BERLIN – The town will once again host a New Year’s Eve celebration — this year featuring a laser light show, ball drop and children’s festivities — on Friday.Despite rising COVID-19 cases, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall said he’d consulted with the Worcester County Health Department this week and the event was set to go on… Read more »
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School Board Meetings Will Be Livestreamed
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education is expected to begin livestreaming meetings next month.Superintendent Lou Taylor announced last week that beginning in January, school board meetings would be livestreamed. He encouraged those who wanted to tune in to remember the January meeting would be the first one in this format.“I ask for everyone… Read more »
Pocomoke Library Plans Unclear
POCOMOKE – Library officials are reevaluating options for the Pocomoke branch after learning a grant tied to plans for a facility at the old armory location was not received.During the summer, the City of Pocomoke shared plans for demolition of the long-vacant armory building to provide space for a new Pocomoke branch of the Worcester… Read more »
Berlin Electric Costs Trending Down
BERLIN – The town’s energy charges have decreased despite rising costs across the economy.A recent comparison provided to the town by its electric consultants shows that the town’s energy costs were less this year than last year.“The overall cost did not go up it went down,” said Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood.According to Fleetwood, the town… Read more »
County Updating Critical Area Code
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to accept an update to Worcester County’s Critical Area Code.The Worcester County Commissioners last week unanimously accepted a comprehensive update of the Critical Area Code that combines the county’s Atlantic Coastal Bays and Chesapeake Bay programs into a single ordinance.“The legislation was prepared to update the code to reflect… Read more »
Berlin Planners Advance Proposed Lumber Yard Site
BERLIN – Berlin officials reviewed plans last week for a lumber yard planned near Route 113.The Berlin Planning Commission offered no major concerns about a Decks and Docks location planned for an industrial property on Franklin Avenue. Company representatives are eager to make the Berlin site Decks and Docks’ first Maryland store.“This property right now… Read more »
Dunkin Traffic Issues Discussed
BERLIN – Town officials are seeking a solution to traffic issues associated with Dunkin Donuts.Berlin Planning Commission members have asked town staff to work with the connections of the Brittingham Square, the Food Lion shopping center on Old Ocean City Boulevard, to address stacking related to the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru. The drive-thru configuration was approved… Read more »
Berlin Expects Short-Term Rental Regulations In New Year
BERLIN – Town leaders continued their discussion of short-term rental regulations this week.On Monday, Mayor Zack Tyndall and the Berlin Town Council reviewed draft short-term rental regulations developed after prior discussions. While opinions still vary, particularly regarding owner occupancy, Mayor Zack Tyndall said the ordinance was moving ahead.“There’s a time and a place for us… Read more »
Berlin Scores Critical Demolition Grant From State; $500K To Help Tear Down Heron Park Building
BERLIN– The state awarded the Town of Berlin a $500,000 strategic demolition grant for Heron Park this week.On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced $63 million in awards to projects that promote community development and economic growth. Among the awards was a $500,000 grant the Town of Berlin applied for to help demolish the dilapidated chicken… Read more »
‘Fly Like A Girl’ Program Aims To Inspire In Elementary Years
BERLIN – A drone program at local elementary schools is encouraging girls to explore STEM fields.“Fly Like a Girl,” a new afterschool drone program, wrapped up at Showell Elementary and Ocean City Elementary schools last week. Teachers are hoping the program will help interest girls in science, technology, engineering and math.“I’m hoping to inspire younger… Read more »