Opposing View IgnoredEditor:I read with great interest the letter in Friday’s paper from Tom Young about rights being denied at a hearing in Annapolis.This is just another glaring example of how the majority party in this state runs things. If you are opposed to their point of view, you might as well talk to a… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
Unprepared For Local Slots Impact Funds?
Initial revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs were released last week, and it confirms a lot of money is being spent over on Route 589.That’s surely no surprise, but the sheer volume of dollars flowing through the shore’s first casino did shock some. In 28 days, according to a Maryland Lottery report, more… Read more »
The Publisher’s Thoughts
by Steven Green
Ocean City’s plan to have an unofficial Bike Week event at the Inlet comes with some understandable concerns, but the Mayor and Council was wise to give it a shot this year.Thanks largely to the closing of the Harley-Davidson store on Route 50, it’s no secret organized Delmarva Bike Week activities are migrating west and… Read more »
Board Issues Fines For Selling To Underage Cadet
SNOW HILL — A pair of similar cases received identical sanctions from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week.Both involved the selling of alcohol to undercover Ocean City Police Department cadets on Jan. 7 and both resulted in a large fine.The first case discussed was an incident which occurred at the 85th… Read more »
Charges Pending In Assateague Horse Shooting
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague National Seashore officials this week announced charges are pending against a Maryland man who allegedly shot and killed one of the barrier island’s famed wild horses during a two-day firearm deer season in January.On or about Jan. 16, one of the wild horses inhabiting Assateague Island was shot and killed during a… Read more »
New Bennett Middle School Funding Viewed As Doubtful
SALISBURY — A new James M. Bennett Middle School in Salisbury remains on Wicomico’s capital improvement wish list, but county officials warned it doesn’t appear funding will be available for the project any time soon.The Wicomico County Council on Monday reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2012 capital improvement plan, which includes, among numerous other projects,… Read more »
Governor’s Septic System Ban Concerns Shore Legislators
BERLIN — Local legislators and elected officials all over the Eastern Shore this week came out in strong opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s call for a ban on septic systems in new development, citing the potential loss of local control on planning and growth issues and, perhaps more importantly, a serious decline in property values… Read more »
Brewery’s Request Leads To Payment Plan Policy
SALISBURY – A request made by a local brewery stimulated the Mayor and City Council to approve a resolution on a Water and Sewer Capacity Fee Payment Plan.During Monday night’s City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a policy proposed by Mayor James Ireton to allow for the payment of water and sewer… Read more »
Berlin Supports Microbrewery’s License Request
BERLIN — Changes to state law will be required for Berlin to gain its first microbrewery, and the Mayor and Council threw their support behind the efforts on Monday.Bryan Brushmiller, owner of Burley Oak Brewing Company on Old Ocean City Blvd., appeared before the council to ask for its endorsement of a proposal to adjust… Read more »
Council Inks Employee Pay Reduction Deal
OCEAN CITY – The tables turned this week as the Mayor and City Council came to a complete agreement on an ordinance to change the pay scale for newly hired town employees.One of the ordinances proposed last year by the council in an attempt to lower costs for the town was to change newly hired… Read more »