OCEAN CITY – The Planning and Zoning Commission found the request to build a miniature golf course in the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District to be consistent with the surrounding amusements in the area and will pass on a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and City Council.On Wednesday, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Delegate Named To Committee On Gun Control
BERLIN — Delegate Mike McDermott (R-38B) this week was named to a special House committee put together to analyze and craft legislation to address Maryland’s gun control laws.McDermott was asked this week to serve on the committee that will consider the vast number of proposed gun control bills filed or expected to be filed in… Read more »
Compromise Sought Over Proposed Shark Restrictions
OCEAN CITY — The public will have a chance next week to weigh in on a drastic rule change proposed last fall by a federal fisheries management agency aimed at protecting one type of shark with a blanket size limit increase for all species.The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in November published a rather dubious… Read more »
Coast Guard Rescues Man In Ocean
OCEAN CITY — An unidentified man was rescued from the chilly water near the Ocean City Inlet wearing only his underwear last Sunday afternoon, according to U.S. Coast Guard officials.Shortly after 3 p.m. last Sunday, Coast Guard Station Ocean City received a forwarded call from the local 911 operator reporting an unidentified man had been… Read more »
Bill Would Protect State Transportation Fund
BERLIN — With the dualization of Route 113 still incomplete and highway user funds that should have been dedicated to roadway improvements diverted to other general fund uses, most lower shore lawmakers have signed on as co-sponsors of legislation aimed at preventing further raids on the state’s Transportation Trust Fund.The fund was set up years… Read more »
Berlin Brewery Scores Prominent Invitation
BERLIN — Small-town brewery Burley Oak has been invited to next month’s Beer Advocate’s Extreme Beerfest in Boston, confirming for owner Bryan Brushmiller his brewery’s outside-the-box approach to crafting beer is on the right track.With half a dozen beers being showcased at the festival, Brushmiller said that he’s excited for people outside of Delmarva to… Read more »
Assateague Ruled Out As Possible Wind Energy Connection Site
ASSATEAGUE — With Gov. Martin O’Malley this week introducing his latest attempt at offshore wind energy turbines off the Maryland’s Atlantic coast, it remains uncertain where the eventual transmission line will connect to the mainland, but it will not come across Assateague as was feared earlier.Governor Martin O’Malley this week introduced his Maryland Offshore Wind… Read more »
Alliance Decides Against Appealing Hudson Case Ruling
BERLIN — The deadline to appeal the decision in a landmark civil suit filed against a Berlin farm family and Perdue passed quietly this week with no further action taken.In March 2010, the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance, along with the Assateague Coastal Trust and the Assateague Coastkeeper, filed suit in U.S. District Court against Perdue… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Winter Donations Eyed Editor: The Noel Community continues its outreach program during the cold winter months.We are in need of gloves, hats, socks, and blankets. This Valentine’s Day, open your heart and share the gift of warmth during our 11th Annual gLOVEs drive. Please consider dropping off a donation of a new pair of gloves,… Read more »
Is Stormwater Utility Best For Berlin?
The Berlin Mayor and Council is on the verge of creating a stormwater utility that’s rooted in worthwhile goals but questionable methods to accomplish them.It’s no secret Berlin has chronic flooding problems in several areas of town. We believe most of these problems are due to poor planning in the development stages of several residential… Read more »