BERLIN – An ordinance intended to prohibit parking of cars in residential front yards proved to be less than straightforward Monday night with the Berlin Mayor and Council questioning just how “a designated driveway” is defined.The council normally sits in silence when an ordinance is first read aloud by town attorney Dave Gaskill during a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2007
Area Traffic Stop Results In Large Cocaine Bust
BERLIN – A Salisbury man well known to local law enforcement agencies was arrested last week in a significant cocaine bust after a routine traffic stop on Route 113 just north of Berlin.A little before 7 p.m. last Wednesday, a Maryland State Police trooper traveling west on Route 90 just west of its intersection with… Read more »
New Teachers Hear Inspirational Talk, Get New Computers
BERLIN – While newly-minted teachers beginning their careers in Worcester County just want to make sure their classrooms are ready for the start of school on Tuesday, Maryland’s Teacher of the Year 2007 is taking on the U. S. Congress.Michelle Hammond, a language arts teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, and her fellow state Teachers… Read more »
Landlords Often See Foul Side Of Foreign Students
OCEAN CITY – Most agree Ocean City could not survive without the thousands of foreign seasonal workers who descend on the resort each year and gobble up the jobs once filled by American kids, but not everybody is completely enamored with the largest segment of the town’s workforce.The foreign workers begin to arrive in the… Read more »
Assateague Island Resources Called ‘Fair’ In Report
BERLIN – Assateague Island’s natural resources are only in fair shape, according to a report by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).The NPCA cites problems with invasive species, over-sand vehicles, and water quality as significant factors in the rating of the Assateague Island National Seashore (AINS). The park earned a “fair” rating, scoring 75 out… Read more »
Allegations Against Teacher Spark Mixed Reactions In Arizona
BERLIN – More details emerged this week in the bizarre case of a former Worcester County resident, who allegedly absconded with hundreds of thousands of dollars in embezzled funds before heading west and assuming a new name and starting a new life, as the news of his apparent past reached friends and colleagues in his… Read more »
Open Container Enforcement Debate Continues In OC
OCEAN CITY – The discussion on changing the open container violation from a criminal misdemeanor to a municipal infraction continued at an Ocean City Police Commission meeting last week with further opinions being heard but little headway being made. The consideration to change the open container law from a criminal misdemeanor to a municipal infraction… Read more »
Monday, September 3 – Local Realtor Writes Book On Selling Resort Homes
OCEAN CITY – Real estate practices, customs and laws can vary significantly from state to state. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s in your best interest to arm yourself with the most comprehensive, market-specific information available.Ocean City Realtor® Sue Haslam, CRS, GRI, RRS, ROTY agrees that “knowledge is power” for her real estate… Read more »
First Female To Man Resort Lifeguard Stand Reflects
OCEAN CITY – Thirty years ago the beaches in Ocean City were covered with people enjoying the sun, the sand and of course the water. Among the crowds stood the lifeguard stands, with guards vigilantly watching the beaches and the waters. This scene may seem similar to what can be seen today when one walks… Read more »
Council, Developer Reach Accord On Bayside Project
OCEAN CITY – The contention surrounding the 88-unit Rivendell project reached a reprieve this week with the City Council voting unanimously to lift the stop work order issued earlier this month for the top floor of the building.The Buccin-Pollin Group, owner of the Rivendell, came before the Mayor and Council Tuesday afternoon with attorneys Wendy… Read more »