BERLIN– Officials approved a site plan for a new building on Gay Street last week.The Berlin Planning Commission voted unanimously last Wednesday to approve a site plan for a new mixed used building at 19 Gay St. The project, proposed by architect Jonathon Selway, will include commercial space as well as six apartments.“I think it’s… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials agreed to move forward with the first phase of a strategic plan this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to spend $9,300 with Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) for the first phase of a strategic plan.“A strategic plan helps get us closer to hopefully aligning our… Read more »
BERLIN– A local nonprofit continues to raise money for a campaign to ensure human food is not accessed by the wild horses at Assateague.Friends of Assateague State Park, a nonprofit that supports the facility, has now installed horse-resistant storage bins on about half of the park’s picnic tables. Fundraising is ongoing, as the nonprofit wants… Read more »
BERLIN– A U.S. Senate committee held a field hearing in Berlin last week to discuss ways to improve small business resiliency.On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Town of Berlin hosted a field hearing for the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The committee, chaired by Sen. Ben Cardin, heard from four witnesses who talked about… Read more »
SNOW HILL– U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited Berlin Friday to highlight $400,000 in grant funding the Berlin Fire Company received.Van Hollen, joined by Eric Smothers of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, spoke at the Berlin Fire Company’s Main Street station Friday morning about the need for support for emergency responders. Van Hollen said $400,000… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted this week to update boat ramp regulations to address commercial use.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 4-2 to update boat ramp regulations to address commercial use. The new language will allow commercial use as long as it doesn’t interfere with recreational use.“This does not impact at all recreational… Read more »
BERLIN– An email vote regarding a Town of Berlin budget transfer violated the Open Meetings Act, a state board has ruled.The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board (OMCB) issued an opinion July 31 that the Berlin Town Council violated the Open Meetings Act with a May 31 email vote regarding a budget transfer. Berlin resident Jason… Read more »
BERLIN– Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles as police are investigating several recent thefts from unlocked cars.Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said his department this week is investigating more than a dozen thefts from vehicles that occurred during the last two weekends. While the police have leads, he encourages anyone who thinks their vehicle… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Aspects favor new romances for unpaired Ewes and Rams. Already-paired Arian twosomes experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Use that strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials continue to encourage residents to share their thoughts on future growth as the update to the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan gets underway.More than 900 people have already responded to the online survey consultants are using to gather public input as Worcester County embarks on its 10-year comprehensive plan update.Jennifer Keener, the… Read more »