BERLIN — The local community will bid farewell to one of its charitable leaders later this year when Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) Executive Director Teresa Fields leaves the shore. “I’m going to miss everybody here. They’re like my second family,” said Fields, who is re-locating with her husband, Fred, to Washington D.C…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City is looking to hire a strategic planning facilitator that will study the resort’s tourism in a general sense, such as where diversity comes into play and to explore what other opportunities will attract visitors to Ocean City. City Manager David Recor initiated a strategic planning process for… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Salisbury City Council voted unanimously to pass a number of required legal actions, including more state funding for a major crime initiative as well as directing speed camera revenue to police purchases.Additional State Funding Secured For Safe Streets The City Council approved a resolution accepting state grant funds through the Governor’s Office… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Three more dolphins were discovered on the beach in Ocean City late last week and ultimately perished, although early indications are at least one of them was not related to the ongoing “unusual mortality event” and the moribillivirus associated with the massive deaths. Two bottlenose dolphins washed up on the beach in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – An update to Ocean City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan was presented this month to ensure the continuation of a flood insurance premium discount as well as an update to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Ocean City Director of Planning and Zoning Matthew Margotta explained the Community Rating System (CRS) Program administered through the… Read more »
SNOW HILL — A Girdletree man has been charged with impersonating an officer after allegedly pretending to be Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason in an email dispute over the sale of dogs on Craig’s List. Michael Sponseller, 43, of Girdletree, had placed an ad on Craig’s List in an attempt to sell dogs. Sponseller then… Read more »
BERLIN — The Atlantic Hotel will be adding a new food and music event to Berlin’s already well-loaded October schedule when they present its first-ever Hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 26. Incorporating live music and unlimited beer from two of the area’s most popular breweries, the event will also have a specially designed menu that chef… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A much smaller version of the proposed Buccaneer’s Caye at Shipwreck Cove to be built downtown was approved this week by the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as new project being led by John Fager. A revised site plan for Buccaneer’s Caye at Shipwreck Cove returned to the Planning and Zoning… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – This week’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting began with a proposed schedule to expand Northside Park’s ability to host baseball and softball tournaments starting in 2014 followed by discussions regarding a conflict with Springfest’s date in 2015, issues arising with the corvette parade on the Boardwalk and Springfest and Sunfest vendors requesting… Read more »
BERLIN — The Berlin Mayor and Council showed support this week for a proposed $13.9 million, 41-unit development on Cannery Way at Flower Street. Headed up by developer The Osprey Property Company, the proposed project, named Cannery Village, would provide 40 single-family rental homes as well as a community building. “This is quality built housing… Read more »