BERLIN– A gingerbread tradition is once again on display in Berlin’s Atlantic Hotel.For the sixth year in a row, the Atlantic Hotel’s Laura Stearns has recreated one of the town’s iconic structures in gingerbread. This year’s masterpiece, a gingerbread model of the Moore family home on South Main Street, is now on display inside the… Read more »
BERLIN– Officials opted to delay approval of a motion addressing concerns from the board that monitors how casino impact grants are spent.The Berlin Town Council this week tabled a motion acknowledging the Local Development Council (LDC) desire that the town work toward funding LEOPS (the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System) with more than just casino… Read more »
BERLIN– The town could soon be issuing a request for proposals for ambulance coverage at special events.A discussion at this week’s council meeting highlighted the fact that the town and the Berlin Fire Company haven’t been able to come to an agreement regarding special event EMS coverage.“It’s a difference of opinion on the placement of… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Homes in the St. Martins by the Bay community are expected to benefit from a water project approved last week by local officials.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to move forward with plans to connect homes in the St. Martins community to the Ocean Pines water system. The project is… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved emergency legislation that will govern the locations of future cannabis dispensaries.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to approve legislation that will require dispensaries to maintain a minimum separation distance of 2,000 feet from a pre-existing primary or secondary school, a licensed childcare center, a playground, recreation center,… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials discussed plans for a step and grade system for municipal employees this week.In a work session Monday the Berlin Town Council reviewed plans for implementation of a step and grade system. The town has been moving toward a system since the spring.“I think it would be a benefit to our employees knowing… Read more »
NEWARK – Complaints about library books and subsequent discussion of potentially adding an “older teen” section to Worcester County Public Schools libraries is a cause for concern among some members of the community.Following a contentious school board meeting last week, during which many people shared concerns with explicit library books and a Pocomoke High School… Read more »
BERLIN– Local merchants are hoping area residents will remember to shop small this holiday season.Berlin, home to dozens of small businesses in its historic downtown commercial district, was a hive of activity Black Friday and Small Business Saturday as merchants pulled out all the stops to draw in customers. In the wake of slow fall… Read more »
BERLIN– The town’s strategic planning process will continue but not until January, officials decided this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to continue working with Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) for phase two of the town’s strategic plan. Concerns about limited participation from residents so far, however, prompted officials… Read more »
NEWARK – Local students are finding success after high school with the trade skills they’re honing in the classrooms at Worcester Tech.Less than two years after graduating, 10 former Worcester Technical High School students completed welding and heavy vehicle technology programs at Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). Worcester Tech instructors traveled to Virginia Beach to celebrate… Read more »