OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this month signed off on a major overhaul of Ocean City’s economic development and marketing teams including a job description for the new position to direct the town’s strategy.With an emphasis on economic development and sales in order to attract more family-friendly events, teams and groups to Ocean City to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Obituaries – January 29, 2021
Deborah Alberta MessinaBERLIN — Deborah Alberta Messina, age 72, died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Baltimore City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Alberta (Frapp) Zentz. She is survived by her husband, Donald Messina, and his children, Don, Jr., Deborah, Tina, and Dawn.Deborah had worked… Read more »
Berlin Tweaking Meeting Procedures After Violations
BERLIN – Elected officials opted not to hold a closed session meeting this week after expressing concern about the lack of public notice.Less than a week after being advised of prior violations by the state’s Open Meetings Compliance Board, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously not to hold a closed session meeting Monday. Councilman Dean… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 29, 2021
There was a lot of unjustified outrage this week over the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Parade being cancelled. It was a no-brainer decision that seemed inevitable.The only way this event could possibly be held under the current health advisories – remember crowd sizes in excess of 10 individuals are still discouraged – is without attendees… Read more »
Berlin Park Committee Disbanded
BERLIN – Citing the lack of available funding for projects, town officials this week voted to disband the Heron Park Advisory Committee.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to dissolve the committee that was created in 2017. Minutes of committee meetings will remain on the town’s website.“When future funding becomes available and we can… Read more »
Tax Rate Review Discussion Delayed
BERLIN – Though the pandemic has slowed the process, Berlin is set to begin budget discussions next month.On Monday, elected officials voted to extend the town’s tax rate review schedule since the municipality would not be able to meet dates stipulated in the 2019 resolution.“I hate to give the excuse that it was pandemic driven,… Read more »
Ocean City Beach Replenishment Project Planned For Fall
OCEAN CITY — The Army Corps of Engineers received an additional $56 million boost for dredging and other projects around the Baltimore District including a $11.1 million federal share for the next round of beach replenishment in Ocean City next fall.The Ocean City beaches are routinely replenished every four years with periodic emergency projects as… Read more »
Ocean City’s Budget Impact Not As Grim As Expected
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council got their first look this week at a budget amendment for the current fiscal year 2021 budget, and while the town did take a hit on the revenue side the losses were not as bad as once expected.During fiscal year 2021 budget deliberations last spring, in… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 29, 2021
Social media can be a wasteland at times, but it has been a tremendous asset to us over the years when it comes to our special needs kid.The challenges of parenting vary with each child. In our house, our issues are complex with our 11- and 12-year-old adopted boys, but we take great comfort in… Read more »
Resort Committee Discusses Bike Repair Stations At Boardwalk Ends
OCEAN CITY – An idea to have the town install bike repair stations on the Boardwalk was discussed at length during a recent resort committee meeting.Last week, members of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee began exploring the idea of installing bicycle repair stations on the north and south ends of the Boardwalk.Council… Read more »