BERLIN — The Maryland General Assembly wrapped its 2011 session at midnight on Monday with hundreds of pieces of legislation passed and some left on the table, but by and large, but by and large the local delegation says it was successful in pushing through several bills of local importance.Some battles were won and others… Read more »
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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 »
Commissioners Oppose Pines Polling Site Relocation
BERLIN — Ocean Pines voters may have to go outside of their district to reach a polling station at the next election, as the Worcester County Board of Elections is considering moving the District 5 polling location from its traditional Southside fire station to a new location.“It’s unnecessary,” said County Commissioner Judy Boggs, who represents… Read more »
Block Grant Will Fund Linens Building Demolition
SALISBURY – Mayor James Ireton and city staff asked this week for the council’s approval of the 2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, in order to get the ball rolling to receive funds to demolish a problem property in a Salisbury neighborhood.According to the resolution, the Maryland State Office of the U.S Department… Read more »
Council Rejects Proposed Changes To Intersection
SALISURY — Proposed changes to Onley Rd. and Bateman St. are going back to the drawing board after being rejected by the Salisbury City Council last week.With a number of concerns ranging from an increase in congestion to possible blockage of Route 13, the council unanimously agreed that the current plan to alter the intersection… 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 »
Md. Lawmakers Blasted For Late Alcohol Tax Hike
BERLIN — The Maryland General Assembly late Monday approved a 50-percent increase in the sales tax on alcohol in the state, leading shore businesses to fear reduced sales because of their proximity to Delaware.Just before the 2011 General Assembly session closed late Monday night, the House of Delegates approved legislation that will increase the sales… 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 »