BERLIN — The Berlin Mayor and Council passed the fiscal year 2013 budget Tuesday night after a public hearing that yielded zero comments.For the fourth consecutive year, the council has reduced the town’s spending.“The budget we’ve proposed is 2 percent less than last year,” said Mayor Gee Williams.Arguably the most important aspect of this year’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Salisbury Decides Against $5K In Fireworks Funding
SALISBURY – The City Council voted to deny funds to the first fireworks display in Salisbury in the last six years, saying there other places for the money to go.On Tuesday evening, the Salisbury City Council voted 4-1 not to participate in helping fund Red, White, and Boom, which proposes to return 4th of July… Read more »
High School Graduates Reminded To Play It Safe
OCEAN CITY – With high school graduates converging on Ocean City, local officials are offering their congratulations while also suggesting tips on how to stay safe and out of trouble while here.“Please pay attention to the high school seniors that are out there and we encourage everyone to remember crime prevention tips, wear your seat… Read more »
Md. Now Requires Public Schools To Carry EpiPens
OCEAN CITY – Parents of children with known allergies, as well as unknown allergies, have had a weight lifted off of their shoulders now that schools in Maryland are required to have the proper medication and training on hand in case of an allergic reaction.Last Tuesday, Gov. Martin O’Malley enacted a new law requiring schools… Read more »
Downtown Carriage Rides OK’d For OC
OCEAN CITY – Horse and carriage rides will add to downtown Ocean City’s ambiance during the off-season this year.Randy Davis of R & B Ranch operates horse and carriage rides in the town of Berlin and other locations. On Tuesday, he approached the Ocean City Mayor and City Council requesting to conduct horse and carriage… Read more »
Council Nixes Scooter Operator’s Exception Request
OCEAN CITY – Following through on enforcing the newly established rules and regulations for the scooter rental industry, the City Council told a rental operator this week he must find the appropriate training space by today or close for business.At Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Yehuda Peretz of Island Cycles, located on Somerset Street downtown,… Read more »
Ravens Beach Bash Set For Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — This weekend is Ocean City’s first-ever Ravens Beach Bash, featuring beach bonfires, a beer and bacon bunch, the annual parade, live entertainment and much more.The Ravens Roost Convention has been holding its annual summer gathering in Ocean City for years, but this year there has been a renewed emphasis on the annual… Read more »
Vehicle Unveiling Added To Car Show Lineup
OCEAN CITY — The OC Car Shows announced this week Scion will be unveiling for the first time in the United States the highly talked about Scion FR-S at the June 9-10 event.Scion is quickly becoming one of the most popular automotive brands on the road today and this new super car is the perfect… Read more »
Local Students Hear Unique Anti-Smoking Message
BERLIN — In a presentation that became emotional at several points, Patrick Reynolds, anti-smoking advocate and grandson of a tobacco company founder, spoke to youth at Worcester Prepatory School about the dangers of the product that made his family a fortune.“I am angry about what the tobacco industry is doing … it is outrageous what… Read more »
New Weekly Laser, Fireworks Series Now Underway
OCEAN CITY – A series of events premiered in Ocean City last weekend that will continue throughout the summer and is expected to draw larger crowds as the season progresses.“The Summer of Thanks program is off and running,” Bob Rothermel of T.E.A.M Productions told the Mayor and Council on Tuesday.It started off with the OC… Read more »