BERLIN – Last month, the Berlin Historic District Commission told representatives of Taylor Bank and the Atlantic Hotel they could install vinyl windows at both businesses.This month, a local homeowner was questioned extensively when she asked to install composite — a blend of PVC and acrylic designed to mirror wood — windows in her home…. Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
School Board Takes First Look At Education Budget
NEWARK – Last week’s Worcester Board of Education’s budget meeting may have been overshadowed by Dr. Jerry Wilson’s announcement to not seek a second term as Superintendent of Schools, but there is a still an almost $100 million budget to pass, even if it’s one that ends up looking similar to last year’s.Teacher salaries continue… Read more »
Name Change, Renovations For WOC Harbor Landmark
WEST OCEAN CITY – Though a name change and a facelift will greet customers this season, the restaurant long known as Captain’s Galley will continue to serve up the crab cakes and family style dining that have gained it its reputation.The Ocean City Fish Company, formerly known as Captain’s Galley, will reopen when renovations are… Read more »
Miller Sworn In As OC’s Newest City Manager
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s newest City Manager Doug Miller was sworn in on Tuesday, although he officially hit the ground running first thing on Monday morning.Miller was named city manager in early January, ending a roughly five-month search to replace his predecessor. One month to the day from that announcement, Miller started his new… Read more »
Things I Like
Finding a conch shell on the beachNot having an ashtray at homeHiding vegetables in a kids mealWhen a snow forecast is accurateA positive referralWell-done scrappleNot worrying about price when eating outWatching a skilled captain dock a boatDimmer switches on light receptaclesThe first shower with a new bar of soapHow praying bring peace
Council Approves Emergency Pension Ordinance
OCEAN CITY — In what was deemed a simple housekeeping measure, Ocean City officials last week approved an amended and restated pension plan for general employees and public safety employees, but not before answering some questions about the timing of the move.The Mayor and Council on Monday adopted an emergency ordinance amending and restating the… Read more »
Neighbors Request Fence To Separate New Development; Council Wishes Concerns Were Expressed Before Site Plan Approval
BERLIN – As Cannery Village nears completion, neighbors of the new development continue to advocate for a fence to prevent trespassing.On Monday, several residents of Flower Street approached the town council with a petition seeking the installation of a fence between Cannery Village and their properties. Town officials, however, say that because the project already… Read more »
Worcester County Emergency Management Planner Tom Kane Recipient Of State Friend Of 4-H Award
Worcester County Emergency Management Planner Tom Kane is the recipient of the State Friend of 4-H Award for the Lower Shore. Nominated by University of Maryland Extension Program Assistant Barbara Barga, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension Agent Associate Jocelyn Koller, he was recognized for his volunteer service at the Maryland 4-H Volunteer and… Read more »
Violent Sexual Offender Sought
BERLIN — The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a Berlin man wanted for failing to check in with the agency’s Sex Offender Monitoring Unit.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of Tymir Denard Johnson, 31, from the Berlin area. Johnson was last observed by law enforcement at… Read more »
Women Supporting Women Receives $4,707 Grant Funded By Franklin P. And Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Women Supporting Women has recently received a $4,707 grant funded by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation to help pay for publishing their monthly newsletter, “Care & Share”. The newsletter, which features articles on nutrition, health and the latest on the advancements in treatments for breast cancer, also includes articles written by local… Read more »