BERLIN– A significant growth in the town’s commercial and residential capacity could begin construction by the end of the year. A 120-acre piece of land at 9828 Seahawk Rd., across from Stephen Decatur High School, is expected to be annexed by the town and developed by Salisbury-based Rinnier Development Company. “The first component of… Read more »
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No changes in user fees for most sanitary service areas
WORCESTER COUNTY – Seven of the county’s 11 sanitary service areas have no changes in user fees in the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Fund adopted June 18. The service areas with no changes in user fees are Ocean Pines, West Ocean City, Assateague Point, The Landings, Mystic Harbour, Lighthouse Sound and River Run. Ratepayers… Read more »
Taylor Museum adds clock, knife box to collection
BERLIN– Two new additions have been added to the already impressive collection at the Taylor House Museum. An antique grandfather clock and a knife box were donated by the Ocean Pines-based Arcadia chapter of the Questers. “They are a historic preservation organization, so they kind of adopted our museum, and each year they raise money… Read more »
Berlin all ready to soak-in July 18 bathtub race event
BERLIN–The Berlin Chamber of Commerce announces the return of one of the town’s most highly anticipated events of the year, the Berlin Bathtub Races. Scheduled for Friday, July 18, the Berlin Bathtub Races will occur during the town’s Second Friday Art Stroll. The parade of artfully crafted bathtubs begins at 6 p.m., with races set… Read more »
New owners bring fury to Berlin area fitness business
BERLIN– Furious Fitness has undergone major changes in the last several months. New owners, new equipment and several new coats of paint helped transform the gym into the type of low-pressure, high results center that should appeal to all ages and skill levels. Husband and wife team Craig and Sharon Collins took over the gym,… Read more »
Worcester Arts Council sets July workshops, classes list
BERLIN – The Worcester County Arts Council is offering several classes and workshops in July. Rhyme With Art will be held on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 4-4:45 p.m. Inspired by famous nursery rhymes, little artists ages 2-4 will be introduced to various media and techniques such as collage, stamping, watercolors and tempera…. Read more »
Habitat for Humanity house now Spence family’s home
SNOW HILL – Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc. welcomed its 17th partner family during a dedication ceremony on June 18 in Snow Hill. The new homeowner, Jessica Spence, thanked Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, her pastor, and family who helped her to achieve her goal of homeownership. “I just kept thinking… when, when,… Read more »
Seriously low voter turnout storyline of June 24 primaries
WORCESTER COUNTY– More than any single race for office, the central storyline coming out of June’s primary election was the historically low turnout. The off-year primary pulled in just 20 percent of registered voters in Worcester County, down 10 percent from the similar primary held four years ago. Maryland previously held primary elections in September,… Read more »
County says no to Parke request for sewer charge cuts
OCEAN PINES – The Parke at Ocean Pines must continue to pay its wastewater bills as usual. The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday denied the written request of Kristi Clarke, general manager of The Parke, for a reduction in sewer charges because of water used for landscaping. The Parke, the homeowners association for active adults… Read more »
Took more than huge voting effort to become ‘cool’
BERLIN– From an outsider’s perspective, Berlin can seem like a town built inside of a snow globe. Are the shop and restaurant owners that line Main Street – who perpetually shake your hand and ask how your day was – really that friendly? Just many bathtub and high heel races, fiddler’s conventions and Victorian jubilees,… Read more »