Public Shares Input On Berlin Comprehensive Plan

Public Shares Input On Berlin Comprehensive Plan

BERLIN – Stormwater, trees and affordable housing were among the issues citizens shared as discussion of the town’s comprehensive plan began this week.Several residents attended Wednesday’s meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission to provide input as the group begins the process of updating the town’s comprehensive plan. The commission is expected to start hosting meetings… Read more »

Berlin Reconsidering Midnight Ball Drop After Light Crowd, High Costs; Chamber Supports Keeping Both Ball Drops

Berlin Reconsidering Midnight Ball Drop After Light Crowd, High Costs; Chamber Supports Keeping Both Ball Drops

BERLIN – Town officials expressed interest in eliminating the midnight ball drop on New Year’s Eve following light attendance at the most recent event.While staff and elected officials agreed the 6 p.m. ball drop on Dec. 31 was a success, the high staff costs and low attendance associated with the later event led council members… Read more »

Meter Replacement Continues In Berlin; Officials Remind Residents To Clear Landscaping As Project Progresses

Meter Replacement Continues In Berlin; Officials Remind Residents To Clear Landscaping As Project Progresses

BERLIN – Town staff are reminding residents to clear landscaping away from their water meters as the replacement process begins.Last week, crews began removing existing water meters in Berlin to replace them with smart meters. Though work is underway in the Decatur Farms neighborhood now, meters throughout the entire will be replaced in the coming… Read more »

Hiring Process Begins For Ocean City’s New Parking Division

Hiring Process Begins For Ocean City’s New Parking Division

OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are in the process of hiring staff for the town’s new parking division.Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee Tuesday that the formation of a new parking division was well underway. With the council’s approval, officials have created new job descriptions and pay grading… Read more »

OC Police Chief Reports Seasonal Recruitment Remains ‘Sluggish’

OC Police Chief Reports Seasonal Recruitment Remains ‘Sluggish’

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s police chief reports seasonal recruitment for the department remains “sluggish,” but noted there will be two more testing opportunities in the coming weeks.During Monday’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro provided members with a report on the police department’s seasonal recruitment efforts. As of this… Read more »