By Brian Shane Staff Writer State officials are almost done redrawing of the boundaries of Worcester County’s most environmentally sensitive areas, meaning some landowners will see increased governmental protection overlaid onto their property. However, landowners won’t be affected directly unless they want to proceed with some kind of redevelopment, according to Lisa Hoerger, a regulation… Read more »
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Bayside Gazette Editorial 11/21/2024: Coastal Bays Program deserves some slack
Coastal Bays Program deserves some slack It’s understandable that some Worcester County Commissioners are miffed at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program for taking money from the devil, as in a $125,000 handout from offshore wind developer US Wind, but sometimes the devil is in the details. In this case, the details include the program’s future… Read more »
Berlin wins two Maryland tourism awards
The Town of Berlin its Main Street and Art and Entertainment District won two awards at the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s Annual Summit held last week. Berlin was recognized with the ‘Best Event’ award for The Berlin Farmers Market (small budget category) and the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ award for the ‘Berlin Bubble Project. Ivy… Read more »
Berlin planning holiday events
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin is celebrating the holiday season this year with beloved and festive traditions, beginning with the planned arrival of the town’s Christmas tree on Monday, Nov. 18. The Merry Marketplace is returning, and Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said that the Berlin Main Street Program is partnering with… Read more »
County asked to oppose heavy truck federal regs
By Brian Shane Staff Writer A national lobbying group is asking Worcester County leaders to oppose proposed federal regulations that would allow heavier and longer tractor-trailers on the road. The nonprofit Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) is fighting two bills pending in the House of Representatives that would increase weight limits for commercial vehicles on… Read more »
Abbott questions superintendent on spending
Brian Shane Staff Writer Worcester County’s school superintendent responded publicly this week to allegations of spending improprieties, stemming from an anonymous complaint lodged at the state level. While a state report dismissed any impropriety, Superintendent Louis Taylor said he and his staff are now in the process of sorting out what new policies on spending… Read more »
Event stresses importance of veterans service
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines held a ceremony on Veterans Day to honor those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Michelle Winemiller, a Veterans Memorial Foundation Board member, emceed the event. Miller spent 11 years in the US Air Force in intelligence… Read more »
Berlin earns bronze Sustainable recognition
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Town of Berlin continues to make strides in sustainability, and last week the municipality’s efforts were recognized with a renewal of its Sustainable Maryland Certification. Sustainable Maryland is a certification initiative for “municipalities in Maryland that want to go green, save money, and take steps to sustain their quality… Read more »
Local dollars key to new nonstop air service
By Brian Shane Staff Writer A deal to secure direct flights from Salisbury’s airport to Orlando is on its proverbial final approach before landing. Wicomico County is about to strike a landmark agreement with a low-cost airline, meaning locals could be cruising uninterrupted from the Lower Shore to destinations like Disney World and Universal Studios… Read more »
Pines committee continues talks on geese controls
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Environment and Natural Assets Committee is considering how to minimize the community’s geese population best but first wants to see if a shoreline restoration project has an impact before officially offering a recommendation. ENAC Chair Patricia Garcia said that the group is having trouble finding vendors who… Read more »