BERLIN – The Berlin Fire Company outlined equipment needs, proposed building repairs and various other requests during a budget presentation this week.David Fitzgerald, president of the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) presented the proposed budget to the Berlin Town Council Monday. The town is in the process of developing its budget for the coming fiscal year.The… Read more »
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Berlin Merchants Regrouping After Devastating Fire
BERLIN – The tang of smoke lingered in the air and glass crunched underfoot as Berlin merchant Ashley Abell surveyed the damage in her Main Street shop Tuesday afternoon.The once vibrant business, Attics of My Life, is a dreary mess in the wake of Monday’s fire in the Donaway Furniture building. The fire, reported just… Read more »
Board Holds Off Decision On Pocomoke Legion Liquor License
SNOW HILL – After hearing from dozens of Pocomoke residents, officials continued a hearing regarding the American Legion Post 93 liquor license.On Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) heard from police, town officials and residents regarding problems at the American Legion in Pocomoke. The board did not make a decision on whether… Read more »
New OC Liquor License Requests Approved
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) granted a variety of new liquor licenses for Ocean City establishments this week.On the Boardwalk, the BLC approved a license for the new Hyatt Hotel set to open this summer and gave Ocean 13 permission to expand its premises. The restaurant, located in the… Read more »
School Journalism Club Welcomes Ocean City Mayor
BERLIN – Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan stood behind a podium Monday afternoon, fielding questions about resort parking rates and closed meetings.As he would at any press conference, he was facing a crowd of reporters — student reporters. Meehan’s mock press conference was a special event for Stephen Decatur Middle School’s new journalism club.“It gives… Read more »
Commissioners Recognize Student Page’s Service
SNOW HILL – Local officials recognized Stephen Decatur High School’s Brandon Yusuf for his service as a student page at the 2018 Maryland General Assembly.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners presented Yusuf with a commendation in honor of his service as a page in Annapolis. They praised his dedication and interest in government.“He uses his… Read more »
County To Formally Ask OC For Inlet Funding Help
SNOW HILL – As plans for a feasibility study regarding Inlet dredging move forward, county officials formally agreed to seek funding support from the Town of Ocean City.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to ask Ocean City to contribute funding for a feasibility study proposed by the Army… Read more »
WOC Rezoning Approved For More Restaurant Parking
SNOW HILL – County officials approved rezoning a Golf Course Road property from residential to commercial this week.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a request to rezone .37 acres on Golf Course Road from R-3 residential to C-2 commercial. The property owners, who have a restaurant across the street, plan to use the space… Read more »
Code Change OK’d For WOC Cottage Court Proposal
SNOW HILL – A change to the county’s zoning code is expected to allow plans for a cottage court to proceed in West Ocean City.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a text amendment to allow for cottage courts — groups of vacation bungalows like those that used to be common in Ocean City —… Read more »
Pooch Palooza Returns This Weekend With New Events
BERLIN – An event designed with man’s best friend in mind returns to Ocean City this month.On April 21 and 22, Pooch Palooza returns to Frontier Town Western Theme Park and Campground. The fourth annual festival highlights dogs and features games, competitions and exhibitions for canines.“There’s nothing else quite like it,” said organizer Sandy Phillips…. Read more »