By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) The Worcester County Board of Education last week reviewed the school system’s long-range plan to steer technology investments, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure students and staff maintain reliable access to digital and online learning tools. The schools’ Coach of Technology and Innovation Nicholas Genovesi and Network Administrator Christopher… Read more »
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OP voters still have time left to cast ballot; Board of directors election will wrap up in two weeks
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) Time is running out for Ocean Pines Association homeowners to help shape the community’s leadership team as the deadline to cast ballots for the OPA Board of Directors election draws near. The makeup of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors will be decided in a mere two… Read more »
STATT Camp introduces 119 teens to trades
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) School system personnel and community leaders were invited this week to take part in a walk-through of Worcester Tech’s skilled trade summer camp, where students have two weeks to explore alternative careers in fields such as biomedical engineering, agriculture, and culinary arts. On Monday, July 20, Worcester… Read more »
Berlin seeks nomination in Hallmark Channel contest
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 23, 2026) While Berlin has long been deemed America’s Coolest Small Town, it hopes to earn a new title as the merriest and secure the chance to be featured in a holiday movie. As part of the Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday, the network is scouring the nation to find… Read more »
Berlin weighing changes to site plan review process
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Berlin Planning Commission began a review last week of proposed changes to the site plan review process to clarify the commission’s role in development projects and define when revised plans must return for additional review. Emily Morris, the town planning department’s legal consultant, said many of… Read more »
Berlin police chief’s request for records upgrade okayed
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Berlin Police Department wants a modernized communication system to streamline cross-agency collaboration and to enhance public safety. At Monday night’s Berlin Town Council meeting, Police Chief Howard Drewer asked the council to replace the department’s current Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management System (RMS), and Mobile Computer… Read more »
Berlin scales back Henry’s Mill Drive work
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Town of Berlin will pursue a scaled-back paving project in the Henry’s Mill community after discovering that repairing the entire roadway would cost the municipality far more than originally anticipated. The initiative was presented at Monday night’s Berlin Town Council meeting. The town had initially intended… Read more »
Grant-funded stormwater project questioned, but approved
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) The Berlin Town Council voted this week to proceed with a stormwater management upgrades project that officials hope will increase stormwater storage capacity and reduce flooding. The vote came despite residents arguing the work fails to address longtime neighborhood drainage problems. The project, which was approved with… Read more »
Berlin scores $50K in state grants for market, events
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) Downtown Berlin’s festivals, arts programs and streetscape improvements received a monetary boost after the state awarded the town’s Main Street and Arts and Entertainment District two grants totaling $50,500. The funding involves a $34,000 Main Street Maryland grant through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development… Read more »
Heron Park project gains site plan approval; No settlement but town has approved site plan for one stage of Tyson plant project
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (July 16, 2026) A push to transform the dilapidated and dormant Tyson’s poultry building on Old Ocean City Boulevard into a vibrant commercial center is finally gaining some momentum now that the project has received site plan approval. The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday endorsed the final site plans submitted… Read more »