SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Fair is expected to benefit from increased county support moving forward.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed they wanted to see Worcester County Recreation and Parks take a larger role in the production of the county fair.“I do feel we could grow this event provided we have the right… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials said they wanted to hear from BEACON before approving a second phase of Berlin’s strategic plan.The Berlin Town Council last week voted 4-0 to delay approval of a second phase of the strategic planning process until representatives of BEACON (Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network) present the results of… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials are expected to discuss a step and grade system for town staff next month.On Dec. 11, the town will host a work session so officials can discuss plans to implement a step and grade system.“I’m all for a work session,” Councilman Jack Orris said. “I think it’s deserving of its own… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The redistricting process is moving ahead in Worcester County with a public hearing expected next month.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to move forward with redistricting. While there was talk of potentially delaying the process, as candidates for the upcoming board of education election must file in February, several commissioners… Read more »
BERLIN — The Lower Shore Land Trust hosted its annual Flannel Formal at Merry Sherwood Plantation on Nov. 11. The fundraising event, which was attended by 200 people, featured live music as well as food, games and a silent auction benefitting the land trust, which is devoted to helping landowners protect their property for future… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials approved design services for major West Street improvements last week.Last Monday, the council approved a proposal from Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF) for design of a multi-dimensional project for West Street. The decision was delayed last month so DBF could work stormwater improvements on nearby streets Abbey Lane and Westminster Drive… Read more »
OCEAN PINES– The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will be changing its name to the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce.Kerrie Bunting, president and CEO of the Ocean Pines Chamber, confirmed this week that the chamber was changing its name. She said the new moniker would better reflect what the organization did and would help strengthen… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a capital improvement program that includes a new Buckingham Elementary School this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the school system’s updated capital improvement program (CIP) that includes construction of a new Buckingham Elementary. The updated plan was requested by state officials as they review a prior decision… Read more »
SNOW HILL– The Black-Eyed Susan left Snow Hill for Taylor’s Island late last week.Slaughter Creek Marina purchased the Black-Eyed Susan, the Town of Snow Hill’s riverboat, for $24,800. The boat left its dock at Sturgis Park Nov. 15.“It’s a bittersweet time in that so many held high hopes that the Black-Eyed Susan would be a… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s planning commission approved a proposal for a grain silo at a local brewery.The Berlin Planning Commission last week voted 6-0 to approve a site plan for a grain silo at Burley Oak Brewing Co. The commission approved the plan but limited grain deliveries to six a year because of traffic concerns.“It’s… Read more »