OCEAN CITY — A review this month of a recent survey of visitor trends in Ocean City revealed many tried and true adages and resort tourism officials are now wrestling with how best to use the information.During the Nov. 13 Tourism Commission meeting, Tourism Director Donna Abbott outlined some of the findings of a recent… Read more »
BERLIN – Short-term rentals could soon be restricted in Berlin.Members of the town’s planning commission discussed their desire to see short-term rentals prohibited in Berlin at a meeting last week. In an interview this week, Mayor Gee Williams said he too felt as if it was time for the town to implement some regulation to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Potential changes to the original approval of two offshore wind energy projects off the coast of Ocean City are now under further scrutiny after state officials re-opened the public comment period earlier this month.In 2017, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved two offshore wind energy projects off the coast of Ocean… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials reviewed concept plans for a renovation and addition at Maple Avenue’s Wolfe Terrace apartments this week.On Wednesday, the Berlin Planning Commission was presented with concept plans for renovation of the existing Wolfe Terrace apartments as well as the addition of 34 new units at the complex, which will be renamed Willows… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Continuing a theme of strong debate and harsh words earlier in Tuesday’s work session, the city denied a request for an extension allowing a nearly 100-foot temporary wireless communication tower at a lot on Worcester Street.As the demand for more and more wireless connectivity increases in the resort, particularly during the summer… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Extending the dune-style fence down the center median of Coastal Highway is not in the state’s immediate plans, despite the apparent success of the original section, resort officials learned this week.State Highway Administration (SHA) officials this week briefed the Mayor and Council on a variety of projects, and the discussion came around… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Mayor and Council approved one small-scale cell tower but not three others amid an often-tense debate that included verbal sparring between two councilmen.Last winter, representatives of the private-sector Crown Castle announced a proposal to install nine new small cell towers in certain north-end residential neighborhoods in the interest of… Read more »
BERLIN – Abuse of the town’s bulk trash pickup service has prompted officials to reevaluate Berlin’s existing policy.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council reviewed proposed changes to the town’s solid waste and special collection policies. While the changes to the solid waste section were insignificant, the proposed alterations to the town’s special waste collection policy… Read more »
BERLIN – When Berlin officials approved plans for the addition of apartments to the Purnell Crossing development, residents were quick to question the impact they would have on local schools. They worried enrollment, which seems to always be on the rise, would increase dramatically between the apartments under construction on Seahawk Road and those planned… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials delayed a discussion of new rental licensing fees this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to postpone a presentation regarding proposed rental licensing regulations until Commissioner Bud Church, who was absent, could be in attendance.“His district will be impacted by this heavily,” Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said. “I think… Read more »