OCEAN CITY – The Boardwalk Development Association (BDA) returned to the Mayor and City Council this week to bring forward the favorable recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission over amendments that the council decided will once again need to be edited.The BDA came back to the Mayor and City Council with its list of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Berlin Should Dismiss Sprinkler Mandate
Editor:I was unable to attend the recent Berlin Council hearing on mandating sprinkler systems in new homes, but I was heartened to read that the Council members are carefully considering the issue. We own property in Berlin and both of our kids could some day build homes there. The town has many advantages – the ease… Read more »
Audit Should Not Deter Interlock Program
by Steven Green
A recent audit of the state’s Drinking Driver Monitoring Program found deficiencies in the way data is monitored and shared, but that doesn’t diminish its importance or lessen the need for Maryland to expand the use of ignition interlock devices. The bottom line of the audit is that interlock ignition systems are doing their job,… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
The future of the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County will likely be decided this month with the release of the Comptroller’s Office report on its extensive investigation. The report’s contents have been heavily concealed in the wake of the nine-month investigation into the local dispensary and its operations. As expected with such a heavily… Read more »
Where To Eat Around Town
West Ocean City- Berlin Ocean Pines707 Sports bar & grille 12702 Old Bridge Road (Route 707), West Ocean City • 410-213-9507We may have changed hands, but we are still the same locally known Sports Bar in West Ocean City, and yes we are open everyday 11a.m.-2 a.m. Everything on our menu is made to order… Read more »
Trio Held For Pizza Delivery Driver Robbery
OCEAN CITY – Two local residents were arrested on robbery and assault charges last weekend and a third was taken into custody later this week for allegedly strong-arming a pizza delivery driver and stealing his money and wallet.Around 10:30 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to the area of 74th… Read more »
Sidewalks In Berlin Getting Overhauled
BERLIN – For the next week, the Town of Berlin will continue seeing a lot of sidewalk work.Sidewalks are being replaced or installed on six different streets throughout town. However, most of the work is minor and should be nearly finished by early December.Mike Gibbons, Berlin’s director of Public Works, said the multi-street project is… Read more »
Town, Company Planning To Repair Railroad Crossings
BERLIN – After a meeting on Monday involving town officials and State Highway Administration and Maryland & Delaware Railroad Company representatives, arrangements have been made to deal with problems generated by the new railroad crossings in town.At least week’s Mayor and Council meeting, Public Works Director Mike Gibbons brought it to the council’s attention that… Read more »
Seminar Aims To Educate Parents, Protect Children
BERLIN – The Darkness to Light program, which aims to educate adults on prevention of, and sensitive response to, the sexual abuse of minors, recently gave a seminar to a room full of school councilors and volunteers.The seminar was held in the Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services building in Berlin and was hosted by… Read more »
Worcester Prep To Host Annual Christmas Bazaar
BERLIN – Worcester Preparatory School’s 39th Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the school.The Bazaar will feature the following booths:The Bakery: Cookies, mini-loaves, muffins, gourmet goodies, breads and other unique items will be featured.Basket Booth: You’ll find specially prepared baskets for friends, moms, dads,… Read more »