OCEAN CITY – The owners of an uptown eatery are looking to make their mark with a new operation at the old Phillips Crab House property.Nearly a year after opening Fast Eddie’s Corner Bar & Grill, co-owners Frank Raffo, Jon Latta and Eddie Johnson are setting their sights on a second business venture – Union… Read more »
BERLIN – A spring celebration will return to downtown Berlin this month.On Saturday, April 16, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Spring Celebration.As the weather warms and COVID restrictions ease, community members are invited to join for a day of fun, food and family-friendly activities.“It’s a great, free event for kids,” said… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – As the board election process gets underway, association officials are reminding residents of upcoming election dates.This year, three board seats currently held by Directors Larry Perrone, Amy Peck and Josette Wheatley will be up for grabs in the 2022 election of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. To that end, the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Members of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department are inviting community members of all ages to participate in an open house later this month.On Saturday, April 23, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Company (OPVFD) will host an open house and recruitment event at its South Station, located at 911 Ocean Parkway.The event,… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Officials say $1.35 million in state funding will allow the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) to complete major renovations at its South Station.Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan submitted his $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the Maryland General Assembly. Included in the list of funded projects was a line item dedicating $1.35… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Amendments to proposed referendum questions highlighted last week’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors.Last week, board members voted to adopt a recommendation from the Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee to have legal counsel revise a proposed referendum question on candidate eligibility. The change, officials said, would disqualify members… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – A local developer’s donation of land will allow the Lower Shore Land Trust to launch a new conservation fund.In 2019, Blue Water Development owner Jack Burbage gifted a stretch of forested buffer to the north of the Ocean City Airport to the Lower Shore Land Trust. And this week, the organization’s… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials say they will not support a state bill allowing for expanded wildlife boundaries and planning for a walking and biking trail in Snow Hill.Last week, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed not to send a letter of support for Maryland House Bill 882.Director Doug Parks said… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say they are reviewing a contract to provide lifeguard services on the unincorporated beaches of Fenwick Island.During last week’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Natalie Magdeburger announced the town’s plans to renew a professional services agreement with the state of Delaware.“The state has continued to ask us to take over… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A new committee is expected to address parking issues in Fenwick Island.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to establish an Ad Hoc Parking Committee to explore potential parking solutions in town.“I would like to form an Ad Hoc Parking Committee to review some situations and problems with the idea… Read more »