Cowger, Commissioners Differ On Budget

SNOW HILL – A handful of potential changes to the fiscal year 2011 Worcester County budget, thought to be mostly finalized last week, prompted county elected officials to schedule one final meeting on the budget before it must be passed.The County Commissioners agreed to hold a work session on Tuesday, May 25, at 9 a.m…. Read more »

County Decides Against Barking Dog Law

SNOW HILL – Neighbors suffering from chronically barking dogs still have no legal recourse after the County Commissioners rejected new regulations that would fine owners of noisy canines.The public hearing attracted several speakers who have been impacted by barking dogs, but have no remedy under the law except a civil suit.Bishopville resident Jack Davis testified… Read more »

OC Density Change Blasted

OCEAN CITY — The Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a proposal that would have reduced the allowable density of commercially zoned properties in Ocean City after a barrage of negative public comment seemingly gave them no other choice.Several weeks ago, the Mayor and City Council sent a proposal or amendment to the town’s comprehensive plan… Read more »

Blaze Wipes Out Route 50 Offices

BERLIN – Within days of a destructive fire, two businesses displaced by the Saturday afternoon blaze were in operation elsewhere and plans to rebuild were underway.Five West Ocean City businesses sustained damages in various severities by the fire that occurred at 4:13 p.m. at the Purnell Center located on Route 50. Two offices, home to… Read more »

Council Divided Over OC Budget

OCEAN CITY — Despite keeping the tax rate the same as last year in Ocean City, potentially lowering the median property owners’ tax bill by about 2.5 percent, the City Council was split 4-3 in passing the FY2011 budget through first reading on Monday night.Heading into the final two weeks of budget hearings, certain council… Read more »