BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission plans to take steps towards creating official architectural guidelines for new buildings within town limits by creating a subcommittee to create bid specifications for architectural firms interested in doing the work.Planning Commission member Joe Hill suggested taking this action at Wednesday night’s Planning Commission meeting, during general discussion after… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City entered into a one-year pilot program for a purchasing card agreement this week, enabling a select number of town employees to use purchasing cards, or credit cards, in lieu of purchase orders in an effort to save time and money. “Time is money,” said City Manager Dennis… Read more »

BERLIN – Many of the properties along Pitt Street in downtown Berlin should be redeveloped, representatives of the property owner, the Burbage family, told the Berlin Planning Commission Wednesday night, as they informed the body of preliminary plans for the site.The property runs between Goober’s Restaurant and the Comcast office, according to resident and builder… Read more »

SNOW HILL – More national chain big box stores will be coming to the eastern end of Route 50 to join Wal-Mart and Home Depot, but it is unknown which stores will take up residence at the Ocean Landing II commercial development.“The largest building will likely be anchored by two, perhaps three, big box stores,”… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The City Council looked ahead to 2009 legislative initiatives this week, compiling a list of proposed legislation to be submitted though the Maryland Municipal League (MML).Kathy Mathias, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the City Council with potential MML 2009 legislative initiatives this week, taking suggestions from the council as well. Tax… Read more »

OCEAN CITY – The Maryland State Firemen’s Association, which represents 392 fire and rescue departments and related associations throughout Maryland, will hold its 116th Annual Convention and Conference in Ocean City from June 14-20.More than 30,000 volunteer firefighter/rescuers and Emergency Medical Service workers and their families are expected to attend. President Paul Sterling of the… Read more »