The first hammers have been swung to kickstart the demolition of the long-shuttered former chicken processing plant building at Heron Park in Berlin.
Old Berlin chicken plant demo gets underway
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Hearing March 25 on US Wind’s plans to build pier in West Ocean City
A public hearing is set for March 25 on a US Wind application to build a concrete pier off Harbor Road in West Ocean City.
Ocean City asking for more money from Worcester County this year
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said the town officials are seeking more unrestricted grant funds, as well as continued support of funding EMS service in West Ocean City, from Worcester County in the coming fiscal year.
Water main project advances in Berlin
Berlin Town Council members unanimously selected a contractor to handle the relocation of a water main on Harrison Avenue.
Berlin approves $3.8M bond for projects
The Town of Berlin is officially seeking $3.8 million in bonds for a new public works building and electrical infrastructure.
Worcester public schools receive $150K for summer programs
Worcester County Public Schools was awarded a $150,000 grant amid concerns that five northern schools would not be able to host summer academy programs this year as spending is scaled back.
Worcester County-Ocean Pines chamber opposes sales tax bill
Legislation deemed ‘bad for all businesses and consumers’ By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Lawmakers in Annapolis are considering a new plan to generate revenue by decreasing the Maryland sales tax from 6% to 5% but extending the fee to include additional services, and Worcester County officials are leery of the financial effects. “This is essentially an… Read more »
Maryland appellate court decision pending in Gavin Knupp hit-and-run
A decision to either affirm or reverse a lower court’s dismissal of charges against 23-year-old Tyler Mailloux in the hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Gavin Knpp last year rests with the state appellate court following oral arguments on March 1.
Routes 90, 589, 50 bridge highlight Worcester transportation priorities
Commissioners approve letter to send to state Charlene Sharpe, Associate Editor Route 90, Route 589 and the Route 50 bridge remain the local transportation priorities for Worcester County officials. On March 5, the Worcester County Commissioners approved the 2024 Consolidated Transportation Plan letter, which will be sent to the Maryland Department of Transportation to highlight improvements… Read more »
Maryland governments face revenue losses after property assessment mailing issue
State governments face losses of hundreds of millions in property tax revenue for local services in the budget after a printing and mailing vendor failed to send property assessments to over 100,000 accounts this year.