BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to a zoning change that will allow for more commercial development near the intersection of routes 818 and 50.On Wednesday, the commission voted unanimously to support a request to reclassify 26 acres of industrially zoned property on the north side of Route 50 as B-2…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — One of the most significant changes from the closed session meetings addressing an unsanctioned motorized event is moving the signature Sunfest event to the first weekend in October this fall.Following a spirited Mayor and Council meeting after another troublesome unsanctioned motorized special event last September, resort officials promised everything was on the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The beach equipment rental business remains lucrative, judging by the results of a recent auction of the parcels in the downtown area.During Monday’s Ocean City Mayor and Council meeting, City Clerk Diana Chavis announced the results of December’s beach equipment rental parcels in the downtown area south of 27th Street. The town’s… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After clearing up some loose ends, resort officials this week approved a resolution setting in stone changes in the public parking rate structure in the coming season at the Inlet lot, municipal lots and on the streets.After numerous meetings, the resort’s parking task force last month forwarded recommendations for tweaking the rate… Read more »
BERLIN — When property owners across much of the Lower Shore get their property reassessment notices in the mail this week, most will find their values have increased since the last reassessment three years ago and some more so than others.The State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT) on Tuesday announced the results of the… Read more »
BERLIN – The famed fudge, saltwater taffy and caramel popcorn of Dolle’s Candyland will soon be available in downtown Berlin.One year after expanding with a West Ocean City location, Dolle’s Candyland will expand again with a shop on Main Street in Berlin. Co-owner Anna Dolle Bushnell hopes the shop, which will be just south of… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials remain committed to cleaning up Heron Park so it can be reopened to the public.While chemicals from the spill that occurred in June have been cleaned up, debris from building demolition at the site still needs to be removed. Officials are currently exploring potential ways to pay for that work.“Early in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing planned on the height of the proposed wind turbines off the resort coast, Ocean City last week filed a petition seeking to guarantee a seat at the table.Last month, the PSC released an order opining the proposed dramatic changes in the wind turbine heights… Read more »
BERLIN – Finances, growth and short-term rentals are among the topics to be tackled by Berlin’s elected officials in the coming year.As 2020 approaches, Mayor Gee Williams shared what he expects to be the key issues facing the town in the next 12 months. While Berlin’s financial situation remains a primary concern, Williams says there… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY – Unsanctioned special events, farming regulations and education funding were among the many concerns highlighted at a community stakeholder meeting with incoming Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson last week.Last Friday, Senator Mary Beth Carozza hosted a meeting with Ferguson and representatives from key industries in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.“The purpose of… Read more »