SNOW HILL – County officials this week agreed to have staff begin the redistricting process in the wake of the 2020 Census.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to have staff utilize department software to begin developing potential map options.“Some changes are going to have to be made,” said Jennifer Keener, the county’s director… Read more »
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Zoom Car Wash To Serve Thousands At New Location
BERLIN – Fast service. Flexible pricing. State-of-the-art systems.That’s what co-owners Charles Holland and Bruce Rogers say customers can expect at Berlin’s new Zoom Car Wash.“There is no other car wash of this magnitude anywhere,” Holland said.Located on Samuel Bowen Boulevard, in front of Home Depot, Zoom Car Wash features six bays, 38 vacuum stations and… Read more »
Budget Amendment Leads To Advertising Discussion
OCEAN CITY – Approval of a budget amendment this week led to a larger discussion about the town’s advertising funds.On Monday, the council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the first reading of several budget amendments for fiscal year 2023.The change reflects an increase in room, income and admissions tax revenues, and… Read more »
Commission Supports Bringing Growth Planner To Berlin
BERLIN – An urban designer could help the Town of Berlin plan for future growth.The Berlin Planning Commission voted 6-0 this week to recommend that the town council hire Dhiru Thadani, a well-known architect and urban designer. The commission wants Thadani to meet with residents and officials to help the town determine how to handle… Read more »
Commissioners Share More Concerns With Health Ed Bill
SNOW HILL – Officials say recent changes make a controversial health education bill worse than when it was introduced.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to send state officials another letter of opposition to House Bill 119. They initially voiced opposition to the bill last month, as did the Worcester County Board of Education.“It is… Read more »
Memorial Fund Started For Tyler Groton
SALISBURY – The Tyler Groton Memorial Fund was recently established at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.Created by Judge Thomas Groton III and Althea Smith Groton to honor the memory of their late son, the fund will award grants to nonprofits which provide support to LGBTQ+ youth.Tyler Groton grew up in Snow Hill and… Read more »
County To Charge Del. Customers For Boat Ramp Use
SNOW HILL – The county is moving forward with plans to charge out-of-state patrons parking fees at the Shell Mill boat ramp.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted 4-2 to approve a pilot program that will charge out-of-state visitors a $10 daily parking fee at Bishopville’s Shell Mill boat ramp.“We’ve got to start somewhere,” Commissioner… Read more »
City Hall Hours To Change In April
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials have agreed to reduce operating hours at city hall.Last month, the Mayor and City Council had before them a recommendation to reduce the hours of operation at city hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., effective April 3. City Manager Terry McGean said the… Read more »
Berlin Skate Park Process Continues With Site Recommendation Near
BERLIN – The company evaluating sites for a Berlin skate park is expected to release findings this month regarding potential locations.Representatives of We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit organization working to bring a skate park to Berlin, said this week they’re expecting information next week from Spohn Ranch, the skate park design company they’ve hired. Company… Read more »
MEGA Brain, Lung Exhibit Visits Worcester Schools
SNOW HILL – The world’s only inflatable, walk-through brain and lungs exhibit provided local kids with a glimpse of how drugs affect their bodies.With stops at Stephen Decatur High School and Snow Hill High School last week, the MEGA Brain and MEGA Lungs exhibit showed students how drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping affect the brain… Read more »
