BERLIN – Membership changes for the Berlin Historic District Commission highlighted the start of this month’s meeting.The Historic District Commission (HDC) voted to elect member Nornie Bunting as chair last week. Bunting will take over the position long held by Carol Rose.“I appreciate the nomination,” Bunting said. “I’ll do my best.”The commission kicked off last… Read more »
Author Archives: Charlene Sharpe
About The Author: Charlene Sharpe
High School Library Book Under Review
SNOW HILL– The school system launched a formal review of a controversial book after requests by community members.Worcester County Public Schools received two review requests, one from a Stephen Decatur High School parent and another from a community member, regarding the book “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson. Last month, citizens shared concerns… Read more »
Bus Contractors Seek Rate Increases To Cover Rising Costs
SNOW HILL – Facing rising fuel and maintenance costs, school bus drivers continue to advocate for increased pay.Members of the Worcester County Bus Contractors Association are expected to approach the Worcester County Commissioners next week to share rate concerns they don’t believe have been addressed by the school system. They say they’re struggling to cover… Read more »
Berlin To Hold Community Bike Ride
BERLIN– Town officials approved plans for a community bike ride to be held in May.The Berlin Town Council last week agreed to approve a new town wide bike ride. The event, which will start and end at Heron Park, will be held May 20.“May is national Bike Month and is promoted by the League of… Read more »
Historic District Commission Approves Main Street Changes In Berlin
BERLIN– Revitalization of a key section of Main Street is set to begin following approval from the town’s historic district commission.On Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) approved renovation plans for the structures from 19 N. Main St. to 7 N. Main Street. Work is already underway at the buildings, owned by Jack Burbage,… Read more »
OC Presents Annual Grant Request To County Officials
SNOW HILL– The Town of Ocean City is seeking a slight increase in its grant from Worcester County as well as funding to support fire and EMS service in West Ocean City.Local municipalities and Ocean Pines presented annual budget requests to the Worcester County Commissioners this week. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan thanked the commissioners… Read more »
Masks No Longer Required At Local Schools, On Buses
SNOW HILL– Masks are now optional at Worcester County’s public schools.Following a decision by the Maryland State Board of Education to permit local school systems to decide on whether students should wear masks, the state’s Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review Committee (AELR) voted last Friday to end the statewide mask mandate. Worcester County Public Schools… Read more »
Missing Berlin Cats Located At Philadephia Shelter
BERLIN – When 10-year-old cat Maggie disappeared last fall, her owners blamed a fox.Imagine their surprise last week when they were informed she was listed for adoption on a Philadelphia rescue’s website. When they called to claim her, they were told she’d been placed in a PetSmart for adoption the day before.“It was just in… Read more »
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Introduced In Berlin
BERLIN– Elected officials introduced an ordinance regulating short-term rentals this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council held a first reading of an ordinance that establishes regulations governing short-term rentals. The ordinance, which will be the subject of a public hearing March 28, is the result of several work sessions.“I think it’s a little clearer than… Read more »
Citizens Weigh In On Heron Park Proposals
BERLIN – Residents shared mixed opinions regarding proposals submitted for Heron Park this week.Residents who aren’t ready to sell park property, others who favored the commercial proposal submitted and even the two developers who provided bids spoke to the Berlin Town Council during a special meeting Monday. Mayor Zack Tyndall said the issue would be… Read more »