It’s inevitable that the ever-present critics in Ocean Pines will question the salary General Manager John Viola is expected to receive as part of his newly signed contract extension. With an annual paycheck a little north of $200,000, according to unofficial estimates, Viola might be the highest-paid government/public service administrator in the county, and certainly… Read more »
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Worcester County targeting illegal ‘snipe’ signs
Worcester County is starting a pilot program to remove illegal, or “snipe” signs from state rights-of-way.
Berlin extends farmers market to October
Berlin’s farmers market will continue through October this year through a pilot program created to determine if demand is high enough to continue the extension in future years.
Private Worcester County road officially named Autumn Grove Lane
A private street off Sinepuxent Road will be named Autumn Grove Lane following approval by Worcester County Commissioners last week.
Historic door at property on Main Street in Berlin to be replaced
The Berlin Historic District Commission voted last week to let a commercial property owner to replace a rotten wooden door at a downtown property.
Heron Park property sale back on Berlin council agenda
The Berlin Mayor and Council will hear presentations from potential buyers of the former poultry processing plant grounds later this month.
Speed limit on Flower Street in Berlin reduced
The Berlin Mayor and Council have unanimously approved a motion to reduce the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph on a stretch of Flower Street from the intersection of Seahawk Road to the corporate, municipal limits.
Berlin council approves funds for community center survey
The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved funds for a survey to gather public input regarding a proposal for a community center off Flower Street.
Worcester commissioners advance West Ocean City dredging project
A local company’s request to dredge an area of the West Ocean City harbor channel has received support from the Worcester County Commissioners.
Worcester county to provide matching funds to bring new service to Salisbury airport
The Worcester County Commissioners last week pledged to provide some matching funds to a federal grant that will be used to attract a low-fare, nonstop airline service to the Salisbury Regional Airport.