OCEAN CITY – The salaries of Ocean City’s Mayor and Council positions could see a significant increase based on recommendations presented during a budget introduction session this week.City Manager Terry McGean this week presented his research into elected officials’ salaries in municipalities across the state and recommended significant increases for Ocean City’s Mayor and Council… Read more »
BERLIN – A groundbreaking ceremony for Burbage Park’s ping pong tables is set for April 2.The public is invited to Burbage Park on William Street Saturday, April 2, at 9 a.m. for a groundbreaking ceremony for what will be known as “The Tables at Burbage Park.” The project, spearheaded by nonprofit We Heart Berlin, will… Read more »
SNOW HILL– More than 3,000 acres in Worcester County will be treated for spongy moths following recent pest surveys.The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) advised Worcester County this week that the agency would be treating 3,082 acres to suppress the population of spongy moths—the insects formerly known as gypsy moths.“The spongy moth devastates hardwoods,” said… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Boardwalk tram start time and the potential return of the unlimited ride pass were topics of discussion this week for resort transportation officials.The Transportation Committee met on Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues with the summer season approaching. Among the topics were issues related to the Boardwalk tram, from the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With newfound cooperation, or at least conversation, with online rental hosting platforms, resort officials this week approved on second reading an ordinance requiring all rental properties acquire the appropriate rental license and remit room tax.For the last couple of years, Ocean City has been working on code changes that will help ensure… Read more »
BERLIN– A feasibility study completed this week validates a local nonprofit’s plans to bring a skatepark to Berlin.According to a new feasibility analysis, a 10,000-square-foot skatepark, which could be built in phases for roughly $700,000, could serve Berlin’s core skateboarding community. Members of We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit that’s been advocating and fundraising to bring… Read more »
BERLIN– More than $30,000 worth of medical supplies is bound for Ukraine thanks to the efforts of the Berlin community.What started as a one-day fundraiser turned into a major donation this week as Ryan Nellans, better known as Berlin baker Sconer, partnered with Atlantic General Hospital to provide medical supplies to the Hospitallers, a volunteer… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – After a pair of marathon hearings, the proposed Margaritaville project moved two big steps closer to becoming a reality this week.The Mayor and Council on Monday had before them two separate issues related to the Margaritaville Hotel and Conference Center, which would encompass an entire city block downtown on the oceanside facing… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved an ordinance that will allow crematoriums as possible uses on industrially zoned property.Despite opposition from a nearby property owner, the Berlin Town Council last week voted 4-0 to approve an amendment that permits crematoriums as a conditional use in the industrial zoning district. The change was proposed by Kirk Burbage… Read more »
NEWARK – Concerns about book banning dominated a school board meeting this week.Dozens of citizens attended Tuesday’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting to share various concerns, the majority of which related to a library book under review. Though two community members asked the school system to review inclusion of the book “All Boys Aren’t… Read more »