Planning commission should support comprehensive plan Editor, I attended the April 4 planning commission meeting in Snow Hill because a text amendment was being introduced to allow farm-based slaughterhouses to be used in A-1 zoned land, 400 feet from residential homes (Text Amendment ZS 1-201 (c)(34) – Farm-based Slaughterhouses in the A-1 Agricultural District). I… Read more »
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Letter to the Editor
Tireless efforts of educators lauded by county residents Editor, I used to believe that the role of an educator was solely to “educate,” but I now realize how mistaken I was. I had the chance this past Friday to schedule an appointment with Ms. Jenifer Hoffman Rayne at PHS. It was my first time visiting… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Offshore wind revisions questioned after hearing Editor, Forgive me if I seem angry, but I am. I am angry at the lies coming from US Wind and the State of Maryland. I am angry that US Wind and the Natural Resources Planner of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) apparently think we are a… Read more »
Worcester commissioners delay naming of road in South Point area
The Worcester County Commissioners have delayed a decision on naming a private, currently unnamed, road in South Point in an effort to get more information.
More expensive roof approved for Snow Hill Middle School
The Worcester County Commissioners have approved plans for a $4.9 million roof replacement at Snow Hill Middle School/Cedar Chapel Special School.
Worcester County considering farm-based slaughterhouses in ag district
County officials are expected to consider a text amendment that would allow farm-based slaughterhouses in the agricultural district following a favorable recommendation by the planning commission.
Bids received to address Ocean Pines South Gate Pond erosion
The Ocean Pines Association is one step closer to combatting erosion around the South Gate Pond after receiving two bids for the design of the restoration project.
Ocean Pines clubs, businesses prepping for inaugural season kickoff event
Ocean Pines clubs, amenities and businesses will have the chance to add new members as they gear up to welcome residents to the first-ever Season Kickoff Expo on April 20 at White Horse Park.
Berlin gearing up for Record Store Day April 20
Berlin Arts and Entertainment District, in partnership with Sound Storm Records, is set to host “Vintage and Vinyl in Berlin” to celebrate Record Store Day, showcasing not only vinyl records but vintage clothing, books and more.
Berlin considering flat tax rate
After introducing a tax rate of $0.8375 per $100 of assessed valuation on April 8, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall instructed staff to plan on adjusting the rate to the current rate of $0.8275 before a public hearing set April 22.