BERLIN– There are no immediate plans to fill the vacancy created by the abrupt departure of Berlin’s town administrator last week.Following the retirement of Jeff Fleetwood, the town’s administrator for the last three years, Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week there were no immediate plans to bring anyone new into town hall. Instead, Deputy Town… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A complaint against Fenwick Island was dismissed last week after the Delaware Attorney General’s Office reported it found no evidence to support allegations the town had violated the state’s Freedom of Information Act.In a Fenwick Island Town Council meeting last Friday, town solicitor Luke Mette announced the results of a FOIA petition… Read more »
BERLIN– Berlin leaders agreed to formally request a meeting with Worcester County officials following last week’s vote to move forward with a sports complex.Members of the town council on Monday expressed their disappointment with the Worcester County Commissioners for not including the municipality in discussions regarding a sports complex proposed for property next to Stephen… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials celebrated the resort’s newest piece of public art at a dedication last week.On April 22, municipal officials joined representatives of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) to dedicate “Approaching Geese,” a statue recently installed along the bay outside the Ocean City Convention Center. The six-foot-tall bronze statue was created by William… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local organization is celebrating 50 years of service within the community.This year, the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club celebrates its 50th anniversary. With five decades spent serving the community’s youth, 50th Anniversary Committee Chair Charles Smith says club members are eager to see where the next half century takes them.“Our goal is… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man was arrested last weekend after trying to steal a dog and then smashing liquor and wine bottles.Around 5:30 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of 29th Street in reference to an attempted theft of a dog. While on their way, OCPD officers… Read more »
SNOW HILL– County officials this week agreed to send a letter of support for replacement of the Bay Bridge.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to grant a request from Queen Anne’s County to issue a letter of support for replacement of the Bay Bridge in its current location.“We need the entire shore and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A microbrewery is now being planned as part of the redevelopment of the Embers property in Ocean City.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC), which oversees the sale of alcoholic beverages in Worcester County, approved changes to the plans for the site occupied by The Embers Restaurant for decades. The new… Read more »
BERLIN – Despite a contract into 2023, Berlin Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood will step down this week.Fleetwood, who has served as town administrator since 2019, informed officials Monday he wanted to retire. Though he offered to stay into June, Mayor Zack Tyndall advised him Friday would be his last day.“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities the… Read more »
BERLIN – After hours of public input, county officials voted 4-3 to move forward with purchasing land west of Stephen Decatur High School for a sports complex.The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to proceed with buying 95 acres for a sports complex and to bond $11.2 million for the project. The decision came after… Read more »