BERLIN — With a positive report from electric consultant Dwight Davis in hand, the Berlin Mayor and Council decided to continue pursuit of lowering non-residential energy rates in town. If accepted, commercial rates should fall closer in line to residential rates, which experienced a roughly 12-percent drop this fall.To lower non-residential rates, the council will… Read more »
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Berlin Plaza Granted EDUs For Apartments
BERLIN — With equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) secured this week, a new combination retail and residential building got a little bit closer to hitting Berlin.The Renaissance Plaza, which will be located on North Main Street, requested three EDUs from the town this week to handle its water and sewer needs.The EDUs will be allocated for… Read more »
Berlin Council Extends Worcester Youth Partnership
BERLIN — After a successful nine months, the Berlin Mayor and Council agreed Monday to extend their partnership with Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) for about another year and a half.“I definitely think they’ve become an important asset to our community,” said Mayor Gee Williams.The partnership between the town and WYFCS officially began… Read more »
Berlin Asked To Increase Home Height Limits
BERLIN — There could be a series of changes to the rules of building in Berlin in the near future, including altered height limitation and new architectural guidelines.The Berlin Planning Commission participated in a discussion last Wednesday with Bob Purcell, a contractor and representative of Beachwood Homes. Purcell made the suggestion that the 30-foot height… Read more »
3 Failed Robberies In 11 Minutes
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested on numerous charges this week after allegedly attempting three armed robberies at local businesses within the span of about 11 minutes on Monday night.At 8:02 p.m. on Monday, Salisbury Police responded to the Shell Gas Station on Snow Hill Rd. in Salisbury for an attempted armed robbery. Officers… Read more »
Two-Year Covert Taxi Probe Nets 91 Drug Charges
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department’s narcotics unit, in collaboration with allied agencies, late last month concluded a two-year drug distribution investigation utilizing an undercover officer posing as a taxi cab driver and owner with the grand jury indictments of 34 local residents on 91 charges.Last week, the OCPD announced cursory information about… Read more »
Berlin In Process Of Replacing Yellow Street Lights
BERLIN — Things may be looking blue in Berlin from streetlight conversion, as town officials are currently replacing the former yellow bulbs with a more modern style.Beginning several weeks ago, replacement bulbs for streetlights started slowly spreading across town, with many sections of Berlin partially or entirely retrofitted already.“They’re maintenance free for 10 years,” said… Read more »
Assateague Utilizing Solar Power
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — Recent solar installations at Assateague Island are a part of a nationwide campaign to reduce carbon footprints from parks, according to Park Ranger Chuck Zimmerman.Two solar arrays, generating a combined 29 kilowatts (kw) of energy, have been built at the Assateague Island National Seashore North Beach Parking lot.The larger array, which measures… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Free Gas Promotion Proposed Again
OCEAN CITY – The topic of “free gas” has returned as discussions turn toward ways to encourage visitors to come to Ocean City with gas prices predicted to rise once again.During discussions with tourism partners this week, Councilman Brent Ashley re-visited a concept to offer a gas promotion this summer to encourage visitors to Ocean… Read more »
Mathias Bill Would Protect Renters In Foreclosure Cases
OCEAN CITY — With the foreclosure crisis not showing any real signs of abating, many renters in the resort area and across Maryland have found themselves literally left out in the cold, but a bill introduced in the General Assembly could afford protections for tenants caught up in the predicament.Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38), who represents… Read more »