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.
County grant formula should be tied to CPI
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has a point, when he says the Worcester County Commissioners should tie their annual grants to the towns to the Consumer Price Index. Not only would all the towns and the Ocean Pines Association benefit from this more logical grant structure, the annual “beg-a-thon,” as these bended-knee appeals for money… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
What is hidden agenda? Editor, As a community member and education advocate, I have been attending County Commissioner meetings and Board of Education meetings. What I see happening is very disturbing. The Board of Education has worked diligently to share with the County Commissioners the budget information they requested. However, the commissioners wanting the school… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Teacher addresses school safety Editor, I’ve spent my entire teaching career at Stephen Decatur Middle School. This is year 22. Never have I ever feared for my safety. I have had three of my four kiddos in my building. Never have I ever feared for their safety. My husband now works in my building as… Read more »
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.
Ocean Pines preparing for Egg Your Yard Easter event
By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines is hopping into spring as the group gears up to deliver treat-filled eggs to residents’ yards this Easter Eve. Parents can give their children a sweet surprise during the Egg Your Yard initiative, even if they are short on time, by… Read more »
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.