SNOW HILL – Officials this week approved the promoter’s license that will allow alcohol sales at Oceans Calling this fall.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the promoter’s license application submitted by Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Events, the company that will provide hospitality services during Oceans Calling. The… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Officials handed down a fine and a suspension to a local store after clerks sold alcohol to minors twice within a month.The camp store at Frontier Town was fined $1,500 and received a four-day suspension from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week. The suspension, which started Immediately after… Read more »
BERLIN – The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found the Town of Berlin did not violate the Open Meetings Act when it closed three meetings related to the development of Heron Park.While resident Edward Hammond believes the town used the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Heron Park to evade the Open Meetings Act, the… Read more »
BERLIN – Elected officials agreed to update an appraisal for the portion of Heron Park property they have not ruled out selling yet.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-1, with Councilman Steve Green opposed, to update an appraisal for parcel 57, the lot that features the old processing plant next to the railroad tracks…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Onlookers cheered this week as Santa arrived by boat to make an appearance at Fish Tales for Christmas in July.On Tuesday, July 25, Fish Tales welcomed Saint Nick to the dock as the bayside restaurant marked July 25, also known as Christmas in July. The establishment has been hosting the annual celebration… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local nonprofit is seeking grant funding to begin a restoration of Ocean City’s historic Henry Hotel.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed to send a letter of support to the Maryland Historical Trust as a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of the Henry Hotel seeks funding for restoration. Nancy Howard of… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will once again try to work with Worcester County to create a way for tattoo establishments to operate within Berlin.The town council on Monday voted unanimously to send the Worcester County Commissioners a letter seeking a meeting with county and health department officials to discuss tattoo establishments. The request comes about… Read more »
BERLIN– Nearly $40,000 in grant funding is expected to help the Town of Berlin pursue a variety of local art initiatives.Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, reported this week that the town would be receiving nearly $40,000 in funding through a trio of arts-related grants.“Grant funding helps us pay for the things… Read more »
NEWARK – School board members continue to discuss the possibility of adding more night meetings to the annual calendar.School board member Katie Addis again asked her fellow Worcester County Board of Education members last week to consider scheduling three more evening meetings. Other board members said it was something to be explored.“Rather than approve three… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials agreed to use email voting when it might help in the vehicle purchasing process.While they didn’t approve staff’s recommendation as far as vehicle purchasing, the Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed unanimously to vote via email when approvals were needed quickly. The change is meant to help the county procure the… Read more »