OCEAN CITY – The owner of a resort motel evacuated in the height of the summer season in August because carbon monoxide (CO) poisoned several guests pleaded guilty last week to one count of failure to provide CO detectors in violation of a town ordinance passed over two years ago, but got by with just… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Friday, Oct 30–Davis Joins Thaler In Stepping Off OC Zoning Board
OCEAN CITY — It was no secret that Jeff Thaler would be stepping down from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) last Thursday, but seemingly no one expected the board’s chairperson to follow suit.After Thursday’s BZA meeting, Thaler read a short statement thanking his fellow board members and a who’s who list of city servants,… Read more »
Friday, Oct 30–Council Irons Out Energy Audit Program Wrinkles
BERLIN – Berlin homeowners who make improvements to the energy efficiency of their homes following the guidance of a town-sponsored energy audit could get a percent of those costs back as a credit on electric bills.Last year, the Berlin Mayor and Council set aside $30,000 to fund the energy audit assistance program.The town has two… Read more »
Friday, Oct 30–Berlin Building Surge Eyed
BERLIN – New homes, new buildings and new businesses are on the way for Berlin, despite the recession and real estate market concerns.The housing industry in Berlin is showing signs of life after months of dormancy, with proposals made recently for 40-plus units of new housing.“Things are still happening. It’s not the boom but things… Read more »
City Council Votes 4-3 To Return Same Ad Agency
OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy process that often resembled a political catfight, the end result remained the same: MGH will continue to be the town of Ocean City’s advertising agency for at least one more year.The City Council approved the Tourism Commission’s recommendation to hire MGH for one year in a split 4-3 decision,… Read more »
Voices From the Readers
Decision Jeopardizes Berlin’s CharacterEditor:Recently, the Berlin Historic Commission met to decide the fate of one of the town’s oldest houses located in the South Main Street Historic District.By voting to allow the current owner to essentially raze the Elizabeth White House, circa 1820, and “rebuild” a 3,000-square-foot-plus structure in its place, the commission has negated… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
It’s the exaggeration of the year to say it’s a tough time for small business, and a letter in the mail this week confirmed what had already been in the news regarding unemployment. Through some grisly numbers detailing the “economic storm” in Maryland, the generic letter detailed why the state has been forced to increase… Read more »
Ad Agency Decision Predictable, Justified
After reviewing all the presentations from companies bidding to become Ocean City’s next advertising agency, the resort essentially went with the status quo, although it will cost more than it ever has before.This week’s decision will mean the same agency and campaign will be used next year to market Ocean City to prospective visitors. To… Read more »
Thursday, Oct. 29-Council Votes 4-3 To Return Same Ad Agency
OCEAN CITY — After a lengthy process that often resembled a political catfight, the end result remained the same: MGH will continue to be the town of Ocean City’s advertising agency for at least one more year.The City Council approved the Tourism Commission’s recommendation to hire MGH for one year in a split 4-3 decision,… Read more »
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