OCEAN CITY – A Bicycle Friendly Community program could help to make Ocean City’s streets safer and more accessible for bicyclists.In a Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting on Jan. 10, Paul Mauser, engineering manager for the town of Ocean City, presented committee members with a national designation program that provides guidance for… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2018
Ocean City’s Free Events Will Get Additional Scrutiny
OCEAN CITY — Some of the resort’s free, value-added special events could come under closer scrutiny after a discussion that began last week at the Recreation and Parks Committee meeting carried over to Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting.In each of the last two years, Special Events Director Frank Miller has prepared a detailed follow-up report… Read more »
OP Country Club Work Moves Ahead
BERLIN – Renovations at the Ocean Pines Country Club appear to be back on track following a decision by the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors last week.Last Friday, the board voted to spend up to $40,000 for amended architectural drawings of changes proposed for the second floor of the country club. While renovations at… Read more »
Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Presents Donation To United Way
Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron and Treasurer Cliff Berg presented a donation to United Way Community Impact Director Pam Gregory at a recent meeting. The club meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant.
50% Beach Stand Rule Discussed
OCEAN CITY — The recent auction of the mid-town beach equipment rental franchises to the tune of over $227,000 was approved by the Mayor and Council this week, but not before a debate about waiving the provision that no single operator can control over 50 percent of the parcels.At Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting, City… Read more »
Berlin Lions Shop For Groceries For Needy Families
On Dec. 23, 2017, the Berlin Lions shopped for groceries for needy families living in the Berlin area. The purchase of groceries for families in need has been a Berlin Lions Club tradition every Christmas for at least 40 years. The groceries, along with some toys, were delivered in time for Christmas for 12 appreciative… Read more »
Unified Opposition To Offshore Drilling Expressed At Hearing
ANNAPOLIS — A clear and unified message in strong opposition to offshore drilling for oil was sent this week during a rally in Annapolis prior to an informational meeting on the proposal.Last month, the Trump administration announced a plan to open roughly 90 percent of the nation’s coastline to potentially dangerous offshore drilling and exploration…. Read more »
Petitions Aim To Garner ‘Craft Beer Tourism’ Support For Legislation Changes
BERLIN – Efforts to reform craft beer regulations in Maryland are in full force along the Eastern Shore, but distributors in the industry are voicing their concerns.Last year, Comptroller Peter Franchot formed a “Reform on Tap” task force in response to the 2017 passage of House Bill 1283, which imposes certain restrictions on breweries with… Read more »
OC Special Events Task Force Narrows Focus To Specifics; Spreading Out Cruisin Participants Discussed
OCEAN CITY — While the second meeting of the resort’s special task force formed to explore motorized special events was long on proposed solutions and short on firm decisions, it now appears ending the H20 International (H20i) event is the top priority.The 27-member task force, created by Mayor Rick Meehan, largely picked up where it… Read more »
Several Merchant Changes In Store For Berlin; PNC Bank Branch, Others Closing
BERLIN – The beginning of 2018 will be marked by changes to several storefronts in downtown Berlin.Businesses that have closed or will close in the coming weeks include Beez Kneez, PNC Bank, Inca Ruins and Nest. While it’s unusual to see so many shops close simultaneously in Berlin, officials say there’s little danger of commercial… Read more »