BERLIN– The design of a new Buckingham Elementary School is moving ahead following input from stakeholders.During the past several months, a committee of educators, parents and community members worked with architects from Becker Morgan Group to develop plans for a new school to replace the aging and outgrown Berlin facility. Architects have now put together… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to the Fenwick Island Town Council with a favorable recommendation.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to forward an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities to the town council with a favorable recommendation.Mayor… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A discussion on investments and employer contributions highlighted a presentation on pension plans this week.On Tuesday, Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting CEO Ed Koebel presented the Mayor and Council with his yearly report on the Town of Ocean City’s general employees and public safety employees pension plans. While he maintained both pension plans were… Read more »
BERLIN – In a split vote, municipal officials approved a job description for a new special projects coordinator at town hall.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to approve a new position in town hall. Those who voted against the job description wanted it to do more to support the town’s planning department, as… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance authorizing the sale of $28 million in general obligation bonds will advance to a first reading following council approval this week.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council agreed to move forward with a list of fiscal year 2024 projects that will be funded through a bond sale tentatively set for Dec…. Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council agreed this week to apply for federal funding that could be used for design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 113.On Monday, elected officials authorized an application for funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods for Community Planning Project. The funding could help the town… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a conditional use application that will allow the connections of Nick’s Mini Golf to construct an 18-hole course and playground structure on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted 6-0, with Councilman Peter Buas abstaining, to approve a conditional use in the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The next phase of construction will soon begin at the Ocean City Downtown Recreation Complex.On Tuesday, the Town of Ocean City announced the next phase of demolition and construction would begin in the east block of the Downtown Recreation Complex on or around Oct. 1. To that end, starting Oct. 1, all… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill is seeking proposals for the purchase of its riverboat.Interested parties have until Oct. 3 to submit proposals for the purchase of the Black-Eyed Susan, the stern-wheeler paddleboat the town bought in 2020.Though officials initially talked about selling the boat in early 2023, they realized recently they had… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Community donations and a $20,000 commitment from the Town of Fenwick Island will allow the first phase of a median improvement project to move forward.Last Friday, Fenwick Island property owner Lisa Luby Ryan came before the Fenwick Island Town Council seeking money and support for a median improvement project along Coastal Highway…. Read more »