BERLIN — Town residents may have been surprised to see a much smaller than expected wind turbine turning silently in Berlin this week, but the sight is temporary, as it’s only being used to collect wind data and will be replaced this summer by a much larger construct.Installed last week, the current, 7kw turbine sits… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Resort officials on Tuesday approved the one-time installation of a tent on the parking lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center this spring to accommodate an annual cheerleading event during the ongoing construction of the Performing Arts Center in the facility.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved the installation of a large… Read more »
SNOW HILL- The Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE) officially adopted some much discussed new student discipline regulations this week, although what exactly that will mean for Worcester County isn’t certain at the moment.MSDE has been working on an update to the statewide Student Code of Conduct for years. They have been seeking a balance… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND — The Town of Fenwick Island is looking to provide a shuttle service for visitors and residents alike during the summer months to help cut down on traffic and relieve parking issues.The Parking Committee has passed forward a recommendation to the Town Council to consider putting out a Request For Proposal (RFP) to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Delmarva Power will be upgrading underground electric cable in sections of Ocean City beginning in the spring and lasting until the end of 2014.The project will cost approximately $3 million and should improve reliability of electric service though the actual upgrade will mean planned power outages and some other minor disruption.Cable will… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s first Fiber Fest event will be held for vendors to promote the natural fiber industry, whether it is wool, yarn, thread, fabric, wood or reed, and educate through classes taught by true artists.OC Fiber Fest will take place next weekend, Feb. 7-9, at the Carousel Hotel on 117th Street. The… Read more »
BERLIN — Citing years of success with only a few minor hiccups, the Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved suspending the town’s alcoholic beverage open container law for five upcoming events. The open container area will also be expanded to include a number of new businesses off of Main Street.The list of events where alcohol… Read more »
SALISBURY – Wicomico County is looking to state grant funds as a means to help it fulfill requirements of a watershed implementation plan.Last week the County Council held a public hearing on a resolution authorizing the County Executive to submit a grant application and accept a grant award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City officials this week approved horse-drawn carriage rides on the Boardwalk on Valentine’s Day weekend, but withheld judgment on a proposal to allow the horse-and buggy rides in the downtown area throughout the summer.The Mayor and Council on Tuesday approved a request from Randy Davis of R&B Ranch to conduct romantic horse-drawn… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Despite concerns of a potentially harmful precedent, Ocean City officials this week approved an extension of the hours of operation for a downtown underage nightclub to accommodate after-parties for the annual cheerleading conventions.Mayor Rick Meehan brought to the council’s attention on Tuesday a request from Epic Brands, which produces the cheerleading events two… Read more »