OCEAN CITY — State Highway Administration (SHA) officials announced this week the final phase of the ongoing Route 90 guardrail replacement project, which has caused overnight lane closures for the last two months, is nearing the finish line and is expected to be completed next week.The final phase includes removing and replacing all existing guardrails… Read more »
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Pollitt Seeking Property Tax Revenue Cap Review
SALISBURY – County Executive Rick Pollitt gave his State of Address this week, looking back at 2011 and looking ahead to 2012.“We know of the growing concern of the diminished capacity providing for quality public education, public safety, and infrastructure, the kinds of things that we as residents and taxpayers expect and demand of our… Read more »
OP Man Jailed Again Less Than Week After Accident
OCEAN CITY — Six days after causing a horrific accident on Coastal Highway that left an 18-month-old girl critically injured and clinging to life, an Ocean Pines man was arrested again late last week on drug possession charges and was observed driving recklessly through town.On Dec. 16, Andre Kaczynski, 47, plowed his pick-up truck into… Read more »
OCPD Probe Finds No K-9 Surgery Proof
OCEAN CITY – The issue involving a former Ocean City police officer and the health of his K-9 partner stands in a state of confusion this week as evidence is unable to be produced to close the chapter on the matter.Following last week’s City Council 5-2 vote to reimburse former Pfc. Earl Campbell $6,000 for… Read more »
Ocean City News In Brief
OCEAN CITY – Due to the holidays, the Mayor and Council enjoyed some time off this week but worked out a number of items last week. The following items were discussed:Pension Policy AmendmentAn unscheduled agenda item was brought up having to do with amending town employee pension policies that were written in 2004. Human Resources… Read more »
New Winged Plow Added To SHA’s Winter Arsenal
BERLIN — Despite the unusual balmy weather that has persisted over the local area of late, cold temperatures, snow and ice are inevitable, and the State Highway Administration (SHA) has a few new weapons in its arsenal to combat them.SHA officials this month released its snow removal plans for the Lower Eastern Shore, including Worcester,… Read more »
Medicinal Marijuana Among Pre-Filed Legislation In Md.
BERLIN — With the opening of the 2012 Maryland General Assembly now just under two weeks away, nearly 100 pieces of legislation of local and state interest have already been pre-filed in advance of the session.The Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 11, and before the 90-day session is over, state lawmakers will debate and… Read more »
Jim Hall Looking To Keep City On Conservative Path
OCEAN CITY – City officials are excitedly moving ahead into 2012, although future challenges are acknowledged.This past year has been a “whirlwind” in Ocean City, as Council President Jim Hall puts it.Many changes have taken place around town from cuts in town employee pay and benefits and the dismissal of former City Manager Dennis Dare… Read more »
Del. Wind Contract Cancelled
OCEAN CITY — While legislation opening the door for the development of offshore wind power off the coast of Ocean City will almost certainly be introduced in the upcoming General Assembly session, a major player in both the Delaware and Maryland projects announced this week it was backing off its plans for the near term.Delmarva… Read more »
Bill Would Tweak Slots Wording
OCEAN CITY — Among the dozens of bills pre-filed in advance of the 2012 General Assembly session is a piece of legislation introduced by Eastern Shore Senators Jim Mathias (D-38) and Richard Colburn (R-37) that would alter the amount of charitable donations service clubs and fraternal organizations make to local causes.After three unsuccessful tries in… Read more »