Announcements – January 19, 2024

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 »

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 »

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 »

Divided Commission Votes Against OC’s Sewer Offer To Diakonia; Expanded Transitional Housing Project’s Future In Jeopardy

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

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

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 »