BERLIN — Fourteen years after first becoming a town entity, the Berlin Utility Commission (BUC) was disbanded Monday with little in the way of protest. The elimination comes at a unique time, with the town finalizing negotiations for a new energy supplier this week.At a public hearing held by the Mayor and Council, only Erik… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Snow Hill’s Blues Jam Returns With All Star Lineup
SNOW HILL – Snow Hill’s Art and Entertainment District’s 4th Annual Blues Jam will be held on Friday, April 15 from 7-11 p.m.Headline entertainment this year includes Daryl Davis and the Snow Hill Blues Jam All Stars, which includes vocalist Margo Resto and instrumentalists Angel Resto, Mike Armstrong and Burley Strand.According to Ann Coates of… Read more »
OC Council Approves Firm’s 2011 Marketing Plan
OCEAN CITY – Following some debate and recommendations from the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) the town’s advertising firm MGH received approval to run with their marketing plan for 2011.On Tuesday, MGH President Andy Malis explained this year’s concept is to reinforce the key message, “In 2011, Ocean City equals an even greater vacation value.”Malis explained… Read more »
Boardwalk Street Performer Regs Tightened
OCEAN CITY – Street performer guidelines became even stricter this week, as the ordinance outlining their regulations to perform on the Boardwalk moved toward first reading.A couple of weeks ago, City Clerk Kathy Mathias and Police Chief Bernadette DiPino presented the Mayor and City Council with proposed regulations on street performers on the Boardwalk.Due to… Read more »
Berlin Starts Project ‘Wish List’ For Slots Revenue
BERLIN — The Mayor and Council began drafting a “wish list” Monday for all the projects they hope slot revenue will be able to finance in the future.“There’s quite a bit of latitude with what can be done with video lottery money,” said Mayor Gee Williams.Topping the list is the often discussed new police station… Read more »
Ground Broken On New Salisbury Zoo Clinic
SALISBURY — Government and Salisbury Zoological Park officials joined together to break ground on a new Animal Health Building Monday.“The construction of this project is very important to the future of the Salisbury Zoological Park,” said Zoo Director Joel HamiltonOnce completed, the facility will provide more space and means with which to keep zoo animals… Read more »
Berlin Police Chief Concerned Over Officer Shortage
BERLIN — Police Chief Arnold Downing warned the Mayor and Council Monday that the number of active Berlin Police Department (BPD) officers could drop into the single digits.“We don’t want it to get to that point,” said Downing.The chief added that because of the disparity in pay and benefits between Berlin and surrounding areas, this… Read more »
Berlin Dolphins Mini-Camp Set
BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins youth football program, fresh off one of its most successful seasons ever, is hosting a free football camp and registration for the 2011 season tomorrow, Saturday, April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Players ages 6-13 are invited to register for the 2011 season and participate in the football camp, which… Read more »
Mallards Fall to Sabres in Double OT
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team lost a heartbreaker to rival Saints Peter and Paul at home on Tuesday, falling to the Sabres, 12-11, in overtime after giving up a tying goal with seven seconds left at the end of regulation.The two teams exchanged goals throughout the first half before the Mallards gained a… Read more »
Parkside Edges Seahawk Girls, 14-13
BERLIN- Something had to give when Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team hosted Bayside South rival Parkside on a dreary Wednesday afternoon this week, and it was the Rams that fired the last salvo in a dramatic 14-13 win.Decatur jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before Parkside and its offensive catalyst Brie Custis got cranked… Read more »