NEWARK – Citizens asked for more transparency from the Worcester County Board of Education this week.At Tuesday’s school board meeting, members of the public said they wanted to see video of meetings and evening meeting options so working parents could attend.“The Somerset County Board of Education can do it, so can you,” Pocomoke City resident… Read more »
BERLIN– Local officials celebrated the start of construction of a new wing at Stephen Decatur Middle School with a groundbreaking ceremony this week.School system representatives and elected officials gathered at Stephen Decatur Middle Wednesday morning to celebrate the start of construction of the school’s long-awaited addition.“Certainly it is a very, very proud day,” Superintendent Lou… Read more »
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education modified the school calendar Tuesday to incorporate three half days and distance learning to address mental health concerns.The school board on Tuesday unanimously approved a recommendation from Superintendent Lou Taylor Tuesday to make Dec. 17 a half day and to have distance learning rather than in-person learning… Read more »
BERLIN – For the first time in more than two decades, the Ocean City- Berlin Rotary Club will not be selling Christmas trees along Route 589.A shortage of trees prompted the club to give up its longstanding tree fundraiser in Ocean Pines. Instead, members are hoping to raise the money they use for scholarships through… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials made no changes to a recent paving bid award despite a protest from another company.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to stick with Chesapeake Paving for the fiscal year 2022 contract. The vote came after a protest from Allan Myers, the low bidder on the project.“I think both companies… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for ping pong tables at Burbage Park moved forward this week with the town council’s approval of the concept.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve We Heart Berlin’s plan to purchase ping pong tables for Burbage Park on William Street. The town will also store the tables until installation… Read more »
BERLIN– The town needs new water meters, an asset management plan and an updated rate structure to get its water and wastewater costs on track, according to a consultant.Jean Holloway of the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc. (SERCAP) presented elected officials in Berlin Nov. 1 with a long-awaited water and wastewater rate analysis. She… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin Historic District Commission officials approved changes to the building at the corner of William and Pitts streets.The commission on Wednesday approved improvements to the building that formerly housed Goober’s Restaurant. The approval is contingent on several conditions as well as a final look at updated renderings.“I’d like to do something to make… Read more »
BERLIN– Roundabouts, a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 and a dog park highlight the dozens of items included in Berlin’s capital planning discussion this week.The municipality’s elected officials talked about a preliminary five-year capital plan at this week’s council meeting. Projects, suggested by council members, department heads and the mayor, have been broken down by… Read more »
BERLIN – With Showell Elementary School complete and renovations at Stephen Decatur Middle set to start this month, officials are now planning for the replacement of Buckingham Elementary.Following some roof repair projects in Snow Hill, the Worcester County Public Schools latest capital improvement program (CIP) lists Buckingham as the next school scheduled for replacement.“A new… Read more »