BERLIN – A few months after beginning the process, Berlin officials voted unanimously to adopt the town’s first strategic plan.On Monday, town leaders approved the 2016-2018 Berlin Strategic Plan. The document, developed with the help of a consultant after several public input meetings, identifies the town’s top five priorities for the next three years.“Having never… Read more »
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Salisbury Adult Business Law Amended
SALISBURY – Without opposition, the Salisbury City Council finalized stringent regulations this week on adult entertainment businesses.On Monday evening, the City Council considered an ordinance in its second and final reading to amend sections of the Salisbury Municipal Code relating to adult entertainment business.The ordinance before the City Council for approval states, “The City previously… Read more »
Shore Poultry Industry Recognizes Trade Leaders
BERLIN — State Senator Jim Mathias and West Ocean City resident Jeff Smith were among the several individuals recognized for their contributions last week by the Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI) during the trade association’s annual Booster Banquet.Three individuals, including Mathias and Smith, were honored with individual awards and a dozen other chicken growers across… Read more »
Salisbury-Based Protest Carried Out In Peace
SALISBURY — Despite a few jittery moments when Salisbury officials on Wednesday afternoon were not certain what a planned protest later that evening would bring, the so-called “Die In” in the downtown area on Wednesday night was peaceful and calm and could lead to some inroads to some of the same problems plaguing Baltimore this… Read more »
National Park Visitors Spent $90M Locally, Report Finds; Impact Increased 7% From 2013
BERLIN – Visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore accounted for more than $90 million in local spending during 2014.According to a report released last week by the National Park Service (NPS), money spent on groceries, hotels and the like in 2014 amounted to $90 million in visitor spending associated with Assateague Island National Seashore. That… Read more »
North OC Pedestrian Signal Work Underway
OCEAN CITY – A pedestrian crossing signal in front of the Clarion Hotel began installation this week.Last week State Highway Administration (SHA) District Engineer Donnie Drewer and Assistant District Engineer Dallas Baker came before the Mayor and City Council to present their bi-annual update.During that presentation, Drewer explained a pedestrian crossing signal planned to be… Read more »
Yoga In Park Needs Sponsor Before Approval
BERLIN – Town officials asked a local yoga instructor to partner with a non-profit before they considered her request to begin using Stephen Decatur Park.Yoga instructor Emily Keen approached the Berlin Town Council this week seeking permission to host a yoga session once a week in Stephen Decatur Park. Because the town typically only allows… Read more »
Ocean City Leaning Away From Double-Decker Buses; Officials Favor Articulating Buses
OCEAN CITY – After hearing a list of issues that would come along with adding double decker buses to Ocean City’s fleet, the Transportation Commission voted this week to recommend the purchase of 60-foot articulating buses instead.A few months ago, the Transportation Commission began discussions regarding new bus purchases to meet the goal of increasing… Read more »
City Council Amends Taxi Ordinance To Cover Uber
OCEAN CITY – The town is looking to recently passed state regulations to ease concerns when it comes to Uber and similar companies in Ocean City.For several months, amendments to the town’s ordinance regarding taxicab regulations have been before the Police Commission prior to being forwarded to the Mayor and City Council for final approval…. Read more »
Route 50 Bridge Repair Project Completed
OCEAN CITY — State Highway Administration (SHA) crews this week put the finishing touches on a major repair project on the Route 50 bridge in an effort to avoid a repeat of last summer’s major breakdown.“The crews are finalizing the repairs stemming from the project last month to ensure the smooth operation of the draw… Read more »