OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council considered several issues large and small on their agenda last week. The following is a quick snapshot of some of the issues discussed and approvals granted.Resident Agent Amendment ApprovedThe Mayor and Council last week approved on second reading an amendment to the town’s code that would… Read more »
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Salisbury OKs New Travel Rules, Lower False Alarm Violation Fees
SALISBURY – Business items regarding council rules and regulations and false alarm fees returned to the Salisbury City Council this week after being postponed previously for more discussion.When the City Council met in legislative session earlier this month, approvals to amend the Salisbury City Council Regulations and Rules of Order travel policy as well as… Read more »
Berlin Approves Stormwater Design Work
BERLIN — The first steps toward stormwater infrastructure improvements in Berlin were taken this week when the Town Council approved just over $200,000 be given to EA Engineering for providing impervious surface data for properties in town as well as for design work on the first four stormwater projects.The lion’s share of that cost, roughly… Read more »
Proposed Performing Arts Center’s Impact On Existing Conventions Weighed
OCEAN CITY — The planned performing arts center addition to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center has some members of the business community concerned it could have an unfavorable impact if existing bookings decide to go elsewhere.Last weekend the first of two Reach The Beach cheerleading conventions was held at the convention center, and several… Read more »
OC Councilman Recovering From Health Scare
OCEAN CITY – Councilman Joe Mitrecic is back to business while he is recovering from a heart attack at home and plans to be back in council chambers Monday.Mitrecic was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening after suffering from a heart attack last weekend. The Dispatch spoke with him on Thursday afternoon as he… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Proposed Performing Arts Center’s Impact On Existing Conventions Weighed
OCEAN CITY — The planned performing arts center addition to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center has some members of the business community concerned it could have an unfavorable impact if existing bookings decide to go elsewhere.Last weekend the first of two Reach The Beach cheerleading conventions was held at the convention center, and several… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Union Deals Reached Between Ocean City, Employees; Details Unclear Until Ratification
OCEAN CITY — While all sides report tentative employee contract agreements are in place, union officials as well as Ocean City representatives were mum this week on the specifics.Negotiations over union contracts between the city and the Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 10 and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 4269… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Local Indicted On Manslaughter Charge In Friend’s Death
OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City man, arrested on manslaughter and assault charges in late January, was formally indicted this week and is on track for an early June trial.Around 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 26, Ocean City police and paramedics responded to the area of Somerset Street in reference to a male individual who… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Air Show Will Go On Even Without Blue Angels, Military Teams, Promoter Reports
OCEAN CITY – The organizer of the OC Air Show assured the Mayor and Council this week the show will go on in June, despite the possible grounding of headlining military acts, such as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, due to the looming possibility of sequestration.The Blue Angels are scheduled to make their inaugural appearance… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Berlin Approves New Site For Wind Turbine
BERLIN — The historic town’s skyline is about to look a little eco-friendlier with the town’s first wind turbine approved for installation on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Until Monday, the fate of a proposed 85-foot, 50-killowatt turbine had been up in the air since creator and DDU Magnetics President Doug Richards offered to install his… Read more »