SNOW HILL – The multi-million-dollar price tag associated with bringing broadband to Worcester County isn’t deterring elected officials.The Worcester County Commissioners last week asked a Chestertown company to return in April with a plan to deploy fiber throughout Worcester County in three years.“If we have to bond money to get it done, we bond it,”… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With a new slogan and plans for extensive messaging, officials say the resort will be ready to launch its anti-litter campaign by May.Last Wednesday, the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, continued its discussion on a resort-wide anti-litter campaign focused on outreach, enforcement and recognition.“This meeting is like our ‘pull the… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Businesses in downtown Berlin will continue to have access to façade improvement funds thanks to a grant from the state.The town received $50,000 in façade improvement funding from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development this week. Shop owners who want to enhance their storefronts can apply for up to $10,000… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A later start time for the Boardwalk tram this summer will, in turn, add a little more time for bikes, resort officials decided this week.During Tuesday’s Transportation Committee meeting, moving back the daily start time for the Boardwalk tram was discussed. Last year, because of COVID, the tram did not operate. This… Read more »
BERLIN – Citizens can weigh in on the future of Heron Park Monday as the town considers selling a portion of the property.The town will host a special listening session via Zoom on Monday to hear suggestions and view presentations regarding the 60-acre property. The meeting comes after the town was approached about selling certain… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council has narrowed the list of projects deemed critical in the pending capital improvement plan, while agreeing to jumpstart a major renovation of the Baltimore Avenue corridor.Two weeks ago, Mayor and Council members submitted their own rankings on the vast list of projects included on the proposed… Read more »
BERLIN – Council members questioned Mayor Zack Tyndall’s recommendation not to raise taxes this week in light of a projected deficit.Tyndall on Monday proposed maintaining the town’s current tax rate of $.80 per $100 of assessed value for the coming fiscal year. Council members expressed concern regarding the rate and the associated general fund shortfall.“I… Read more »
SALISBURY – It was a lengthy discussion on short- and long-term solutions last week as state, county and municipal representatives convened a virtual town hall to address Wicomico’s septic issues.Last Thursday, the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) held a virtual town hall meeting with a panel of state, county and municipal officials to discuss the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Community members are rallying to help a local family whose home was destroyed in a fire over the weekend.Just after 7 a.m. on Saturday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Sandyhook Road.At the time, Worcester Central advised that the caller… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Although ongoing COVID concerns curtailed the traditional ceremony, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Corporal Jeff Heiser has been named the Neighborhood Watch Association Officer of the Year for 2020.Traditionally, the OCPD and the Neighborhood Watch Association coordinators hold an annual Officer of the Year ceremony to recognize department personnel and volunteer for… Read more »