BERLIN – Officials asked staff to research potential changes to the code following one resident’s concerns regarding changes to single family homes.Lisa Hall, a former council member and resident of Ann Drive, approached officials during Monday’s council meeting to share concerns regarding a home in her neighborhood. She said the home’s garage had been turned… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Cell Tower Site Flexibility Sought In Worcester
SNOW HILL – Members of the Worcester County Planning Commission agreed to give a favorable recommendation to a text amendment that will allow more flexibility in cell tower locations.Commission members voiced no concerns with the text amendment, which was submitted by Raymond S. Smethurst Jr, an attorney representing Verizon Wireless. He said the change would… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – January 13, 2017
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-935-3810OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayFri, Sat &… Read more »
Beach Trash Can Art Proposed In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials discussed a proposal this week to implement painted trashcans on the town’s beaches.In a Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team) meeting Wednesday, Councilman Tony DeLuca introduced the concept of artistic trashcans.The idea, he said, is to beatify the beaches with decorative and scenic containers that will ultimately incentivize visitors… Read more »
Worcester Prep Seventh-Graders Solve Coding Puzzles During Computer Science Education Week
Worcester Prep seventh-grader Natalie Brushmiller works to solve a coding puzzle during Computer Science Education Week. Mrs. Corron’s Grade 7 class learned to use two free apps, Lightbot and LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Fix Factory, that teach basic commands to introduce kids to coding.
Things I Like – January 13, 2017
Warming up after playing in the snow with my kidsThat Clemson beat AlabamaCelebrities who don’t talk politicsA random bit of good newsHow exhausted my kids are after sleddingSullivan’s Island, S.C.Snowy beach photosWorking out in the morningVehicle remote starts this time of yearShort power outagesFour-wheel drive in the snow
Fatherhood Adventures – January 13, 2017
After three hours of asking, we finally agreed to take the kids out in the snow last Saturday morning.It was basically a blizzard with temperatures in the teens. At that point, we had about nine inches of snow on the ground (with three more to come). We didn’t last long, even though we were dressed… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – January 13, 2017
28th Street Pit And Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelSaturday, Jan. 14:Billie Carlin’s Band, 8 p.m.Atlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday:Earl Beardsleywith Steve Harvey on saxEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoFriday, Jan. 13:Danielle FurstThursday, Jan. 19:Frankie MoranBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. &… Read more »
Enterprise Zone Seminar Set For Next week
BERLIN – Three towns in Worcester County are partnering together to host a tax credit seminar next week for businesses within designated enterprise zones.Officials with the towns of Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke City, and Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) are spearheading the collaborative effort to introduce and educate local proprietors on tax credit offerings… Read more »
Storm Wreaks Havoc On Prep Hoops Slate
BERLIN- Last weekend’s major snowstorm that blanketed the shore with nearly a foot of snow and caused school to be canceled on Monday and Tuesday wreaked havoc on the local prep schedule.The Worcester Prep boys were scheduled to play Salisbury Christian on the road on Monday, but that game was postponed and will be made… Read more »