BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council approved the annexation of two properties on Route 50 this week.The council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve the annexation of the former McDonald’s property and the Myers Tool property on Route 50.“We’re already in your growth area,” attorney Joe Moore told the council.The proposed annexation… Read more »
BERLIN – Library officials this week highlighted ongoing efforts to complete pre-design work for a shared facility in Pocomoke.On Tuesday, Library Director Jennifer Ranck provided the Worcester County Library Board of Trustees with an update on pre-design work for a proposed shared facility in Pocomoke.For years, the library system has identified a need for significant… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to send a letter of support for proposed legislation that could improve student transportation.Last week, representatives from Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) came before the Wicomico County Council seeking support for proposed state legislation permitting alternative modes of student transportation.According to the Code of Maryland Regulations,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Although there are details to work out and approvals to be gained, a qualifying event for the world-renowned Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest on the Fourth of July could come to Ocean City.During Tuesday’s Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Ocean City Boardwalk franchisee Russell Laurenzano… Read more »
BERLIN — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported Thursday that deer hunters harvested 79,457 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 6, 2019 through Jan. 31, 2020.The statewide harvest included 29,233 antlered and 46,777 antlerless white-tailed deer, plus 1,552 antlered and 1,895 antlerless sika deer. The overall harvest was 3% higher than… Read more »
SALISBURY – School system officials reappointed Superintendent Donna Hanlin to another four-year term this week.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to reappoint Dr. Donna Hanlin July 1 to another four-year term as superintendent of Wicomico County Public Schools.Bill Chambers, president and CEO of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mike… Read more »
BERLIN – A proposal to bring a business that gives people the chance to play with construction equipment to Berlin got mixed reviews from town officials this week.Frederick resident Mark Stevanus discussed plans to bring Heavy Metal Playground, a business that gives people the chance to scoop dirt, stack tires and smash cars with heavy… Read more »
BERLIN – The town’s board of zoning appeals approved variances that will allow an apartment renovation on Flower Street to move forward.The board of appeals voted unanimously Feb. 5 to approve a trio of variances requested by Homes for America as it prepares to renovate the apartments at 113 Flower Street and rebuild the apartments… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a new special collection policy that will change bulk pickup practices in Berlin.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a new special collection policy that limits bulk pickup to four items. The new policy is meant to provide guidelines for the public and at the same time curb abuse of… Read more »
BERLIN – Plans for a mixed-use development at the intersection of Route 346 and Route 818 are moving ahead.Developer John Derrickson presented the Berlin Planning Commission with a concept plan for two buildings that would house retail space and apartments on the long-vacant lot across from Cheers. Though the project will return for site plan… Read more »
