FENWICK ISLAND – Discussions on parking ratios and commercial development highlighted a public hearing this week on proposed off-street parking amendments.On Monday, Fenwick Island residents and business owners gathered at town hall to share their concerns pertaining to a proposed ordinance amendment that would, among other things, change parking ratios in the commercial district.Citing concerns… Read more »
BERLIN– A discussion regarding accessory dwelling units dominated a meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission last week.The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday hosted a lengthy discussion about accessory dwelling units—things like garage apartments—and whether they should be permitted in town. In the end they asked staff to review the regulations in place in towns similar… Read more »
BERLIN – Improvements are coming to storefronts on Pitts Street and William Street following approval by historic district officials.The Berlin Historic District Commission approved changes to 17 William St. and a block of storefronts on Pitts Street—both properties owned by Jack Burbage—at a meeting last Wednesday. Commission members said they were pleased to see improvements… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE—A major roadway in Assateague Island National Seashore will be closed indefinitely starting this weekend for a significant construction project, Parks officials announced this week.Starting Sunday at 5 p.m., Old Ferry Landing Road will be closed for a construction project. The closure will be in effect from the intersection of Bayberry Drive and Old Ferry… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Municipal employees can expect to see a little more in their paychecks after resort officials this week approved an across-the-board pay hike spread over all positions and all grades.Last year, the Ocean City Mayor and Council contracted with consultant Evergreen Solutions to conduct a pay study for town employees amid struggles with… Read more »
OCEAN CITY—With the highly-anticipated Oceans Calling three-day music festival later this month rapidly approaching, resort officials this week worked on the plan for public transportation alternatives when the throngs of people leave the venues each night.The inaugural Oceans Calling three-day music festival featuring several nationally known and popular acts is set for September 30-October 2… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Worcester County Circuit Court jury wasted little time deliberating on Wednesday, returning guilty verdicts on all charges against a notorious resort area arsonist in last summer’s West Ocean City blaze.Around 1:50 a.m. on June 22, 2021, the fire was reported on Harbor Road in West Ocean City adjacent to the commercial… Read more »
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commissioners are expected to consider a contract extension related to the purchase of land for a sports complex next week.On Tuesday, the commissioners are expected to discuss extending the contract related to the purchase of 95 acres next to Stephen Decatur High School for a sports complex. The proposed settlement… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With no fireworks shows on the Fourth of July this past summer for the third year in a row, resort officials this week grappled with changing the criteria for producing the displays.This summer, the Fourth of July fireworks shows were moved within days of the holiday to July 5 because the contracted… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It remains to be seen if the annual September pop-up motorized event materializes next weekend, but resort officials are prepared nonetheless.For several years, a motorized special event formerly known as H2Oi popped up each late September in the resort, often with disturbing results. While the formal H2Oi even has long since moved… Read more »