OCEAN CITY — Due to a nationwide shortage of treated lumber because of COVID-19, the first phase of the major re-decking project on the Boardwalk planned to begin this offseason has been pushed back a year.Roughly every eight to 10 years, Ocean City’s wooden Boardwalk is completely replaced. The first phase was to begin this… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Sunfest as residents and visitors have grown to know and love over the years remains a long-shot for this year, but a modified SunLITE event with vendors spread out in venues all over the south end of the town could be a viable replacement this fall.On Tuesday, Mayor and Council members resumed… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The purchase of a side-by-side patrol vehicle is expected to improve police presence on the Boardwalk.On Monday, members of the Ocean City Police Commission voted unanimously to send a request for the purchase of the small vehicle to the full council for consideration.Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the commission this… Read more »
BERLIN – Additional street repairs will soon be underway in Berlin following approval from town officials this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to move forward with more street resurfacing as well as corrections to the sidewalks in Walnut Hill, which have become a hazard.“It’s a huge safety issue out there,” Town Administrator… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – While the total number of service calls decreased in the month of July, a report on police activity highlighted an increase in calls related to disorderly conduct, domestic incidents, and theft, among other things.On Monday, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on police… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Voters returned two incumbents to the Ocean Pines Association’s board of directors.A ballot count on Friday revealed that incumbents Colette Horn and Doug Parks received the most votes in this summer’s election. Parks collected 2,206 votes, Horn 1,801 and challenger Stuart Lakernick 1,149.“We express our appreciation to all of the candidates who… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a decision on possibly eliminating one of the Maryland State Police (MSP) Aviation medevac units on the Eastern Shore still looming, the local area’s state senator last week fired off a letter requesting a reverse in the proposed budget cut.During its July meeting, the state’s Board of Public Works (BPW) considered… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Stopping short of throwing in the towel, resort tourism officials this week recommended not going after a fall marketing campaign and regrouping and utilizing the advertising budget for an aggressive campaign next year.Throughout the COVID-19 situation, Ocean City’s marketing and advertising strategy has shifted almost as often as the state and federal… Read more »
BERLIN – In September, The Dispatch will host two planned virtual town halls with candidates for the open Berlin Mayor and Council seats.On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m., candidates for the town’s mayoral seat will be featured in an extensive question-and-answer session with Editor Steve Green and Staff Writer Charlene Sharpe. Each candidate will… Read more »
NEWARK – Parents and teachers this week are adjusting to the news that the school year will begin virtually for the Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) community.Last Thursday, Superintendent Lou Taylor announced that the school year would begin with distance learning, Stage One of the “Responsible Return” model, for all students. Officials plan to reevaluate… Read more »