OCEAN CITY – A request to move forward with code amendments that would allow habitable attic space turned into a deeper discussion this week about parking and rentals.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council had before them a favorable recommendation from the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission to approve code amendments that would allow habitable… Read more »
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Berlin Merchants Welcome Holidays With ‘Shop Small’ Message
BERLIN– Local merchants are hoping area residents will remember to shop small this holiday season.Berlin, home to dozens of small businesses in its historic downtown commercial district, was a hive of activity Black Friday and Small Business Saturday as merchants pulled out all the stops to draw in customers. In the wake of slow fall… Read more »
OC Council Transfers $6.9M From Growing Unassigned Fund Balance
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials voted this week to transfer $6.9 million from its unassigned fund balance.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to transfer $6,943,000 from its unassigned fund balance to three reserve funds, a risk retention fund and a vehicle trust fund. City Manager Terry McGean said the transfers would put… Read more »
Berlin Approves Phase Two Of Strategic Planning Process; Input Meetings Planned For January
BERLIN– The town’s strategic planning process will continue but not until January, officials decided this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 3-2 to continue working with Salisbury University’s Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) for phase two of the town’s strategic plan. Concerns about limited participation from residents so far, however, prompted officials… Read more »
Fenwick Eyes Grant Funding For Engineering Study
FENWICK ISLAND – A request to seek funding for a engineering study will advance to the Fenwick Island Town Council.At a recent meeting of the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee, members voted unanimously to forward a request to seek grant funding to the town council with a favorable recommendation. Councilman Richard Benn, committee chair, said grant… Read more »
Worcester Tech Students Finding Success
NEWARK – Local students are finding success after high school with the trade skills they’re honing in the classrooms at Worcester Tech.Less than two years after graduating, 10 former Worcester Technical High School students completed welding and heavy vehicle technology programs at Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). Worcester Tech instructors traveled to Virginia Beach to celebrate… Read more »
Resort Planners, Staff Talk Off-Street Parking Recommendations
OCEAN CITY – A member of a resort commission last week shared his growing frustration with the Mayor and Council regarding off-street parking recommendations, but officials say a joint meeting could address those issues.In early November, the Mayor and Council voted to send the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommended code amendment regarding off-street… Read more »
Worcester Recreation, Parks Dept. To Support County Fair
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Fair is expected to benefit from increased county support moving forward.The Worcester County Commissioners last week agreed they wanted to see Worcester County Recreation and Parks take a larger role in the production of the county fair.“I do feel we could grow this event provided we have the right… Read more »
Ocean Pines Chamber To Change Name
OCEAN PINES– The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce will be changing its name to the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce.Kerrie Bunting, president and CEO of the Ocean Pines Chamber, confirmed this week that the chamber was changing its name. She said the new moniker would better reflect what the organization did and would help strengthen… Read more »
Public Defender Files Brief In Mailloux Appeal; Attorney Asks Court To Uphold Dismissal
BERLIN – The Office of the Public Defender is requesting the state’s appeals court uphold the lower court’s decision to dismiss charges against Tyler Mailloux.Last Friday, the Office of the Public Defender filed its brief with the Appellate Court of Maryland on behalf of Mailloux, a local man who was charged earlier this year in… Read more »