Travis BrownStaff WriterBERLIN — Months after a tough fight to stay at their traditional location on Main Street, the Berlin Farmers’ Market will be moving next month to the nearby Berlin Fire Company (BFC).The original plan to re-locate the market had been fiercely opposed, but this new idea, which came from the market vendors after… Read more »
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NEW FOR THURSDAY: Ramadans Plead Not Guilty, Held In NY Without Bond
OCEAN CITY — Two local business owners, indicted by a New York grand jury earlier this month for allegedly being the “ringleader” and “enterprise treasurer” for a vast cigarette smuggling and money laundering scheme with possible links to terrorism, have plead not guilty and are being held in the New York’s Department of Corrections without… Read more »
Berlin Council Looks Past Sidewalk Concerns
BERLIN — A Berlin couple is vowing to start a petition to change the town’s code regarding sidewalks to remedy what they view as a “serious pedestrian safety problem” along William Street.After hearing their concerns Tuesday, the Berlin Mayor and Council was not willing to take any action with Mayor Gee Williams telling the couple… Read more »
OC To Seek ‘Sustainable’ Designation
OCEAN CITY – The town is looking to join a state initiative to help strengthen reinvestment and promote revitalization in the downtown area by becoming a “Sustainable Community.”According to the State of Maryland, Sustainable Communities seek to conserve resources; provide green spaces and parks for recreation and agriculture; offer many options for transportation; use natural… Read more »
Salisbury Officials Divided Over Mounting Legal Expenses
SALISBURY — Concern over the amount of money Salisbury might be spending on legal fees prompted two City Council members last week to draw a line in the sand, stating they will refuse to add any more money to the city’s legal budget.After last week’s meeting, when Councilwomen Laura Mitchell and Shanie Shields stated their… Read more »
Berlin Budget Passes Without Fire Company Funding; BFC Attorney Requests More Talks
BERLIN — Despite an 11th hour request, the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) will not be included in the Fiscal Year 2014 budget for the town of Berlin, but the Mayor and Council did agree to continue a dialog and left open the option of revisiting the budget.Unanimously passed Tuesday, the FY14 budget for Berlin will… Read more »
Council Clarifies Military Vehicle Acquisition; Volunteer Chief Questions Move
OCEAN CITY – Emotions were stirred among emergency personnel this week following discussions over the resort possibly acquiring surplus military vehicles to be used during emergency weather incidents.Earlier this month, during a police commission meeting, Ocean City Police Department captains and city officials discussed the opportunity to acquire military surplus vehicles, either a Humvee or… Read more »
Toast Our Coast Now Covering 8 Counties, 3 States
OCEAN CITY — As interest in local wineries and breweries continues to grow, the recently launched website, www.toastourcoast.com has added a few new brewery trail stops.New to the site are 3rd Wave in Delmar, Eastern Shore Brewing in St. Michaels and Tall Tales in Parsonsburg. Additionally, a new mobile app has been launched.3rd Wave, located… Read more »
Rebuilding Pier A Tough Job Made Worse By Weather
OCEAN CITY — Almost as if on cue, the sun burst through an otherwise dreary Friday morning just in time for the dedication of the reconstructed Ocean City Fishing Pier, symbolizing the recovery from Hurricane Sandy last fall and an unusually harsh and long winter and providing hope for a successful summer season.While Ocean City… Read more »
OC Council Again Alters Public Comment Approach
OCEAN CITY – After several months of attempting to calm audience members by moving the public comment period to the beginning of legislative meetings, the Mayor and Council has decided to make another change as patience begins to wear thin.Prior to the council meeting on Feb. 19, public comments were held at the end of… Read more »