BERLIN – A groundbreaking ceremony for Burbage Park’s ping pong tables is set for April 2.The public is invited to Burbage Park on William Street Saturday, April 2, at 9 a.m. for a groundbreaking ceremony for what will be known as “The Tables at Burbage Park.” The project, spearheaded by nonprofit We Heart Berlin, will… Read more »
SNOW HILL– More than 3,000 acres in Worcester County will be treated for spongy moths following recent pest surveys.The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) advised Worcester County this week that the agency would be treating 3,082 acres to suppress the population of spongy moths—the insects formerly known as gypsy moths.“The spongy moth devastates hardwoods,” said… Read more »
BERLIN– A feasibility study completed this week validates a local nonprofit’s plans to bring a skatepark to Berlin.According to a new feasibility analysis, a 10,000-square-foot skatepark, which could be built in phases for roughly $700,000, could serve Berlin’s core skateboarding community. Members of We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit that’s been advocating and fundraising to bring… Read more »
BERLIN– More than $30,000 worth of medical supplies is bound for Ukraine thanks to the efforts of the Berlin community.What started as a one-day fundraiser turned into a major donation this week as Ryan Nellans, better known as Berlin baker Sconer, partnered with Atlantic General Hospital to provide medical supplies to the Hospitallers, a volunteer… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved an ordinance that will allow crematoriums as possible uses on industrially zoned property.Despite opposition from a nearby property owner, the Berlin Town Council last week voted 4-0 to approve an amendment that permits crematoriums as a conditional use in the industrial zoning district. The change was proposed by Kirk Burbage… Read more »
NEWARK – Concerns about book banning dominated a school board meeting this week.Dozens of citizens attended Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting to share various concerns, the majority of which related to a library book under review. Though two community members asked the school system to review inclusion of the book “All Boys Aren’t… Read more »
SNOW HILL– School bus drivers approached the Worcester County Commissioners this week to ask for a pay increase.With no action from the Worcester County Board of Education following a presentation last month, school bus drivers took their case to the county commissioners. They told elected officials they’re struggling to cover expenses with what they’re paid… Read more »
BERLIN– The town could begin using casino revenue to fund a pension system for law enforcement officers.On Monday, Berlin officials discussed the possibility of using the town’s share of casino revenues to enroll Berlin’s police in the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS).“Everybody else around us has it,” Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing said. “Federalsburg,… Read more »
BERLIN – The community gathered last week to honor a well-known former educator on her 102nd birthday.A standing-room only crowd surprised Josephine Anderson as she arrived at the Berlin library last Thursday. Dozens of community members wanted to share well-wishes and fond memories with Anderson on her 102nd birthday.“Because of the pandemic she really wasn’t… Read more »
BERLIN– The Berlin Planning Commission approved a site plan for an expansion and addition at Berlin Activities Depot.On Wednesday the commission approved plans for upgrades to the Berlin Activities Depot on Old Ocean City Boulevard. The project, which will be done in phases, will start with an addition on the side of the building closest… Read more »