SALISBURY — The City Council decided to move forward with two resolutions concerning Comcast rates and a loan approval for a new business downtown.A public hearing was held on the matter of the city approving the calculation of maximum permitted rates for limited basic service and regulated equipment rates and installation charges as set forth… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2011
City Resolves Remaining Employee Benefit Issues
OCEAN CITY – A big difference from almost a year ago, the Mayor and City Counted unanimously voted to approve ordinances concerning town employees’ benefits.Human Resource Director Wayne Evans presented the history of town employees’ benefits regarding vacation time. In 2002, the town decreased holiday days from 14 to 12, eliminating Good Friday and New… Read more »
Route 113 Project Again In Funding Limbo
SNOW HILL — Funds for highway improvement projects are low or non-existent, according to Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials, who added that fees and taxes may need to be raised if Worcester County wants to see long-term projects completed.Proposed by the Maryland Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation Funding, some of the possible revenue boosters… Read more »
Legislators Talk Taxes In OC
OCEAN CITY — A proposed increase in Maryland’s gasoline tax, other proposed hikes in taxes and fees, unemployment insurance and the general condition of the state’s economy were among the topics of discussion as Ocean City business people met with their state representatives this week.The resort’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) this week hosted its annual… Read more »
Man Guilty Of Animal Cruelty, Awaiting Child Porn Trial
SNOW HILL — A Berlin man, awaiting trial next week on dozens of counts of possession of child pornography, was found guilty last week on all seven counts of animal cruelty stemming from an incident in August in Berlin. Sentencing is Dec. 6.On Aug. 24, Berlin Police received a tip that Kirt Greenberg, 45, was… Read more »
West OC Crosswalks Sought
SNOW HILL — Pedestrian safety, public transportation, and Worcester County’s freight and rail system were all issues discussed by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) during its visit with the County Commissioners Tuesday.With funding scarce in general, the commissioners made it clear that those are three services they don’t want to see slip through the… Read more »
Northern Worcester Schools Eye Re-Accreditation
BERLIN — After a successful visit from a Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools (MSACS) review board, public schools in northern Worcester County are being recommended for re-accreditation.“Our 18-person validation team has unanimously agreed to recommend full re-accreditation for the northern Worcester County public schools,” announced Validation Team Chairperson Michael Kuchar, who also serves… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Community Support Made Gala A Success Editor:On Nov. 12, the greater Ocean City area gathered to honor Leighton Moore as he was presented with the Second Annual Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award.A sold out ballroom of 435 people came out to honor Moore at the Clarion Fontainebleau Resort Hotel, for his many years of quiet… Read more »
Council Erred Again With Election Decision
In refusing once again to merge its election with the November general election, the Ocean City Mayor and Council members (save Joe Hall who voted for it) seem to be letting ego get in the way of proper decision making. Either that or the council believes the voter apathy that has ruled over the last… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
The loss of Roland E. Powell Convention Center Director Rick Hamilton is significant on at least two fronts.First, it further shakes up a city already dealing with significant job openings amid job security questions among some.Aside from the city manager post, which is currently being manned by the mayor as the search process plays out,… Read more »