OCEAN CITY – The first year of a kayak and standup paddleboard (SUP) rental at Northside Park turned out to be successful and in turn the company is interested in expanding its operation.On Tuesday, the Recreation and Parks Commission received an update on how the first year of a kayak and SUP rental went in… Read more »
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Council Mulls Options For Pension Savings
OCEAN CITY – It is that time of year for the current fiscal year to receive its first update, as the council weighs its options in how to spend pension contribution savings.The first amendment to the current fiscal year budget (FY15) came before the Mayor and City Council during Tuesday’s work session.According to Budget Manager… Read more »
Worcester Teen Binge Drinking Rate Highest In Maryland
BERLIN – Local efforts to curb underage drinking are expected to continue as recent data shows that Worcester has the highest rate of teenage binge drinking in the state.Worcester County Health Department officials reported this week that local law enforcement agencies would be receiving $12,500 to fund alcohol compliance checks. The funding comes as a… Read more »
New Governor Supports Post-Labor Day School Start; Online Petition Garners 13,244 Signatures For Change
OCEAN CITY — One day into the 2015 General Assembly session, the drive for a mandated statewide post-Labor Day start to the public school year in Maryland took front and center with supporters, including new Governor-Elect Larry Hogan, touting the benefits of the change.In August, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot was on the Boardwalk in Ocean… Read more »
Atlantic Hotel’s 120th Anniversary Benefit Event To Honor Founders
BERLIN — The Atlantic Hotel will host a special fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 30 to benefit the continued promotion of “Cool Berlin” during 2015.This event will honor the families who were responsible for the 1980’s restoration of The Atlantic Hotel. The community is invited to join in celebrating the 120th anniversary of this iconic landmark.A… Read more »
OC Council Narrowly Votes Against Fee Increases
OCEAN CITY – For the second time in two years, the majority of the City Council vote down an increase to license fees.Finance Administrator Martha Bennett requested the Mayor and City Council consider a 2-percent increase to room, business license and noise permit fees.“This is a practice that we have had in the past decade… Read more »
Gudelsky Foundation Donates $250K To Coastal Hospice
BERLIN – The Coastal Hospice campaign to bring a facility to Berlin received a big funding boost this week with a $250,000 donation from the Homer and Martha Gudelsky Foundation.Coastal Hospice officials said the substantial gift, the Gudelsky Foundation’s second to the fundraising campaign, brought the organization a little more than halfway to its $5… Read more »
Planet Maze Eyes 20th Anniversary Celebration In OC
OCEAN CITY – Planet Maze announced this week a year-long celebration to commemorate its 20th anniversary, including contests, specials and a birthday party.Loyal customers and friends are invited to share their Planet Maze memories and pictures, past and present. From now until the end of the year, submit photos to be entered into a monthly… Read more »
Conviction In Wicomico Sewage Pumping Case
SALISBURY — A Delaware woman was convicted this week for rigging a system to divert raw sewage from a rental home she owns in Wicomico County into the Chesapeake Bay.Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced this week the owner of a rental home in Delmar who rigged an illegal system to divert raw sewage into… Read more »
Ocean City Struggling With New Beach Equipment Prices
OCEAN CITY – The resort is dealing with sticker shock when it comes to replacing playground equipment on the beach.On Tuesday, the Recreation and Parks Commission received an update on the endeavor to place additional playground equipment on the beach.Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito announced the town received another donation of $2,000 from Greg… Read more »