OCEAN CITY — As part of the ongoing effort to rein in some of the behavior associated with the vehicle-related special events, the Ocean City Mayor and Council on Monday passed an ordinance requiring registered participants to purchase a permit for parking oversized trailers on certain city streets.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council were… Read more »
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Darkness Walk Aimed At Shining Light On Mental Health
BERLIN – Six deaths in Worcester County were attributed to suicide in 2014.More than 16 percent of surveyed local teens said they’d considered killing themselves in 2013.That, health officials say, is why events like this weekend’s Out of Darkness walk are so important.“We really want to promote the conversation around mental health,” said the health… Read more »
Mitrecic Updates OC Council On County Matters
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic this week briefed the Ocean City Mayor and Council on a wide variety of county issues pertinent to the resort including the ongoing dispute over the 911 operating system, a new state recycling law for special events and the future of the county-run Department of Liquor Control.Mitrecic,… Read more »
Green Changes Put Coastal Bays Under ‘Bigger Spotlight’
OCEAN CITY – Despite a number of significant changes and perceived shakeups in the environmental community in recent months, there is a growing confidence that advocacy for natural resources and local watersheds is on the rise.Dave Wilson left his post at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program in recent months after 18 years with the non-profit… Read more »
Assateague Plans 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
BERLIN — This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Assateague Island National Seashore and everyone is invited to a celebration party this weekend.Visitors can enjoy an “Entrance Fee Free 3-day Weekend” in the Maryland District on Sept. 19, 20 and 21. Join in for a fun-filled weekend of programs and activities for kids and families… Read more »
Special Events Contract Favored; More Northside Park-Based Events Discussed
OCEAN CITY — After reviewing the successes of the various value-added special events throughout the year in the resort, Ocean City officials this week voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council for extending the Tourism Advisory Board’s $350,000 contract through 2017.The Tourism Commission met on Monday to discuss the wide variety… Read more »
Worcester Taps Wicomico Attorney To Fill Bloxom’s Post
BERLIN – A lawyer from Wicomico County has been hired to take over the position soon to be vacated by Worcester County Attorney Sonny Bloxom.On Thursday, Worcester County officials announced that Maureen Lanigan Howarth, deputy county attorney for Wicomico County, will replace Bloxom as Worcester County’s attorney.“I’m looking forward to joining the Worcester County team… Read more »
OC License Readers’ Importance In Locating Wanted Fugitives Outlined
OCEAN CITY — One week after the town secured a state grant for a license plate reader (LPR) for the north end entrance to the resort and an LPR on Route 50 helped the OCPD nab suspects in a stolen car with a stolen handgun, the resort’s Police Commission got a briefing on the fairly… Read more »
Company Begins Feasibility Study Of Tyson Property Usage In Berlin
BERLIN – Municipal officials had their chance to weigh in with ideas for the former Tyson property as the consulting firm hired by the town launched its study of the site this week.Representatives from EDSA, a Florida-based architectural services company, met with Berlin’s elected officials and department heads this week as they began a feasibility… Read more »
Resort Likely To Weigh In Against Seismic Testing
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials could soon be seeing a resolution coming before them seeking their opposition to offshore seismic testing for potential oil and natural gas development off the coast of the resort.During Tuesday’s Mayor and Council meeting, Councilmember Tony Deluca briefed his colleagues on last week’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, also known… Read more »