OCEAN CITY — Federal fisheries management officials this morning announced an endangered or threatened listing for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, a staple of the resort area’s vast recreational fishery and important element in the multi-million sportfishing industry, is not warranted at this time, although bluefins remain on the “species of concern” list.During a conference call on… Read more »
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Salisbury Rental Property Fees Likely Heading Down
SALISBURY – The city and the Neighborhood Services Code Compliance (NSCC) board currently face 50 appeals involving non-complaint and delinquent property owners, due to the costs in fees to register rental properties.According to NSCC Director Tom Stevenson, in January of this year the city solicitor’s office advised the Mayor and Council of an assessment performed… Read more »
Salisbury May Hike Sewer Rates For 2nd Plant
SALISBURY — While waiting on the outcome of a $60 million lawsuit against the private contractor for the construction of a failed wastewater treatment plant, Salisbury officials this week said the city might have to fund the replacement on the backs of its citizens through increased sewer fees and possibly even a significant bond sale.A… Read more »
County Program Open Space Funding Slashed
SNOW HILL — The County Commissioners were less than pleased to learn the county and its municipalities were scheduled to receive just over $101,000 in Program Open Space funds from the state out of the $10.3 million requested locally and the $23 million plus set to be awarded to jurisdictions across Maryland.Worcester County Recreation and… Read more »
Brooks Eyes First Crabcake Factory Franchise In OC
OCEAN CITY – Little did Johnny Brooks, owner of Crabcake Factory USA on 120th Street, know when he opened the restaurant in 1996 he would be celebrating its 15th year anniversary in the midst of preparing to open its first franchise location in downtown Ocean City.According to Brooks, over the last three years he has… Read more »
New Boardwalk Design Details Unveiled
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council granted approval this week for city staff to move forward in the bid process to renovate the Boardwalk, leading possibly to construction starting as soon as this fall.A few months ago, the Mayor and City Council voted to approve an all-wood deck on the Boardwalk over two… Read more »
Proposed Route 589 Corridor Plan Released
SNOW HILL — County officials this week got a first glimpse at the state’s proposed Route 589 Corridor Vision Plan, but withheld a formal endorsement of the planning document for the busy stretch of highway until the public has a chance to weigh in.The County Commissioners on Tuesday were presented with the State Highway Administration… Read more »
OC Council Seeks Unity, Postpones Cab Fare Increase
OCEAN CITY – Taxi cab companies preferring a fare increase will have to hold off longer as the Mayor and City Council decided to delay the approval of a resolution establishing the increase amid hopes of finding common ground among taxi companies.The Mayor and City Council last week voted to pass a motion to give… Read more »
Memorial Day Ceremony Planned
SALISBURY — Area residents are invited to honor those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving at a Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. All… Read more »
County Boat Ramp Overhaul On Schedule
WEST OCEAN CITY — Despite a setback that cost the contractor considerable time and expense, construction of the new public boat ramp at the commercial harbor is West Ocean City is back on track for a Memorial Day opening as planned, county officials learned this week.The extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction of the decades old West… Read more »