bishopville. The rezoning on Route 50 would allow for development of… Read more »
Renovations Still Underway At Main Street Storefronts
BERLIN – While residents are eager to see renovations completed at the Main Street storefronts currently under construction, plans are still being finalized.Since the revitalization of the structures from 19 N. Main St. to 7 N. Main Street was approved by the Berlin Historic District (HDC) this spring, town staff have fielded countless inquiries from… Read more »
Cottage Court Site Plan Approved For Route 611
SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan for a rental cottage development in West Ocean City.Last Thursday, the commission voted 5-0 to approve the site plan for a 52-unit rental cottage development. The project will be located on Route 611.“This is a cottage court,” Steve Engel of Vista Design said. “It’s… Read more »
Berlin Announces Key Election Dates
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin this week officially announced the upcoming election on Oct. 4.On Monday, the town announced that the municipal election would be held Tuesday, Oct. 4 for the council seats in District 1 and District 4 as well as the at-large seat. Voters can find more information online at berlinmd.gov under… Read more »
Commissioners Seeking $3.2M In Grant Funding For Projects
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to seek grant funding for a variety of projects, ranging from wastewater infrastructure to internet connectivity, following discussion this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday reviewed a list of potential projects and ranked their top priorities in order to seek Rural Maryland grant funding through the Tri-County Council.“There’s a… Read more »
Three Providers Eyed For Broadband
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will work with three internet service providers as it uses grant funds to expand rural broadband.The county will use $7.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to work with three internet service providers currently bringing high speed internet to unserved parts of the county. The proposal approved Tuesday… Read more »