SNOW HILL – A new facility for Diakonia is temporarily on hold as officials work through a sewer capacity issue.Plans for a new facility that would allow Diakonia to expand its food pantry and housing programs have been in the works for some time, but the nonprofit’s supporters say they haven’t been able to start… Read more »
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Resort Planners OK Site Plan For Majestic Hotel Redevelopment; Officials Discuss Parking, Art Deco Design
OCEAN CITY – Following a lengthy discussion about parking and exterior design, resort planners this week voted to approve a site plan for the redeveloped Majestic Hotel.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-1, with Commissioner Pam Robertson opposed, to approve the site plan for the Majestic Hotel redevelopment project. While the… Read more »
City Manager Updates Council On Offshore Wind Projects
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they continue to monitor offshore wind projects off the coast of Ocean City.On Monday, City Manager Terry McGean presented the Mayor and Council with a quarterly update on offshore wind activities near Ocean City. As the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) reviews public comments on US Wind’s offshore project,… Read more »
Proposed Residential Development Project Reviewed In Berlin
BERLIN – Developers shared updated concept plans for a residential development near the intersection of Germantown Road and Route 113 in Berlin.Representatives of Karbyte Enterprize LLC met with the Berlin Planning Commission last week to review plans for a townhouse and duplex project proposed for 12 acres in Berlin. Though the last iteration of the… Read more »
Ocean Pines To Install Electronic Sign
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association will move forward with installing its first electronic sign along Ocean Parkway.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a $22,118 capital request to install an electronic sign at the North Gate entrance to Ocean Pines. General Manager John Viola said he was seeking… Read more »
Habitable Attic Ordinance Passes First Reading; Officials Debate Parking Requirements
OCEAN CITY – A code amendment to allow habitable attic space will advance to a second reading without additional parking requirements.On Monday, the Ocean City Council voted 4-2 to approve the first reading of an ordinance to amend the town’s zoning code. While the change would now allow habitable areas in the attics of residential… Read more »
Berlin Officials Review Audit
BERLIN– The town is in a solid financial position according to its latest audit.The Berlin Town Council last week reviewed the FY 2023 audit with representatives of PKS & Co.“The town is in a healthy financial position and the books and records are in good order,” said PKS & Co.’s Alyssa Revell.Leslie Michalik of PKS… Read more »
Sports Complex Group Eyes State Funding, RFP Process; Town To Seek Room Tax Increase For Development
OCEAN CITY – Recommendations to seek state funding and initiate an RFP process highlighted last week’s meeting of the Ocean City Sports Complex Task Force.Last Thursday, members of the task force reconvened to discuss funding and legislative options for a proposed sports complex in Worcester County. Before going into closed session to discuss property acquisition,… Read more »
NOEL Christmas Dinner Announced
OCEAN CITY — The 26th Annual NOEL (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Christmas Day Dinner, a feeding ministry of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, welcomes all.This will be a safe, loving place to gather whether you are hungry for food or companionship. The dinner unites a diverse community – from those who are in… Read more »
Study Confirms Need For Speed Cameras In Berlin Near Schools
BERLIN – The town is moving forward with plans to add speed cameras to Flower Street and Seahawk Road.Elected officials told Police Chief Arnold Downing this week they supported adding speed cameras to locations on Flower Street and Seahawk Road. The locations were recommended after speed studies throughout town.“We’ll definitely keep you up to date,”… Read more »