BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases recently received announcing local students’ achievements in college. Connor Hudson of Berlin has been named to the Southern New Hampshire University‘s Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Mercer University recently announced the President’s List and Dean’s List for the… Read more »
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Campground Expansion Advances
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a growth allocation request this week that is expected to allow a local campground to expand.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to reclassify 33 acres from Resource Conservation Area (RCA) to Limited Development Area (LDA). The critical area designation change, which was previously given a favorable recommendation… Read more »
Ocean Pines Board Reviews FY24-25 Spending Plan
OCEAN PINES – A review of the association’s proposed spending plan highlighted a recent meeting of the Ocean Pines board.Last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors met with association staff to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. General Manager John Viola said the spending plan was created using input from… Read more »
County Expects $14M In New Tax Revenue From Assessments
SNOW HILL – The county will see about $14 million in additional revenue related to the latest property reassessments.Phil Thompson, the county’s finance officer, provided the Worcester County Commissioners with an update regarding property tax revenues this week. While the state released the information in late December, Thompson said it was important to consider details… Read more »
Ocean City Jeep Week Approved For New May Date
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Jeep Week will return this year, but on a different weekend.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted to approve the return of Ocean City Jeep Week, scheduled for May 9-12, 2024. Applicant Amanda Cropper, representing OC4WD, said the change of date is just one change meant to boost participation in… Read more »
Assateague Island Announces Annual Award Winners
BERLIN — The winners of the annual Assateague Island Superintendent’s Award and the Assateague Island Safety Award were recently announced.The Superintendent’s Award is given to an employee or employees who have performed “above and beyond” during the previous year. The Safety Award is given to an employee who has made a major contribution to the… Read more »
Divided Commission Votes Against OC’s Sewer Offer To Diakonia; Expanded Transitional Housing Project’s Future In Jeopardy
SNOW HILL – Diakonia will not be able get sewer capacity from the Town of Ocean City following a decision by county officials this week.On Tuesday, a motion in front of the Worcester County Commissioners to support the nonprofit Diakonia’s plan to use sewer capacity from Ocean City for a new facility on Route 611… Read more »
County Expects $14M Jump In Property Tax Revenue From OC Assessment Boom
SNOW HILL – The county will see about $14 million in additional revenue related to the latest property reassessments.Phil Thompson, the county’s finance officer, provided the Worcester County Commissioners with an update regarding property tax revenues this week. While the state released the information in late December, Thompson said it was important to consider details… Read more »
County Officials Discuss Increase In Property Tax Revenue
SNOW HILL– The county will see about $14 million in additional revenue related to the latest property reassessments.Phil Thompson, the county’s finance officer, provided the Worcester County Commissioners with an update regarding property tax revenues this week. While the state released the information in late December, Thompson said it was important to consider details beyond… Read more »
Commissioners Vote 5-2 To Incorporate Public Comment Into Meetings
SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 5-2 to find a way to work public comments into their meetings.While some expressed interest in one-on-one communication with constituents rather than public comments during meetings, the majority of the commissioners voted to develop a method to accept public comment going forward.“I think it’s time we… Read more »