OCEAN CITY – A discussion on investments and employer contributions highlighted a presentation on pension plans this week. On Tuesday, Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting CEO Ed Koebel presented the Mayor and Council with his yearly report on the Town of Ocean City’s general employees and public safety employees pension plans. While he maintained both pension plans…
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BERLIN – In a split vote, municipal officials approved a job description for a new special projects coordinator at town hall. On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to approve a new position in town hall. Those who voted against the job description wanted it to do more to support the town’s planning department,…
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OCEAN CITY – An ordinance authorizing the sale of $28 million in general obligation bonds will advance to a first reading following council approval this week. On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council agreed to move forward with a list of fiscal year 2024 projects that will be funded through a bond sale tentatively set for…
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BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed this week to apply for federal funding that could be used for design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113. On Monday, elected officials authorized an application for funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods for Community Planning Project. The funding could help the…
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The Worcester County Arts Council is pleased to award $22,700 in the Community Arts Development Grants program for art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit organizations. Grantees pictured in the front row include Rina Thaler of the Art League of Ocean City, Alison Early, administrative assistant for the Town of Berlin and Sally Hendon, music director for Community Church of Ocean Pines. Grantees pictured in the back row include Carol Rose of the Berlin Heritage Foundation and Ellie Scott of the Pines Tones Chorus.