OCEAN PINES – County officials say they are seeking the association’s support to use effluent water to irrigate the Ocean Pines Golf Course.Last Thursday, association staff and county officials held a town hall meeting to discuss the possibility of using effluent water on the community’s golf course.“We are not under orders to do this project,”… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County staff reviewed plans last week for a Hardee’s restaurant proposed near Samuel Bowen Boulevard.The Worcester County Technical Review Committee last Wednesday considered plans for a Hardees in the area in front of Home Depot in Berlin. Developers are reviewing project feasibility at this point.“We haven’t committed to a purchase contract yet,”… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials next week will consider a budget amendment allowing for the purchase of property on Flower Street.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council will be presented with a motion for a $45,000 budget transfer. The funds, to come from the town’s community center reserve, would allow for the purchase of a lot on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Satisfied with accommodations made by the developer, resort officials this week signed off on a proposed land swap to pave the way for the redevelopment of a decades-old midtown restaurant and nightclub.Last December, the Planning Commission reviewed a proposed site plan for the redevelopment of the old BJ’s on the Water property… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County officials last month fired off a letter to the state Attorney General’s Office seeking an opinion on the mandates for fire sprinkler systems in new manufactured homes.For the last few years, fire sprinkler systems have been required in new stick-built or modular homes in Worcester, but it has remained uncertain… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite some misgivings about the price tags on some of the capital projects included, resort officials this week approved on first reading a future bond sale totaling nearly $49 million.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of general obligation municipal bonds… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An expanded festival footprint and the return of several wine and craft vendors highlights this weekend’s 26th Annual Wine on the Beach.While the event was postponed last year in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Wine on the Beach 2021 is set to return to the Ocean City Inlet Sept. 10-11.For decades, the… Read more »
BERLIN — The Board of Trustees for Atlantic General Hospital/Health System have announced they will be retaining a national search firm to identify candidates for a new leader following the departure of Michael Franklin, former president and CEO.“We thank Michael for his commitment and professionalism over the past 17 years and wish him great success,”… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – Organizers are gearing up for the first local Run Wild for Autism event.On Sunday, Oct. 3, Pathfinders for Autism will host its first annual Run Wild for Autism Assateague Island.Held at Assateague Island State Park, organizers say the event will include a walk/run, followed by a resource fair that includes kid activities,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The redevelopment of a downtown park took another major step forward this week after resort officials reviewed the final design and cost estimates.During Tuesday’s work session, the Ocean City Mayor and Council got a look at the final tweaks for the redevelopment of the downtown recreation complex along the bayside between 3rd… Read more »