OCEAN CITY — The town of Ocean City is still waiting on the results of the latest batch of water samples taken last week after a fire hydrant in the north end of town tested positive for the presence of legionella, but officials do not believe there is concern at this point with the water… Read more »
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OC Council Approves Modified Capital Project Plan
OCEAN CITY – The Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved this week, advancing the priority of a few projects as well as funding a few more.On Monday evening, City Engineer Terry McGean presented the CIP that had been updated since the draft was presented in August to reflect council comments and incorporate… Read more »
Commissioner-To-Be Submits OC Council Resignation
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Joe Mitrecic submitted his resignation notice this week from the City Council, while the number of candidates seeking elected office nearly doubled.At the conclusion of Tuesday afternoon’s Mayor and City Council work session, Mitrecic submitted his letter of resignation to Council President Lloyd Martin who read it into the record.“With this… Read more »
Former Phillips Employees Reunite In Area For Golf Tourney
OCEAN CITY — Life lessons such as work ethic, character and family forged for a core of employees of Phillips Crab House way back in the early 1980s have not been lost on the group and getting together each year to reflect has been a tradition.About two dozen former Phillips employees, all of whom worked… Read more »
Hartman Eyes Jump From Appointed Roles To Elected Official
OCEAN CITY – Wayne Hartman filed to run for City Council on Monday morning, announcing his campaign platform that supports many of the city’s ongoing initiatives.Currently three generations of the Hartman family reside in Ocean City. Hartman bought his first property in town at the age of 19 and now owns 11 properties totaling 45… Read more »
Berlin Cancels Election After Write-In Candidate Deadline Passes
BERLIN — With all candidates running for the Berlin Town Council unopposed following Tuesday’s write-in candidate deadline, the town has cancelled the election and has scheduled a swearing-in ceremony.Having all three eligible seats only have a single candidate could be interpreted as apathy from residents to get involved with government but the town’s stance is… Read more »
Berlin’s Initial Stormwater Efforts Aimed At Hudson Branch
BERLIN — The timeline for Berlin’s planned stormwater improvement projects remains on track with major construction expected within a two-year window afforded by recent grants.As projects enter construction, the Town Council reported Monday that every effort will be made to limit disruption and avoid harm in neighborhoods.Since launching a dedicated stormwater utility, Berlin has received… Read more »
Salisbury Eyes Alternative Energy Partnerships
SALISBURY — Clean and renewable energy got the spotlight this week as the Salisbury City Council heard pitches from both wind and solar providers for future partnerships.The council plans to work with city administration to develop some defined goals and needs that can be translated into a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will be made… Read more »
Adding Table Games At Casino Expected To Bring 25 New Jobs
SNOW HILL — In its first meeting since January, the Worcester County Local Development Council (LDC) gathered Monday to discuss the Casino at Ocean Downs’ slot revenue and expansion plans. No official timeline has been set for the casino’s construction of additional room for table games, though the facility is making progress with upgrading water… Read more »
Worcester Officials Outline Priority Road Projects
SNOW HILL — A meeting with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Monday gave the Worcester County Commission a chance to learn about the state’s six-year project budget while also allowing individual commissioners to bring up their own pet transportation concerns.Some of the future projects the commission focused on include the dualization of both Route… Read more »