OCEAN CITY — Some local businesses in the race to get open with limited outdoor seating on their private property got a boost from the Mayor and Council late Thursday in the form of conditional approval as long as their applications have been submitted and they are in the pipeline, while others seeking to use… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved a $5.9 million general fund budget for the coming fiscal year.The Berlin Town Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve the fiscal year 2021 budget. Budget approval comes two weeks after the council agreed to maintain the current tax rate of $.80 per $100 of assessed value.“There are no changes… Read more »
BERLIN – A corner of downtown Berlin will likely have a new look in the future as plans are underway for a major renovation of the building.Next week, the Berlin Historic District Commission will consider a proposed renovation of what’s commonly referred to as the Burbage building. The building includes storefronts on Pitts Street, such… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new farmers market will debut at Trimper’s Rides this week.Beginning this Friday, Trimper’s Rides will debut its weekly Trimper’s Greenmarket.From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday, the Greenmarket will provide a platform for local farmers to sell their goods to the public and the city’s restaurants.Trimper’s Rides President Antoinette Bruno… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Colorado man was arrested last weekend after allegedly breaking a window and trying to gain entry to a midtown residence before scrapping with police attempting to arrest him.Around 11:40 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence at 54th Street for a burglary that had… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved the reallocation of $60,000 in savings from the completed Boardwalk access control project to fund security improvements at City Hall.Last year, the town of Ocean City completed a two-phase project aimed at limiting vehicular access to the Boardwalk for safety reasons after a series of terrorist attacks… Read more »
SALISBURY – An effort to declare Wicomico County a Second Amendment sanctuary county moved forward last week with an open work session to discuss a proposed resolution.In a work session last week, the Wicomico County Council met with Sheriff Mike Lewis to discuss a proposed resolution declaring Wicomico a Second Amendment sanctuary county, or a… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Worcester County Tourism (WCT) Director Lisa Challenger will retire effective May 29, after 31 years of public service to the community.Challenger joined WCT as the director on Sept. 11, 1989, and she has played a pivotal role in shaping tourism in Worcester County and across the State of Maryland.“Tourism supports 14,228 jobs… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to relax special event requirements for the summer season as businesses prepare to safety accommodate patrons.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a resolution relaxing the resort’s special event requirements this summer as the state’s economic recovery efforts continue.Town Manager Terry Tieman… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to extend a sewer line down Gum Point Road this week.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to create the Gum Point Road Area Sanitary Service Area and extend sewer line down the road.“The removal of septic systems is in the best interests of the residents of the… Read more »
