BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council created a subcommittee for electric sale negotiations Monday in an attempt to streamline and speed up the so far arduous process.“It seems much more practical than what we’ve been trying to do which is to get the entire council together every tine we’ve got a decision to make,” said… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2007
Berlin Sewer Rates Experience Rate Increase.
BERLIN – Berlin sewer customers will pay 5 percent more for sewer service as the town moves to expand the maxed out sewage treatment plant. The increase, originally predicated on a single plant to be expanded to 1.4 million gallons per day (mgd), will stay at 5 percent despite the recent agreement in principle to allow… Read more »
Real Estate Market Optimistic.
OCEAN CITY – The pending arrival of spring always brings a sense of optimism in the Ocean City area and resort business leaders are hoping the sudden change for the better will carry over to the still sluggish real estate market.The current status of the real estate market was a topic of discussion for resort… Read more »
Ocean City Factory Outlet Upcoming Marathon.
OCEAN CITY – It’s now becoming crunch time for those looking to squeeze in a little more training before lacing up and tackling the leg-churning 3rd Annual Ocean City Factory Outlets Marathon.Taking place on April 7, the event plays host to hundreds of runners and fitness aficionados from not only the United States, but from… Read more »
New Branch Brings Special Veteran’s Memorial.
BERLIN – Quietly and with little fanfare, the town of Berlin this week got its own veteran’s memorial complete with flags representing the five branches in the armed forces snapping briskly in the afternoon breeze courtesy of the new Bank of Ocean City branch.For months the plaza in front of the new Bank of Ocean… Read more »
MADD Flip-Flops Position.
OCEAN CITY – The saga of beleaguered Delaware Representative John C. Atkins continued this week when Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) officials flip-flopped their former approval of the Ocean City Police Department’s handling of an October traffic stop in the resort when the rirst state lawmaker was suspected of drunk driving. A Delaware House of… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Hoping To Keep OnComing To OCEditor:The letter from Doug Trimper in the March 9 edition of The Dispatch really got me thinking about many things going on in and about Ocean City.While making my semi-annual visit to the dentist (she qualifies as someone with considerable discretionary income who Worcester County is trying to woo), she… Read more »
A Spotlight On Local Businesses-Station 7 Restaurant
OCEAN CITY – Who would have thought playing with fire in a firehouse could turn out to be a great way to attract business? Using the flames produced in the kitchen of the firehouse turned restaurant to make a plethora of American fare mixed with a bit of southern flair, Pittsville’s Station 7 plays host… Read more »
Court Orders Leads To Temporary Halt In Construction.
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines homeowners will find another referendum ballot on the cost of the community center project in their mailboxes in the next two months, following a court order calling a temporary halt to construction.“It’s eight to 12 months late but it’s happening at last and it’s good news,” said plaintiff and Ocean… Read more »
City Council Vote On Storm Wall.
OCEAN CITY – A few weeks ago, local resident Jerry Albright came before the Mayor and City Council with a photograph from a recent trip he had taken to a resort town in Mexico. The photo showed a seawall, similar to the one that runs along Ocean City’s boardwalk, painted a vibrant blue. After talking… Read more »