SNOW HILL– While Worcester County’s beaches might be the draw for most visitors, expanses of corn and soybeans are what herald their arrival to Maryland’s coast. Though it lacks the glamour of tourism, agriculture has been and remains a vital local industry.Encouraging future generations to continue the county’s rural traditions when the lure of quick… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Worcester County is seeking $200,000 in grants to plan for a shared use path on Route 611.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to apply for two grants that would fund a concept study for a shared use path on Route 611. The path would connect West Ocean City to Assateague State… Read more »
NEWARK – Salary increases for teachers, a feasibility study for Buckingham Elementary School and funding for a few new positions are included in the Worcester County Public Schools budget officials reviewed this week.The Worcester County Board of Education met Tuesday to review the school system’s proposed fiscal year 2023 budget. Superintendent Lou Taylor said that… Read more »
BERLIN– Residents could soon be playing ping pong at Burbage Park.Tony Weeg of We Heart Berlin met with town officials this week to review the nonprofit’s plans to install two ping pong tables at Burbage Park on William Street. Weeg said a few minor steps stand between the project and completion.“The meeting went great,” Weeg… Read more »
NEWARK – Salary increases for teachers, a feasibility study for Buckingham Elementary School and funding for a few new positions are included in the Worcester County Public Schools budget officials reviewed this week.The Worcester County Board of Education met Tuesday to review the school system’s proposed fiscal year 2023 budget. Superintendent Lou Taylor said that… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved plans for expanding staffing at the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office to prepare for the implementation of body cameras by local law enforcement.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 4-0, with three abstaining, to approve State’s Attorney Kris Heiser’s plan to hire six new attorneys and six legal assistants…. Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners delayed deliberations regarding a land reclassification on Route 611.The commissioners on Tuesday were expected to make a decision regarding a request to reclassify 8.34 acres of land designated Resource Conservation Area (RCA) as Limited Development Area (LDA). The deliberations were tabled, however, at the request of the applicant,… Read more »
BERLIN – A local nonprofit is now working with Salisbury University’s BEACON program to collect data related to a Berlin skate park.We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit focused on expanding recreational opportunities in town, engaged with BEACON (Business Economic and Community Outreach Network) last week. BEACON will look at similar projects and develop costs and a… Read more »
BERLIN– Elected officials are expected to continue discussions regarding proposed stormwater rate increases in the coming weeks.Though a presentation last week called for raising both the commercial and residential stormwater fees in Berlin, council members made no decisions regarding changes. Mayor Zack Tyndall said he’d be working with staff to develop a formal recommendation for… Read more »
BERLIN– The Town of Berlin is moving forward with plans to purchase and install smart water meters.The Berlin Town Council on Monday unanimously approved two requests for proposals (RFPs), one for the purchase of smart water meters and another for their installation. The new meters are expected to cost about $1 million.“The town has really… Read more »