Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
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 »
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.
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 »
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.
The Worcester County Commissioners have delayed a decision to buy radio system hardware until they can obtain more information.
The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a new fundraising initiative to collect profits for significant capital expenses such as the Apparatus Replacement Fund and the new South Station facility.
Talk of growth, the importance of trees and the need for commercial design guidelines highlighted a recent comprehensive plan meeting in Berlin.
Berlin council members agreed this week to include funding for a step and grade system and a cost-of-living adjustment in the upcoming budget.
Berlin officials held a first reading on Feb. 26 to seek a bond to fund electric meter upgrades and a new public works facility.
The Worcester County Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school year calendar, which removes the controversial Wednesday half-days and includes a longer spring break.