BERLIN – Elected officials acknowledged the town’s parking issues this week and are expected to meet in closed session regarding a potential solution in early 2024.On Monday, members of the town council agreed that parking problems continued in Berlin and said they wanted to find a solution.Councilman Jay Knerr said a possible solution had been… Read more »
BERLIN – Municipal officials are expected to discuss a capital funding request with Berlin Fire Company representatives next week after delaying a decision Monday.Elected officials had mixed feelings this week regarding a capital funding request from the fire company presented by Mayor Zack Tyndall. The issue, which relates to capital funding from the town’s American… Read more »
BERLIN – Traffic concerns prompted officials to delay approval of plans for a Wawa at the intersection of Route 50 and North Main Street in Berlin.The Berlin Planning Commission this week voted unanimously to table consideration of a site plan revision for a Wawa on Route 818 at its intersection with eastbound Route 50. Officials… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The town will pursue a partnership with a local company to co-produce a monster truck event scheduled for next fall.On Tuesday, Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller presented the Mayor and Council with a request to partner with The Metal Shop, a Delmar-based business, to co-produce the first annual Monsters of… Read more »
BERLIN – The town is moving forward with plans to add speed cameras to Flower Street and Seahawk Road.Elected officials told Police Chief Arnold Downing this week they supported adding speed cameras to locations on Flower Street and Seahawk Road. The locations were recommended after speed studies throughout town.“We’ll definitely keep you up to date,”… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The founder of a popular Ocean City restaurant is hoping to bring French fine dining and Lebanese cuisine to the area as he takes over two more local establishments.Peter Elias, founder of Spain Wine Bar, will also be taking over the former Whiskers space in Ocean Pines, which he plans to make… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Worcester County will boost its reserves following an increase in fund balance.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to move forward with adjusting the county’s reserve fund from 12% of budgeted general fund expenditures to 15%. The jump was made possible with a $9.6 million increase in fund balance in FY… Read more »
BERLIN – Preparations are well underway for Atlantic General Hospital’s 30th Annual Penguin Swim set for Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.The plunge will once take place in front of the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel at 91st Street in Ocean City.All participants are required to register either online or in person and check in on New Year’s… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A subcommittee will soon begin vetting applicants for the position of town manager.During a report at last Friday’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger presented an update on the search for a new town manager. She said the town has received 40 applications to fill the roll currently held by… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a five-year capital improvement plan after removing funding for a school system administration building this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the fiscal year 2025 through 2029 capital improvement plan (CIP) on Tuesday. A $37 million new central office for Worcester County Public Schools was removed from… Read more »