OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week approved a capital improvement plan that features a phased Baltimore Avenue redevelopment project beginning in fiscal year 2025.After a contentious debate Tuesday, the council voted 5-1, with Councilman Peter Buas opposed and Councilman John Gehrig absent, to approve the fiscal year 2024 capital improvement plan (CIP). While the… Read more »
BERLIN– Officials are expected to review updated plans for a new building on Gay Street next week.On Wednesday, April 5, the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) will renew its discussion of a new building proposed for 19 Gay St. Back in February, several commission members had concerns the proposed building was too modern and didn’t… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Worcester County faces a shortfall of more than $11 million as the annual budget process begins.In a work session this week, county staff presented the Worcester County Commissioners with a proposed fiscal year 2024 budget featuring revenues of slightly more than $230 million and proposed expenditures of more than $241 million.“This leaves a… Read more »
BERLIN– Smart meters should be monitoring water usage at homes in Berlin by this fall.The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously this week to proceed with issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for smart meter installation. Meters should be in place this fall.“Bids will be due on May 4,” said Jamey Latchum, the town’s director of… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will kick off a busy season of events with the Berlin Spring Celebration on April 8.An egg hunt, breakfast with the Easter Bunny and a bonnet parade are among the attractions at this year’s Spring Celebration. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8.“We’ve taken… Read more »
BERLIN– Atlantic General Hospital is currently notifying individuals whose personal information might be impacted by the cyberattack that occurred in January.On March 24, Atlantic General Hospital began mailing letters to potentially impacted individuals. The hospital also updated its website to include notice of a data privacy event.“AGH encourages individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of… Read more »
BERLIN – A January contract discussion between Town of Berlin officials regarding the Berlin Fire Company should have been open to the public, according to the Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board.The board on Friday issued an opinion advising that a Jan. 23 Berlin Town Council meeting about the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) should not have… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Salary increases, additional public safety positions, and a tax rate above constant yield highlighted last week’s introduction of the fiscal year 2024 budget.Last Thursday, City Manager Terry McGean and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented the Mayor and Council with the fiscal year 2024 budget, launching a two-week review process. The proposed spending… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Citing written opposition from nearby property owners, Delaware’s alcoholic beverage control commissioner will hold a public hearing on a local restaurant’s request for a liquor license amendment.On April 12, the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) will hold a virtual hearing on a protested application from Matt’s Fish Camp, located… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The introduction of a new executive director and a request to extend an office lease highlighted an annual presentation of the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC).In a work session last week, OCDC Board President Kevin Gibbs and outgoing Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented the Mayor and Council with an annual review of… Read more »
