OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council wrapped up the proposed Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Operating Budget yesterday, deciding how to allocate a portion of fund balance.A few weeks ago, City Manager David Recor presented a balanced FY16 Operating Budget based on a tax rate set at constant yield of 47.8 cents for $100… Read more »
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Commissioners Question Colleagues’ Budget Meetings
SNOW HILL – The public budget meetings scheduled throughout the north end of the county will take place in spite of concerns raised by some of the Worcester County Commissioners.On Tuesday, several commissioners questioned the need for multiple budget meetings, some involving county staff, in the northern end of the county. The commissioners who scheduled… Read more »
Salisbury Looks To Tighten Adult Store Regulations
SALISBURY – Without hesitation, the Salisbury City Council pushed through this week much more stringent regulations on adult entertainment businesses toward final approval.On Monday evening, the City Council held a public hearing reviewing an ordinance in first reading to amend sections of the Salisbury Municipal Code relating to adult entertainment business.The ordinance states, “The City… Read more »
TAB To Help Fund New Volleyball Tourney
OCEAN CITY — The City Council approved a request this week from the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) to help fund a new amateur volleyball event in the resort.At this week’s council meeting, TAB Chair Greg Shockley requested the council approve the allocation of $12,500 from TAB’s funding to the Delaware Volleyball Academy for a new… Read more »
Committee Seeks Extending Pets On Boardwalk Period By A Month; Police Commission Not Willing To OK This Year
OCEAN CITY – A request to extend allowing dogs on the Boardwalk a month this year was denied by the Police Commission this week due to many concerns having to be addressed in too short of time.The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) and its Boardwalk Committee recommended that the Town of Ocean City consider extending… Read more »
CRICKET Center Provides Critical Service In Worcester As It’s ‘Only Child Advocacy Center In The County’
OCEAN CITY – April is Child Abuse Awareness Month as the CRICKET Center is gearing up for its second annual Walk to Help the Fight Against Child Abuse.The Children’s Resource Intervention Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET) Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization modeled after the National Child Advocacy Center and is one out of two… Read more »
Resort Maintains Summer Bus Improvements A Reality
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City is reporting an enhanced bus service will hit Coastal Highway this summer.In the beginning of the year, the Transportation Commission focused on increasing the number of bus drivers by this summer season as the town has struggled with filling driver seats in the past several years.The commission… Read more »
Berlin Man Faces Weapons Charges After Pulling Out Gun
BERLIN — A Berlin man is being held this week on multiple charges after allegedly running in and out of businesses in the downtown area displaying a handgun and disturbing patrons of various establishments.Around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Berlin Police responded to the area of Pitts Street for a report of an individual walking around… Read more »
OC Mulls Antenna System To Ease ‘Wireless Congestion’
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City is considering whether to enter into a franchise agreement allowing for the addition of a city-wide antenna system that ultimately should improve cellular bandwidth and signal strength during peak times.On Monday evening, the Mayor and City Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Crown… Read more »
Proposed OC Budget Includes Small Tax Hike
OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor presented a balanced budget plan with a slight tax increase this week as the Mayor and City Council head into budget meetings for the next week with staff.On Tuesday afternoon, a special meeting was held for Recor to formally introduce the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Proposed Operating Budget.“I… Read more »