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 »
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Berlin Parking Issues Remain A Talking Point
BERLIN – While the need for more parking remains an issue in Berlin, elected officials are hoping a new subcommittee can help find a solution.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council met in closed session to discuss the purchase of property for public parking. Following the closed session, Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed that a smaller group… Read more »
Ocean City Council Approves Sports Complex Recommendations
OCEAN CITY – City officials this week voted to support two recommendations that will bring the resort one step closer in its efforts to develop a sports complex.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council voted to spend up to $500,000 on site assessment and design work for the sports complex project, with funds to be reimbursed… Read more »
Ocean City Jeep Fest To Return Aug. 22-25
OCEAN CITY – City officials this week approved the return of Ocean City Jeep Fest.On Tuesday, the council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the return of Ocean City Jeep Fest Aug. 22-25. Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman told officials the event was a great fit for the resort.“Last year, we ran… Read more »
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
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
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 »
WCPS Officials Share Funding Challenges In Budget Work Session
NEWARK– School system officials said they’d need millions in additional revenue to even provide teachers with a step increase in the coming fiscal year.During a budget work session on Tuesday, staff told the Worcester County Board of Education that it would take an additional $5 million to provide a step increase and no cost-of -living… Read more »
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 »
Former Bay Club Property Now Open To Public
BERLIN – While the restoration of a former golf course outside Berlin continues, the space is now open to the public.The Bay Club, the former golf course on Libertytown Road outside Berlin, has been quietly open to the public since the fall. While trail work has not yet begun, the 672-acre property is already being… Read more »