BERLIN – Although no formal legislation has been introduced in the early days of the 2010 General Assembly session, a handful of state lawmakers, with the blessing of several advocacy groups, are pushing for a “dime a drink” alcohol tax increase in Maryland, a proposal that appears to be gaining little traction in this hospitality-rich… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Would Election Change Help Turnout?
Ocean City officials want to keep their election process the way it is and the possibility of saving about $17,000 every two years is not enough to change their minds.An interesting proposal was brought to the Mayor and Council this week by City Clerk Carol Jacobs that would have moved the town’s elections from the… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Who Is Grandstanding Now?Editor:In the aftermath of the Sarah Foxwell tragedy, there has been much talk about how government can better protect children from sexual predators. Indeed, this horrific incident should mandate an exhaustive review of the current statutes regarding sexual predation, and public leaders must strive to identify any gaps or shortcomings in the… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The legislative session is underway and it didn’t take long for some controversy to kick up. On Tuesday, one day before the General Assembly convened, advocates and lawmakers gathered to announce support for an initiative to increase the state alcohol tax by a “dime-a-drink.” It’s certainly within their right to fight for increasing the tax… Read more »
Faces in Places
A spotlight on the local and regional bar and restaurant scene
Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. ClosedReopen Thursday, Feb. 11Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club:Friday, Jan 15 & Saturday, Jan. 16: Power PlayDr.Unks Bar & Grille410-213-7775 • 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean CityFriday, Jan. 15: Blake HaleyFager’s Island410-524-550060th St…. Read more »
Friday, Jan 15–Residents Must Live On Same Property As Chickens
BERLIN – In a last-minute change, the Berlin backyard chicken ordinance will require chicken owners in Berlin to live on the same property as their flock, after a citizen request made at the Berlin Town Council meeting Monday night.The ordinance allowing and regulating poultry keeping at single-family residences in Berlin follows the rejection of an… Read more »
Friday, Jan 15–OCPD Says Burial Law Not Linked To Infamous Case
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department commented this week its desire to instill a local law establishing proper burial rules in the resort is part of a new best practice initiative and in no way is a direct result of a 2007 case in the resort.OCPD spokesman Mike Levy told The Dispatch that… Read more »
Friday, Jan 15–House Explosion Civil Suit Settled
SNOW HILL – The long, strange trip that the $10.6 million civil suit, filed by the Injured Workers Insurance Fund (IWIF) and a group Snow Hill firefighters injured when a gas leak caused a house to explode in 2002, had become essentially ended this week when both parties announced they had reached an undisclosed settlement… Read more »
Friday, Jan 15–Berlin Looks To Online Site To Auction Surplus Goods
BERLIN – Berlin’s surplus government property will now be disposed of through an online auction website that specializes in government surplus equipment auctions, the Berlin Mayor and Council decided at the Monday night council meeting.At the suggestion of two staff members, Planning and Zoning Director Chuck Ward and Police Chief Arnold Downing, the Berlin Mayor… Read more »