BERLIN – When reassessment notices arrived for property owners in a large section of Worcester County last week, a seemingly innocuous questionnaire regarding Homestead Tax Cap eligibility was included that might otherwise be discarded, but local property owners should not ignore the document at the risk of overspending on property taxes.The State Department of Assessment… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Inaugural Air Show Okayed For OC In June
OCEAN CITY – The first Ocean City Air Show will be flying into Ocean City this June, and although the event will be occurring mid-week, organizers of the event are confident that it will be a strong first year for what they hope will become a staple event for Ocean City. This week, Special Events… Read more »
Annual Penguin Swim Raises $67K For Atlantic General
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Hospital’s 14th Annual Penguin Swim raised more than $67,000 this year.Hundreds of philanthropic souls plunged into the Atlantic Ocean on a beautiful and mild New Year’s Day in front of the Princess Royale on 94th Street.After the chilly dip, at a ceremony held at the beachfront hotel, teams and individuals… Read more »
Route 50 Bridge Closure Starts January 17
OCEAN CITY – The State Highway Administration (SHA) remains hopeful that the Route 50 Bridge will be open in time for Presidents Day Weekend, assuring officials the closure will not go beyond the scheduled 35 days.With the Route 50 Bridge closure approaching, SHA came before the Mayor and Council this week to update them on… Read more »
Friday, January 4 – OCDC Considers New Programs For Downtown Area
OCEAN CITY – In an effort to continue with the Ocean City Development Corporation’s (OCDC) ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown Ocean City, two new programs are under consideration. OCDC President Greg Shockley and OCDC Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented the Mayor and Council with two potential programs for downtown Ocean City. The first, a Main… Read more »
County Building Permits Fall Off Pace
BERLIN – The Worcester County housing market has taken a hit in the last two years, all indicators confirm, but the downward trend in building permit numbers in Worcester County tells a dramatic tale.Building permits in Worcester County, outside the towns, are down 66 percent in the last three years. In 2005, the county issued… Read more »
City Goes Strict On Sex Shop Legislation
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council settled on a course of action regarding sexually oriented businesses this week, with a unanimous vote for a scenario that outlines the limited portion of town that will allow for sexually oriented businesses. Ocean City Planning and Development Director Jesse Houston presented the Mayor and Council with six… Read more »
County Land Value Surge Mirrors Md. Average
WEST OCEAN CITY – For the first time in at least six years, property values in a large portion of Worcester County including much of West Ocean City have stabilized to levels seen prior to the last big real estate boom and now mirror the average amount of increase in the state.The most recent reassessment… Read more »
Thursday, January 3 – Route 50 Bridge Closure Starts Jan. 17
OCEAN CITY – The State Highway Administration (SHA) remains hopeful that the Route 50 Bridge will be open in time for Presidents Day Weekend, assuring officials the closure will not go beyond the scheduled 35 days.With the Route 50 Bridge closure approaching, SHA came before the Mayor and Council this week to update them on… Read more »
Live Bands And DJs
Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Buxy’s Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Friday, Jan. 4: TBA.Castaway’s: 410-524-9090, 64th St. Bayfront; Closed for the season. Re-open Thursday, March 13.Clarion Hotel: 410-524-3535, 10100 Coastal Hwy; Ocean Club: Friday-Sunday, Jan. 4-6: First Class; Thursday, Jan. 10: On The Edge.Fager’s Island:… Read more »