OCEAN CITY – Officials celebrated the resort’s newest piece of public art at a dedication last week.On April 22, municipal officials joined representatives of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) to dedicate “Approaching Geese,” a statue recently installed along the bay outside the Ocean City Convention Center. The six-foot-tall bronze statue was created by William… Read more »
NEWARK – The school system is set to interview firms to conduct a feasibility study as plans for the replacement of Buckingham Elementary School move forward.The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to have staff set up interviews with three firms that responded to a recent request for proposals (RFP). A committee is… Read more »
BERLIN– A short-term rental ordinance will take effect in Berlin without the signature of Mayor Zack Tyndall.Tyndall confirmed this week that he would not be signing the ordinance approved by the Berlin Town Council last month regulating short-term rentals. He said he didn’t agree with the residency requirements worked into the ordinance by the council.“I… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials last week reviewed conceptual plans for a new brewery on Route 611.The Worcester County Technical Review Committee looked at plans for O.C. Beer Works, a brewery proposed for the former Ocean City Service Co. property, at a meeting last Wednesday. While there are still a lot of issues to be… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials this week agreed to send a letter of support for replacement of the Bay Bridge.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to grant a request from Queen Anne’s County to issue a letter of support for replacement of the Bay Bridge in its current location.“We need the entire shore and… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will seek sponsorships to cover the cost of this year’s July fireworks display.Last Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a sponsorship program for the annual Independence Day fireworks show, which typically takes place July 3.“We started the fireworks five years ago and now it’s become a tradition here in Berlin,” said… Read more »
BERLIN – With the latest filing deadline passed, voters now know candidates for this year’s local elections.Though a case involving legislative redistricting delayed the primary election and filing deadlines, candidates were required to file by April 15. Many of Worcester County’s races will be decided with the July 19 primary election. The general election is… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A microbrewery is now being planned as part of the redevelopment of the Embers property in Ocean City.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC), which oversees the sale of alcoholic beverages in Worcester County, approved changes to the plans for the site occupied by The Embers Restaurant for decades. The new… Read more »
BERLIN – Despite a contract into 2023, Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood will step down this week.Fleetwood, who has served as town administrator since 2019, informed officials Monday he wanted to retire. Though he offered to stay into June, Mayor Zack Tyndall advised him Friday would be his last day.“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities the… Read more »
BERLIN – After hours of public input, county officials voted 4-3 to move forward with purchasing land west of Stephen Decatur High School for a sports complex.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to proceed with buying 95 acres for a sports complex and to bond $11.2 million for the project. The decision came after… Read more »