OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week got a briefing from the town’s sole cable television franchisee, including a modest fee hike for most packages along with a promise of better customer service and enhanced offerings.Comcast Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs Chris Comer on Tuesday told the Mayor and Council the cable and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Adventures Of Fatherhood
At a gift exchange at Cub Scouts last weekend, Carson walked away with a Rubik’s cube.He spent the entire ride home trying to break into the plastic to get it out, most likely to see what exactly it did. By the time we got home, he had been successful, despite repeated requests from his mother… Read more »
OC Skate Park Future Discussed; Expansion Talks ‘Just Conceptual Right Now’
OCEAN CITY — The next potential evolution of the Ocean Bowl Skate Park was debated this week with some pushing for an enhanced and expanded facility and others urging a less is more approach.The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Committee this week began tentative discussions about future improvements to the Ocean Bowl Skate Park on… Read more »
After Tweaks, Median Design Worth A Shot
What was proposed this week for the Coastal Highway median is not the answer to stopping pedestrians from crossing mid-block, but with a few tweaks it could be.The goal of making it impossible, or at least extremely difficult, for pedestrians to cross from one side of the highway to the other outside of crosswalks and… Read more »
Nearby Move A ‘Better Location’ For Mattress Masters
BERLIN– You spend a third of your life in bed.That, Dick Cerv says, is why it’s so important to have a good mattress.“There’s nothing better than getting up after a good night’s sleep,” Cerv said.Cerv, owner of Mattress Masters in Ocean Pines, has been providing area residents with a local source for their bedding needs… Read more »
Waterfall Concept Envisioned For ‘Berlin Falls’ Project
BERLIN — Berlin’s mayor outlined his vast vision this week for a 65-acre parcel, known as the Tyson property, including it being an environmental, transit, recreational and educational hub for the area.Mayor Gee Williams addressed a number of town matters in a sweeping interview this week but his passion reached its apex when he was… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Saturday:Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning WorshipYear round,… Read more »
Fager’s, Seacrets To Temporarily Close In January For Winter Projects
OCEAN CITY — Two of the resort’s largest nightlife giants will close in January for substantial renovation projects, thusly creating an unprecedented moment for the Ocean City restaurant and club scene when both will be closed for an extended period of time.Seacrets will close its doors on Jan. 3 for approximately six weeks as it… Read more »
Safran Labinal Power Systems Presents United Way With $16,355 Check
Salisbury manufacturer, Safran Labinal Power Systems recently presented United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore with a check for employee and corporate contributions totaling $16,355 for the 2015-2016 campaign season. Safran Labinal has partnered with United Way with annual campaigns for over 11 years. Above, Kiersten Galeone, Human Resources Area Team Leader with Safran Labinal… Read more »
OC Scores Low Interest Rate In Bond Market
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City last week successfully sold nearly $17 million in general obligation bonds for infrastructure improvements after a bidding battle featuring 10 prominent national underwriters.Last Thursday, Ocean City officials offered for sale $16.7 million in general obligation municipal purpose bonds and were awarded with a low true interest rate… Read more »