BERLIN – As the end of a second negotiating period looms, Mayor Zack Tyndall said municipal officials were expected to discuss the potential sale of part of Heron Park within the month.Tyndall said this week Heron Park should be an item on the agenda for the June 26 meeting of the town council. When asked… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – While reporting that weather impacted visitation to Ocean City throughout Memorial Day weekend, officials say they are eager to see more people in town as the summer season commences.With cooler temperatures, windy conditions and cloudy skies, officials say Memorial Day weekend featured a “moderate” showing of visitors to the resort. Susan Jones,… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials are preparing to update the municipality’s fee structure.Last week, the Berlin Town Council introduced an ordinance that would give the town the ability to charge business license fees to any businesses that operate in town, not just those with physical locations in town.“There is a public hearing on this that will… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Demolition of the former Dairy Queen building began last week as plans move forward to bring a Surf Bagel to Fenwick Island.Last week, demolition crews razed the former Dairy Queen building, located at 1007 Coastal Highway. Joe Balsamo of Balsamo Real Estate LLC, owner of the Dairy Queen property, said plans are… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials are expected to discuss the state’s new cannabis reform bill and the on-site consumption of marijuana.In last week’s meeting of the Mayor and Council, City Manager Terry McGean presented officials with a tentative agenda for the May 30 work session. Among the discussion points, he said, is the on-site consumption… Read more »
BERLIN – Tremendous seasons for the Stephen Decatur boys baseball and girlssoftball teams came to a close in the semifinals of the state tournament this week.Last Friday, Stephen Decatur boys baseball team advanced to the MPSSAA Class 3A baseball state tournament semifinals after defeating Marriotts Ridge, 9-3, last Friday at home. On Tuesday, the Seahawks’… Read more »
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed four new members during a luncheon meeting at the Worcester Preparatory School. Regent Talley Hann and Chaplain Barbara Rusko administered the oath of membership to Barbara Bush, Betty-Jane Cain, Christine Nanna-Lieb and Carol Mongelli. Each has traced their lineage to… Read more »
BERLIN – A bill that would allow residential development in the C-3 commercial district will move forward for consideration by local officials.Two of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to put their names on a bill that would allow multi-family dwellings in the C-3 district.“It certainly would allow people to use their property to… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Problems begin to affect relationships, both personal and professional. Act now to shore up those weak foundations before it all comes crashing down around you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Take a break from all that hard work you’ve been doing. There’s nothing like some well-earned fun and games… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Four candidates will run for two open seats on the association’s board.Last week, Ocean Pines Association Secretary Stuart Lakernick announced that he has certified four candidates as eligible to run in the 2023 Board of Directors election.The candidates, in alphabetical order, are Elaine Brady, Jeffery Heavner, John Latham and Jerry Murphy.In March,… Read more »