SNOW HILL – County officials asked staff to begin eliminating an $11 million shortfall as the annual budget process begins.As proposed, Worcester County’s fiscal year 2023 budget includes an $11 million deficit. In anticipation of next week’s budget work session, the commissioners voted unanimously to have staff begin making reductions in expenditures.“I think department heads… Read more »
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Council Introduces Tax Rate
BERLIN– Town officials this week introduced an ordinance that would maintain the current tax rate.The Berlin Town Council on Monday held a first reading of an ordinance to set the tax rate at $0.815 per $100 of assessed value. That’s the same rate approved last year.“The public hearing will be held March 28,” Mayor Zack… Read more »
Community Debates Library Book
NEWARK – Concerns about book banning dominated a school board meeting this week.Dozens of citizens attended Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting to share various concerns, the majority of which related to a library book under review. Though two community members asked the school system to review inclusion of the book “All Boys Aren’t… Read more »
County Explores Options To Change Funding Formula
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to hire legal counsel to fight what they consider an unfair education funding formula.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to try to find legal counsel to find a way to address the state’s funding formula for education. The formula currently in place will require Worcester County to… Read more »
Bus Drivers Ask Commissioners For Pay Increase
SNOW HILL– School bus drivers approached the Worcester County Commissioners this week to ask for a pay increase.With no action from the Worcester County Board of Education following a presentation last month, school bus drivers took their case to the county commissioners. They told elected officials they’re struggling to cover expenses with what they’re paid… Read more »
Berlin Officials Discuss Casino Revenue
BERLIN– The town could begin using casino revenue to fund a pension system for law enforcement officers.On Monday, Berlin officials discussed the possibility of using the town’s share of casino revenues to enroll Berlin’s police in the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS).“Everybody else around us has it,” Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said. “Federalsburg,… Read more »
Community Celebrates Retired Educator’s 102nd Birthday
BERLIN – The community gathered last week to honor a well-known former educator on her 102nd birthday.A standing-room only crowd surprised Josephine Anderson as she arrived at the Berlin library last Thursday. Dozens of community members wanted to share well-wishes and fond memories with Anderson on her 102nd birthday.“Because of the pandemic she really wasn’t… Read more »
Site Plan Approved For Berlin Activities Depot Expansion
BERLIN– The Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan for an expansion and addition at Berlin Activities Depot.On Wednesday the commission approved plans for upgrades to the Berlin Activities Depot on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The project, which will be done in phases, will start with an addition on the side of the building closest… Read more »
Town Seeking Funding For Roundabout On Flower Street
SNOW HILL – The Town of Berlin is seeking county support to bring a roundabout to Flower Street.In presenting the town’s annual grant request to county officials last week, Mayor Zack Tyndall said Berlin was asking for funding to help cover preliminary costs for a roundabout on Flower Street.“It’s become one of those highly travelled… Read more »
BOE To Host Evening Meeting
NEWARK– The Worcester County Board of Education will host the first of two night meetings next week.In response to suggestions from the public, the school board will host an evening meeting on Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Typically, meetings are held at 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.“I think we owe it… Read more »