BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners approved a 15% salary increase for the sheriff this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners approved a resolution to increase the salary for the Worcester County Sheriff to $101,200 following the election in November. Currently, the salary is $88,000.“Currently, the sheriff is one of the lowest paid of all county government… Read more »
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OC Offers State’s Attorney Space
SNOW HILL – The Town of Ocean City has offered office space for the Worcester County State’s Attorney as the resort moves toward implementation of a body camera program for police.County officials toured the resort’s public safety building last week at the invitation of Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The town’s offer of office space… Read more »
Berlin Planning Commission Votes Against Property Rezoning For Mixed-Use Townhome Community
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission voted 5-1 not to support a request to rezone commercial property near the intersection of routes 818 and 50.The commission will forward a request to rezone 25 acres of commercial property on to the Berlin Town Council with an unfavorable recommendation. The rezoning has been proposed to allow for… Read more »
Three Years, 3,000 Miles Later, Irish Couple Find Message In A Bottle From Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Three years and more than 3,000 miles later, a message in a bottle has connected a local boy with new friends in Ireland.Ocean City resident Sasha Yonyak, 14, was contacted this week by a couple in northwestern Ireland after they found a message in a bottle he wrote in 2019.“I’ve made some… Read more »
County Commissioners Initiate Room Tax Increase Process
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to ask the state for the ability to raise the hotel room tax.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-2 to ask for a change in state law that would give the county the authority to increase the county room tax from 5% to 6%. The change is being… Read more »
School Policies Under Review After Federal Probe Slams Frederick County
BERLIN – Following a lawsuit in Frederick County, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is taking active measures to prevent illegal and excessive use of restraint and seclusion in schools.Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a settlement agreement with Frederick County Public Schools to address the discriminatory… Read more »
Mayor Seeks Citizens’ Input On Berlin’s Goals For This Year
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall is seeking the public’s input as he develops the Town of Berlin’s goals for the coming year.Tyndall, who is in his first year as mayor, is currently in the process of compiling input from citizens and staff as far as what they believe the town’s priorities should be in 2022.“The… Read more »
Commission To Revisit Rezoning For Townhome Community
BERLIN – Discussion regarding a rezoning that would allow for a substantial townhouse development just off Route 50 is expected to continue next week.At a meeting Jan. 12, the Berlin Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone commercial land near the northwest intersection of routes 50 and 818. The rezoning is being pursued to… Read more »
Community Mourns Long-Time Worcester Music Teacher
BERLIN – A longtime Stephen Decatur Middle School teacher known for inspiring countless young musicians is being mourned this week.County officials on Wednesday announced the death of Peter Mundrick, the band director at Stephen Decatur Middle. Mundrick had been a dedicated member of the school’s faculty for more than two decades.“Today, we mourn an incredible… Read more »
Berlin Nonprofit Eyes Eventful 2022
BERLIN– A local nonprofit continues to move closer toward its goal of bringing a skate park to Berlin.After successfully revitalizing the basketball courts at Henry Park and purchasing ping pong tables for Burbage Park, members of the nonprofit We Heart Berlin believe they’re moving quickly toward making a Berlin skate park a reality.“We’ve come a… Read more »