BERLIN – Most of the town’s enterprise funds still need improvement, according to a presentation of the fiscal year 2021 audit.Representatives of PKS & Company presented the latest municipal audit at this week’s Berlin Town Council meeting. Michael Kleger of PKS confirmed that the town’s enterprise funds still struggled to break even.“I think you’re making… Read more »
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Resident, Inn Reach Settlement
BERLIN – A dispute regarding special events at a Berlin bed and breakfast has been settled.The administrative appeal filed by Berlin resident Joe Hill regarding a town board’s decision to allow tented events at The Inn Berlin was settled this week a day before the court hearing was set to take place. The agreement reached… Read more »
Commissioners To Consider Route 611 Land Reclassification
BERLIN – After delaying a vote at their last meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners are expected to make a decision regarding a Route 611 land reclassification next week.On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to make a decision regarding a request to reclassify 8.34 acres of land from Resource Conservation Area (RCA) to Limited Development Area… Read more »
New Fees Proposed To Bolster Berlin Water, Sewer Reserves
BERLIN – Berlin residents could soon be seeing a new charge on their water and sewer bills.The town’s elected officials this week talked about a recommendation to implement a new charge on both water and sewer bills to help the town build a capital reserve. The charges were recommended by Jean Holloway of the Southeast… Read more »
Proposed Slaughterhouse Text Amendment Delayed
NEWARK – Discussion of a text amendment that would allow farmers to butcher and sell beef has been delayed.Though the Worcester County Planning Commission was set to consider a text amendment next week that would allow livestock farms to slaughter, package and sell beef, the item has been pulled from the agenda.Mark Cropper, the attorney… Read more »
Worcester Officials Voice Support For Agritourism Bill
SNOW HILL – Local officials testified in support of a bill that would allow for more agritourism in Worcester County this week.On Tuesday, Worcester County Commissioner Diana Purnell and Melanie Pursel, director of the Worcester County Office of Tourism and Economic Development, testified in support of Senate Bill 32 as it was heard by the… Read more »
Berlin Mayor Presents 2022 Goals
BERLIN – Progress on a community center, new festivals, traffic safety improvements and rebranding are among numerous goals for Berlin in 2022.Mayor Zack Tyndall this week outlined dozens of goals he compiled with input from the public and town staff.“By and far this is a pretty good representation of the people, our employees and the… Read more »
Sheriff’s Office Presents Body Camera Program
SNOW HILL– The implementation of a body camera program for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is expected to cost $2 million over five years.Sheriff Matt Crisafulli met with the Worcester County Commissioners last week to present information regarding body cameras and his office’s proposed agreement with the vendor Axon.“My office has researched with various body… Read more »
Commission Supports Text Amendment
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission voted last week to support a text amendment that would allow a local funeral home to open a crematorium in town.The commission voted unanimously last Wednesday to give a favorable recommendation to a text amendment that would allow a crematorium as a conditional use in the M-1A light industrial… Read more »
Royal Farms Hookup Request Fails
SNOW HILL– In a split vote, county officials decided not to let a Virginia convenience store hookup to Pocomoke City’s sewer system.The Worcester County Commissioners voiced various concerns this week regarding Pocomoke City’s plans to provide sewer service to the Royal Farms just over the Virginia line in New Church. A motion to approve the… Read more »