SNOW HILL — Abuse of the current rules has led the Worcester County Commissioners to propose policy changes on how solid waste transfer stations are run.“There’s a lot of cheating,” said Chief Administrative Officer Gerald Mason.Waste transfer stations, which act as a more convenient alternative to the central landfill for trash disposal, have had issues… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Play It Safe Starts Next Week
OCEAN CITY – The Play It Safe program kicks off on Tuesday providing high school graduates with free and safe activities to do around town.“This is our 22nd year of providing drug and alcohol free events for the graduates,” Play It Safe Coordinator Donna Greenwood said. “We started out very small with a dance at… Read more »
Ocean City Mayor Researching Room Tax
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Rick Meehan is conducting an informal poll of various hotels around town to verify whether it is room rates or occupancy rates that have increased Ocean City’s room tax.There seems to be a difference of opinion amongst the Mayor and City Council whether the number of visitors are up or down… Read more »
Compromise Only Answer With Performers
by Steven Green
Mark Chase, a familiar face along the Boardwalk, has made his point.Chase has taken umbrage with the Ocean City Mayor and Council’s plan to restrict where street performers like himself can set up shop. His offense has led to threats of legal action and a planned protest under or near the Boardwalk arch on N…. Read more »
Open Houses This Week
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Sunset Island Sat & Sun 10-4 3-5 Bedroom Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes C.Jett/T.Riley Vantage Resort Realty 410-723-1730OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction… Read more »
Foundation Supports Stormwater Utility
Editor:Kudos to Mayor Jim Ireton and city of Salisbury staff for stepping up to the plate on a big source of water pollution in our area: untreated, polluted runoff from storms (The Dispatch, “Salisbury Eyes Stormwater Projects to Ease Pollution,” May 20).We pay for drinking water, we pay for sewer, but somehow storm runoff emptying… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
The proposed “free gas” promotion that has made the media rounds over the last two weeks has its admirers and detractors.There are certainly two clear camps here, each with its own strong opinion. Those in support are adamant about the need for something new to spruce up Ocean City’s marketing campaign, which they say does… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
by Steven Green
Over the last month or so, a famous quote from Charles Dickens has been running through my head.“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” Dickens wrote in “A Tale of Two Cities.”Now, I understand completely that my reasoning for thinking of his quote runs contrary to what Dickens was… Read more »
May 28: Indoor Yard Sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Vol. Fire Co. Headquarters, 15th St., 2nd Floor. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to benefit the LAOCFVC and OCFVC Cadet program. table rental for $
OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of the summer season, the Ocean City Police Department this week is reminding businesses that the distribution of flyers or stickers as a form of advertisement is unlawful.Business distributing advertisements, such as flyers and handbills, are in violation of town codes. The OCPD will be strictly enforcing mass flyer… Read more »
What’s Going On?
May 28: Indoor Yard Sale7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ocean City Vol. Fire Co. Headquarters, 15th St., 2nd Floor. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to benefit the LAOCFVC and OCFVC Cadet program. table rental for $10 each. Accepting gently used items for the Auxiliary table. Hot dogs, sandwiches, baked goods and refreshments. For more information or to… Read more »