(Nov. 12, 2015) To keep up with growing demand for services and to address internal space concerns, the Worcester County Commissioner committed to adding space to the county’s Recreation Center in Snow Hill last year. The addition is nearly complete and is scheduled to open by the beginning of next month if all goes well…. Read more »
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Berlin officials offer dates for phase one stormwater upgrade
(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin officials offered some reassurances to Flower Street residents last Wednesday during a stormwater presentation at the multipurpose building. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams began the session by saying it was meant to update efforts that began in 2014 when the Flower Street culvert replacement essentially began in east Berlin. “Progress … has… Read more »
Focus group finds anomaly among Ocean Pines residents
(Nov. 12, 2015) According to a recent focus group conducted in Ocean Pines as part of the formulation of its comprehensive plan, the majority of residents would like things to “stay the way [they] used to be.” That’s according to Dr. Memo Diriker, who is helping gather data for the plan with Salisbury University’s BEACON… Read more »
Berlin ‘Just Walk’ features free health screenings, Sat.
(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin’s annual Just Walk returns this Saturday, with new additions to the event, including expanded offerings for children and more health screenings via a partnership with the Worcester County Health Department. Registration for the fourth annual walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. Participants can take a… Read more »
Text amendment passage paves way for Oceans East
(Nov. 12, 2015) Following a pingpong battle that first sent the matter back to the Berlin Planning Commission, the Town Council voted 3-1 Monday to approve an amendment to the town zoning code allowing for up to 36”units in multi-family dwellings in new constructions. Rinnier Development Company and its new Oceans East project on Seahawk… Read more »
Ocean Pines leaf collection scheduled, procedures set
(Nov. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association has announced leaf collection procedures for its residents this fall. Ocean Pines Public Works and Republic Services will both aid in the collection. Current Republic Services customers may place up to four bags of leaves curbside for each scheduled pickup in addition to regular trash pickup. Trash collection… Read more »
Raffle to support Wor. Arts Council scholarship prog.
(Nov. 12, 2015) In an effort to raise additional funds in support of the annual art scholarship program for local students, the Worcester County Arts Council is raffling off a basket filled with original artwork donated by local artists. The “Basket of Art” is on display at the Art Council Gallery located at 6 Jefferson… Read more »
Tyndall, BFC case appears resolved
(Nov. 12, 2015) Despite a brief hiccup during the settlement, both parties have apparently resolved their differences in the two-year-old, $8 million Zackery Tyndall lawsuit against the Berlin Fire Company. Tyndall’s attorney, Amy L. Taylor of the Salisbury firm Otway, Russo & Rommel, filed a motion to reopen the case on Oct. 29, saying the… Read more »
Berlin council approves ‘Tyson’ bond
(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin is in the final stages of acquiring the former Tyson’s Chicken plant following the Town Council’s unanimous vote to issue obligation $3 million in general obligation bonds to buy the 68-acre property from Berlin Properties North LLC. The land deal, which also includes the unrelated purchase of a six-acre parcel on… Read more »
Pines directors see no obvious answers on traffic
(Nov. 12, 2015) While developer Palmer Gillis says access to Ocean Parkway is the solution to the traffic issues caused by the new Delmarva Health Pavilion in Ocean Pines, several directors in the community say no deal is imminent. Speaking during a phone interview last Thursday, Board President Pat Renaud said he could not recall… Read more »