OCEAN CITY — The battle over the property tax rate in Ocean City was sent back to Worcester County last week after a federal judge dismissed a suit filed in U.S. District Court by the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice on several grounds and remanded the case back to Circuit Court.In June, the Ocean… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Community Volunteer Celebrated, Thanked With Bench; Abele Recognized For ‘Great Work’
BERLIN – The community honored a dedicated volunteer and environmental advocate last week with a bench in his honor.Ocean Pines residents surprised longtime community member Bob Abele with the installation and dedication of a bench in a grassy area along Ocean Parkway Nov. 20. Abele spent years working with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program first… Read more »
OC Planning Commission Reviews Growth Trends
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City planners last week reviewed a couple of pending documents that will chart the future direction of growth in the resort.The Ocean City Planning Commission received update from staff on two documents in the works, including the 2014 annual report to the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) and the revision of… Read more »
Tourism Efforts Recognized With Awards At State Summit
SNOW HILL — Worcester County Tourism (WCT), along with area partners working together to promote Maryland’s Eastern Shore as a tourism destination, took home five awards at the 35th Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in late October.The Best Media & Public Relations Campaign Award went to Tourism, Art and Downtown Development (TADD) for Eat,… Read more »
A Week In Business
Company PromotionOCEAN CITY — Ocean Point, Ltd., an accredited property management firm, has announced the promotion of Connor J. Braniff, CMCA, AMS®, PCAM® to Executive Vice President.In his new role, Braniff will oversee all operations for Ocean Point, Ltd. including properties currently served in the Ocean City area in addition to properties that range from… Read more »
Things I Like
A hard workout on Thanksgiving morningOur new solar panels at our officeThe new Beach Bounce in WOCModern Family re-runsReading local history booksSitting back and observing at a public placePeople with great memoriesWhen a new restaurant impressesVacationsFreshly sharpened pencil’s smellCold night fires
SD High School’s Future Educators Of America Club Members Greet Visitors During American Education Week
Buckingham Elementary Students Study The History Of Life In The 1600’s
Buckingham Elementary third grade students studied the history of life in the 1600’s. They discovered the hardships the Pilgrims had to face during their journey to America, and the different ways the Pilgrims made a living once they reached America. Pictured are students Brandon Fitzgerald, Cameron Boston and Dalontae Henry.
Fenwick To Hold Public Hearing On Contentious Ordinance Change
FENWICK ISLAND – Residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on the proposed ordinance change that would allow the redevelopment of the Sands Motel with a public hearing next week.On Friday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m., the Fenwick Island Town Council will host a public hearing to gather input on the commercial zoning… Read more »
Cannery Village Move-In Date Near For Some
BERLIN – Approved residents could begin moving into Cannery Village, Berlin’s first rent-to-own community, before the end of the year.According to Osprey Property Company, the force behind the long-awaited workforce housing project, six homes in the new development are complete and awaiting water meters and occupancy permits from the town. Andrew Hanson, vice president of… Read more »