BERLIN – While residents are eager to see renovations completed at the Main Street storefronts currently under construction, plans are still being finalized.Since the revitalization of the structures from 19 N. Main St. to 7 N. Main Street was approved by the Berlin Historic District (HDC) this spring, town staff have fielded countless inquiries from… Read more »
SNOW HILL– The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan for a rental cottage development in West Ocean City.Last Thursday, the commission voted 5-0 to approve the site plan for a 52-unit rental cottage development. The project will be located on Route 611.“This is a cottage court,” Steve Engel of Vista Design said. “It’s… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the Fenwick Island Town Council in last week’s municipal election.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Board of Elections convened to certify the results of this year’s election, held at town hall on Aug. 6.Tabulations from Saturday’s election show Bill Rymer received 328 votes, Ed Bishop… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Mayor Rick Meehan this week vetoed an ordinance passed by the majority of the council last month authorizing tandem, or stacked, parking with a valet system for major downtown redevelopment projects including the proposed Margaritaville project.The ordinance passed on a 5-1 vote, with Council President Matt James opposed and Councilman Frank Knight… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE – Assateague’s North Ocean Beach swimming area reopened to the public Thursday after the discovery of military munitions debris prompted a four-day closure.On Thursday, Assateague Island National Seashore Interpretation and Education Chief Liz Davis announced the park’s North Ocean Beach area has reopened to the public following a days-long effort to address pieces of… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials did not include a bond bill for the sports complex in a list of bills reintroduced this week following an advertising error.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday introduced several new bond bills after learning previously approved bills didn’t adhere to advertising requirements. Though a bond bill for the county’s sports complex… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Displaced last month by a planned office complex, an existing miniature golf course at 18th Street took an important first step this week to moving to a new location just one block north.The Ocean City Planning Commission had before them on Tuesday an application for a conditional use in the Local Commerical-1,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – With an environmental assessment now complete, county officials agreed to have Route 50 access evaluated for the site of the proposed sports complex.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-3 to spend slightly more than $28,000 to have a consultant evaluate Route 50 access options for the site of the county’s proposed… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – As staffing shortages continue at the Ocean Pines Police Department, Chief Leo Ehrisman says efforts are underway to attract and retain officers.With the support of General Manager John Viola, Ehrisman says he will go before the Ocean Pines Board of Directors in the coming months to discuss initiatives aimed at recruitment and… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE – A friends group of Assateague State Park is raising funds to outfit the park’s picnic tables with horse-resistant storage bins.In recent months, Assateague State Park announced the launch of its newest initiative, “Break the Habit,” which aims to address ongoing issues of human-horse interactions.In addition to strong messaging that encourages park visitors to… Read more »