BERLIN – Municipal officials are expected to discuss a capital funding request with Berlin Fire Company representatives next week after delaying a decision Monday.Elected officials had mixed feelings this week regarding a capital funding request from the fire company presented by Mayor Zack Tyndall. The issue, which relates to capital funding from the town’s American… Read more »
BERLIN – Traffic concerns prompted officials to delay approval of plans for a Wawa at the intersection of Route 50 and North Main Street in Berlin.The Berlin Planning Commission this week voted unanimously to table consideration of a site plan revision for a Wawa on Route 818 at its intersection with eastbound Route 50. Officials… Read more »
BERLIN – The town is moving forward with plans to add speed cameras to Flower Street and Seahawk Road.Elected officials told Police Chief Arnold Downing this week they supported adding speed cameras to locations on Flower Street and Seahawk Road. The locations were recommended after speed studies throughout town.“We’ll definitely keep you up to date,”… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The founder of a popular Ocean City restaurant is hoping to bring French fine dining and Lebanese cuisine to the area as he takes over two more local establishments.Peter Elias, founder of Spain Wine Bar, will also be taking over the former Whiskers space in Ocean Pines, which he plans to make… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will boost its reserves following an increase in fund balance.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to move forward with adjusting the county’s reserve fund from 12% of budgeted general fund expenditures to 15%. The jump was made possible with a $9.6 million increase in fund balance in FY… Read more »
SNOW HILL– A public hearing on the county’s redistricting plan is set for later this month.This week, the Worcester County Commissioners introduced an emergency legislative bill to establish revised commissioner districts. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 19.According to the bill introduced by the commissioners this week, it is meant… Read more »
NEWARK– Concerns about teachers leaving Worcester County Public Schools for better pay elsewhere dominated a budget hearing this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education hosted a public budget input session. Numerous speakers expressed their worries that teachers would begin to leave Worcester County if their pay wasn’t increased.“They feel unappreciated and undervalued,” said… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a five-year capital improvement plan after removing funding for a school system administration building this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the fiscal year 2025 through 2029 capital improvement plan (CIP) on Tuesday. A $37 million new central office for Worcester County Public Schools was removed from… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A local chamber of commerce’s name change has prompted concern and criticism from several local officials.In the wake of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s name change to the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce, Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino and Ocean Pines Association (OPA) President Rick Farr have expressed their displeasure with… Read more »
BERLIN – Two new events are being offered to introduce children to a local museum.The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host two children’s tours in the weeks leading up to Christmas.“It’s a great way for families to see the museum in a different light,” said Melissa Reid, president of the museum. “You can experience… Read more »