Berlin Planning Commission needs to tread lightly The Berlin Planning Commission might think it is looking out for the community by blocking the development of a Microtel Inn on Route 113, but its continued exercise of authority it doesn’t have risks placing the town in legal jeopardy. Obviously, the commission doesn’t want Microtel or probably… Read more »
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Worcester County school board discusses Blueprint mandate
The Worcester County Board of Education provided updates on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, among several other actions, at its latest meeting on July 9.
County approves alcohol for Worcester County Fair
Planning is continuing for this year’s Worcester County Fair with county commissioners recently approving a request to allow breweries to serve alcohol at the event, which is set for three weekends in August and September.
‘Runaway Bride’ run, walk event planned in Berlin for 25th anniversary
Fans of the Julia Roberts-led and Berlin-filmed “Runaway Bride” will get the chance to participate in a Fun Run and Walk to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie’s release later this month.
Twilight Wish Foundation’s Worcester County chapter opens
Elderly Worcester County residents may get the chance to fulfill lifelong dreams through the Twilight Wish Foundation, a program dedicated to granting the desires of seniors who meet eligibility requirements.
Ocean Pines Association, volunteer fire department ink milestone agreement
The Ocean Pines Association’s Board of Directors and the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department signed an agreement last week after roughly eight months of negotiations to ensure the department is set up for years to come.
Prayer service in Ocean Pines held in wake of Trump assassination attempt
The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation and Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) hosted a nonpartisan, non-political, interfaith “Prayer Service for Our Country” this week to foster unity following the attempted assignation attempt of former United States President Donald Trump.
Speed limit across all of Flower Street now 25 mph
Worcester County Public Works Director Dallas Baker this week requested approval to drop the speed limit on a county-owned portion of Flower Street west of Stephen Decatur Middle School from 30 to 25 mph.
Berlin planning commission still frowning on proposed Microtel
The Berlin Planning Commission heard concept plans, once again, for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham last week when the group showed dissatisfaction with the developer’s apparent lack of attention to Berlin’s historic character in the outlined architecture.
Berlin Parks Commission wants to improve entrance to Stephen Decatur Park
Members of the Berlin Parks Commission recently appointed a new chair, discussed upcoming events and reviewed plans to improve the entrance to Stephen Decatur Park.