More Parking Meters Likely In Ocean CityEditor:It looks like we can never satisfy the Ocean City Council and Mayor’s appetite for taking more of our money. Their recent effort to justify the installation of additional parking meters on the ocean side of 11th to 33rd streets is the latest example of their craving for more… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Berlin Heritage Foundation Accepts $1,000 Donation From Quillin Foundation
The Berlin Heritage Foundation accepted a $1,000 donation from the Quillin Foundation. The Berlin Heritage Foundation operates the Calvin B. Taylor Museum located in downtown Berlin. The Quillin Foundation is a sponsor of the annual Berlin Peach Festival held each August on the museum grounds. Pictured, from left, are J.D. Quillin; Susan Taylor, museum curator;… Read more »
Pines 50th Anniversary Parade To Bring Temporary Lane Closure
BERLIN — Ocean Pines Police will be closing a corridor of Ocean Parkway on Saturday, June 2 from 9:45-11 a.m. for the 50th Anniversary Parade.Drivers heading northbound along the parkway from Mumford’s Landing Road to White Horse Park should expect a temporary lane closure and parking restrictions.“Police are re-routing traffic patterns to minimize residential inconvenience,”… Read more »
Meeting Planned To Present BFC Study
BERLIN – A member of the consulting firm that produced the Berlin Fire Company funding study will present the report’s findings to the public at a special meeting next week.On June 5 at 6:30 p.m., a representative of Matrix Consulting Group will present the fire and emergency medical services funding report at town hall.“The idea… Read more »
First Delmarva ESA Contest a Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) Delmarva District held its first contest of its 2018 summer-long tournament series last weekend on the beach at 30th Street.The Delmarva ESA Summer Surf Series’ first event of the season was held last Saturday with two- to three-foot surf improved somewhat by the sandbar at 30th Street. Delmarva… Read more »
Airport Project Bid Exceeds Budget, But OC Accepts Due To No Alternative
OCEAN CITY — A wetlands mitigation project at the Ocean City Municipal Airport came in with just one acceptable bid at $1.4 million, or over two times budgeted, resort officials learned this week.As part of the town of Ocean City’s capital improvement plan for its municipal airport, a two-phase project to expand the facility and… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 1, 2018
Saturdays June-September, Tuesdays July-August: Low-Impact Exercise 8-9 a.m. Increase balance, flexibility and reduce stress. Free (park entrance fees in effect), donations benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. All levels welcome. Bring beach towel. Meet at North Beach parking lot shade pavilion, 6633 Bayberry Dr., Berlin. Suitable for children ages 8 and up, must be accompanied by… Read more »
A Week In Business – June 1, 2018
During the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Annual Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, DC, REALTORS® from across the country, including members from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal), traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with their federal elected officials. The purpose of the visits is to share with elected officials NAR’s legislative priorities,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? June 1, 2018
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): An apparent act of injustice might turn out to be either an error in judgment or just plain stupidity. So calm down and cool off, and let the explanations roll out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s upsetting when someone you trusted might have failed you. But with new… Read more »
Popeye’s Chicken In West OC Holds Fundraiser To Benefit SD High School’s Math Honor Society
On May 22, Popeye’s Chicken in West Ocean City held a fund raising event to benefit Stephen Decatur High School’s Math Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta. Popeye’s owner Salah Hassanein along with his staff, presented a $550 check, from left, to Shea Griffin, treasurer; Laila Miraz, president; and Emily Hurley, vice president. Also pictured is… Read more »