OCEAN CITY – With little discussion, resort officials last week approved an ordinance on second reading what will substantially increase the annual salaries for the mayor and councilmembers.Late last year, it was brought up the salaries of the town’s elected officials should be increased, or the pay hike should at least be explored. At the… Read more »
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Worcester Boys Enjoy Solid 2-1 Week
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team had a solid week, first losing to Greenwood Mennonite in a close one before rebounding with wins over Chincoteague and Gunston.Against Greenwood Mennonite, the Mallards led 16-1 after one quarter and 24-22 at the half. The two teams played even in the third, but Greenwood Mennonite outscored Worcester,… Read more »
Wrestlers Sweep Pair over Colonel, Easton
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team split a pair of matches last week to remain unbeaten on the season.The Seahawks beat Colonel Richardson in a rout, 78-6. Elijah Collick won his match at 106, Juan Hinojosa won at 113, Liam Hugues won at 120 and Aaron August won at 126. It was Reid Caimi winning… Read more »
New Downtown Rec Complex Bids Remain Over Budget
OCEAN CITY – New bids for site construction for the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex remain considerably over what has been budgeted.In recent years, town officials have been planning for a major redevelopment of the downtown recreation and parks complex along the bayside between 3rd and 4th streets. The large swath of open space… Read more »
Council, Planners Debate Gov’t. Overreach, Conditional Use Approvals
OCEAN CITY – Just how much government input is too much for conditions of approval on a new business or development was the subject of a lively debate this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council met with the Ocean City Planning Commission for a second joint meeting to discuss a wide variety of issues related… Read more »
Mayor, Council Salaries Approved
OCEAN CITY – With little discussion, resort officials last week approved an ordinance on second reading what will substantially increase the annual salaries for the mayor and councilmembers.Late last year, it was brought up the salaries of the town’s elected officials should be increased, or the pay hike should at least be explored. At the… Read more »
E-Bike Rental Ordinance Sent Back To Town Staff
OCEAN CITY – Yet another attempt to settle the controversial e-bike rental issue in the resort was sent back to the drawing board this week with a direction to staff to explore an alternative solution.For the last few months, the Mayor and Council have been wrestling with several issues related to the proliferation of electric… Read more »
Worcester Girls Split First Two of Season
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team split a pair of games last week to open the 2022-2023 season.The Mallards opened the season with a 49-30 loss to Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rival Salisbury School at home last Wednesday. Worcester was outscored in each quarter and also managed just single-digit point totals in… Read more »
OC’s Quarterly Audit Reviewed
OCEAN CITY – A review of the town’s internal auditor’s quarterly and annual reports revealed everything appears to be in order, but the work will continue.Last year, the Mayor and Council at budget time agreed to create an internal auditor position to keep a close eye on the financial dealings of each town department on… Read more »
Seahawks Start New Era with Easy Win
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team cruised past Wicomico, 78-6, on Monday for the program’s first official win under new head coach Josh August.August has taken over the reins for the highly successful Seahawk wrestling program after long-time Coach Todd Martinek retired at the end of last year after a remarkable run at Decatur. The… Read more »