Berlin Debates Fee Waiver For Charity Work

BERLIN — The town of Berlin is considering amending its building code to waive permitting and inspection fees associated with some charity projects.The request was made by Stacey Esham, who appeared before the Mayor and Council representing the Small Miracles Foundation (SMF). He told the council that the foundation was a “relatively new organization” that… Read more »

Resort Police Eye Zero Tolerance On Business Flyers

OCEAN CITY – During this week’s Police Commission meeting, methods to prevent the distribution and eventually littering of pizza business flyers was discussed.According to Captain Kevin Kirstein, complaints have been coming into the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) over the amount of pizza business flyers being distributed on parked cars and residences that eventually find… Read more »

Legislation Passed To Dissolve LCB

BERLIN — After years of considerable saber rattling and gnashing of teeth, the Maryland General Assembly this session almost quietly abolished Worcester’s Liquor Control Board (LCB) and replaced it with a county-run agency that will soon take over the dispensing of spirits in the county.Dissatisfaction with Worcester County’s antiquated LCB, one of four agencies of… Read more »

Ocean City Street Paving To Begin

OCEAN CITY – Town departments heard a few requests from the Mayor and City Council, and the following is a review of some issues discussed.Spring Paving To BeginAccording to Public Works Director Hal Adkins, the recent allocation of $1 million from the General Fund for street improvements will be used to repair a list of… Read more »

Slots For Clubs Bill Passes In Fourth Year

BERLIN — After falling just short in each of the last three years, the Maryland General Assembly this year passed legislation allowing limited slot machine gambling in non-profit service clubs, fraternal organizations and veterans’ groups in Worcester County.For each of the last three years, a bill that would have added Worcester to the list of… Read more »