OCEAN CITY – After some intense debate, resort officials this week agreed to move forward with a mixed-use downtown facility including a police bicycle storage space and seasonal workforce housing for town employees.In April, the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) pitched the concept for a mixed-used facility at Somerset Street for the Ocean City Police… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials in Berlin are expected to consider a delay in the implementation of new short-term rental regulations in the coming weeks. The Berlin Town Council is expected to discuss delaying implementation of the short-term rental ordinance that was supposed to go into effect July 1. Property owners currently operating short-term rentals already have… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With a challenging portion of the summer season approaching, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office is preparing to move into satellite offices in Ocean City.In April, the Mayor and Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) for satellite office space in the District Court… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin’s former town administrator has accepted a similar role in Delmar. Jeff Fleetwood, who retired from his position as Berlin’s town administrator in April, last week accepted an offer to serve as town manager of Delmar.“I thoroughly enjoyed my 12 years with the Town of Berlin,” Fleetwood said, “and I guess the itch… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The restoration of the Native-American sculpture, which has stood sentinel at the Inlet for over four decades, got underway in earnest this week by the original artist who created it.Artist Peter Toth presented the Native-American sculpture perched near the entrance to the Inlet lot at the foot of the Boardwalk to the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – While most are feeling the pain at the pump, perhaps no industry is taking a harder hit then the local fishing industry.With the offshore recreational and charter fishing season essentially just getting underway, rising fuel costs, especially diesel, which is now pushing nearly $7 per gallon, is threatening to somewhat curtail what… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort police this week are still investigating a reported shooting in the downtown area early last Sunday.Around 1:10 a.m. last Sunday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the Talbot Street area for a reported shooting, Upon arrival, OCPD officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound believed at… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With the arrival of the summer season and the anticipated spike in crime, Ocean City police officers will be equipped with a new tool in their toolbox in the form of body-worn cameras to record incidents and interactions.In February, the Mayor and Council approved a contract with private vendor Axon to provide… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials are entering into extended negotiations regarding Heron Park with Gillis Gilkerson.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-0 on Monday to enter into an extended negotiation period with Gillis Gilkerson as it relates to the sale of parcels at Heron Park.“It’s not selling them but it allows us to be able to meet with… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Delivering on a promise to bring a major lineup of known entertainment to Ocean City, event promoter C3 Presents on Monday announced the star-studded bands for the inaugural Oceans Calling Festival.Last August, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo and C3 Presents promoter Tim Sweetwood pitched the idea of a significant three-day… Read more »