BERLIN — A Berlin man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after leading police on a high-speed chase through northern Worcester County before his vehicle ultimately left the roadway, struck a utility pole and flipped over several times.Around 2:45 p.m. last Friday, a Maryland State Police trooper working a speed assignment on Route 50… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Open Houses Of The Week
WEST OCEAN CITY12602 Bay Buoy CtWest Harbor VillageSat & Sun 10-63BR/2.5 BA RancherOpen Floor PlanNew Home/UpgradesKathy ClarkHarbor Homes443-366-2814WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleDaily 10-4Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandTwo 48th StreetOceanfrontDaily 10-5Fully FurnishedPenthouse ResidencesThe Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-723-6290OCEAN CITYThe View57th St. BayfrontDaily 10-4New ConstructionDirect Bayfront3BR/2BA CondoDan ClaylandColdwell Banker410-726-5108OCEAN CITYCaptains Quarters627A Bayshore DrSat &… Read more »
Resort Commits To Ad Agency, Extends Contract In 5-2 Vote
OCEAN CITY – Following an extensive report and concerns over transparency, the City Council voted 5-2 this week to approve a continuation of Ocean City’s advertising agency’s contract.On Tuesday afternoon before the Mayor and City Council, Ocean City Tourism and Marketing Director Donna Abbott summarized town and MGH are parties to an advertising agreement. The… Read more »
Berlin Merchants Seek Street Parking Solutions
BERLIN — Local merchants have proposed a designated loading and unloading zone on Pitts Street in Berlin to combat issues associated with growing traffic congestion.The town’s parking issues are complicated and involve more than just the need for extra delivery space, according to the Mayor and Council. Parking glitches also extend beyond Pitts Street and… Read more »
Salisbury Council Explores Debt-Reducing Avenues
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury is looking for creative ways to address debt and future finances, including establishing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) locations or the flexible use of bonding.The City Council began a preliminary dialog with brokerage firm Davenport and Company, LLC last Monday, looking for long-term solutions and ideas on how to re-energize… Read more »
Victimized By Major Fire Last Month, Pusey Family Calls Community Generosity, Support ‘Amazing’
WEST OCEAN CITY — The local community’s generous spirit was on display in a big way this week as hundreds gathered at the Ocean City Marlin Club on Tuesday for a fundraiser to help support a family displaced by a devastating house fire in West Ocean City in late June.The fire that gutted a West… Read more »
Private Industry Help Sought To Tame Car Event’s Spectator Concerns
OCEAN CITY – Cruisin’ promoters and Ocean City officials plan to place a greater importance on working with the business community to address concerns about destructive behavior during the twice annual events.Last month the Ocean City Police Commission began a preliminary discussion regarding concerns over the popular Cruisin’ event that occurs in Ocean City in… Read more »
Resort Weighs Options With Ongoing Rental Concerns; Public Hearing Set For Aug. 19
OCEAN CITY — A needs assessment is underway and a public hearing date for the Planning and Zoning Commission has been set on the issue of overcrowded and rowdy rentals in Ocean City’s single-family housing districts.While all involved agree that problems have been occurring, officials noted that there needs to be a balance between tightening… Read more »
Berlin Fire Company Studying Fire Alarm Relocation; Informal Petition Seeks Siren Removal
BERLIN — A malfunctioning fire siren in Berlin earlier this month reignited some frustration among residents and seems to have prompted a few to question the alarm’s necessity.This week the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) defended the need for the decades old siren, but leaders confirmed they will be conducting their own evaluation as to whether… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Boycott ReflectionEditor:While I sympathize with the sentiment, the DC mayor and councilmembers’ call to boycott Congressman Andy Harris’ district is a classic case of a misconceived proposal to allow one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch.Many of us did not vote for Big Government Republican Harris, who typifies conservative hypocrisy as he claims to… Read more »