BERLIN – Redeveloped lots in Berlin must maintain their water and sewer connections or face substantial fees to re-connect to the system, one homeowner learned this week.The legal code of Berlin does not include a process for reinstating a previously existing water connection that has been removed through redevelopment. Under the current code, the town… Read more »
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City Hopes For Public Interest In Zoning Changes
OCEAN CITY – The City Council postponed its review of the Planning Commission’s recent recommendations on zoning changes this week, in hopes of garnering more public input through a second public hearing. A public hearing was held on May 13 regarding development in commercial districts, but few were present and no public comment was made…. Read more »
Council Makes Cab Fuel Charge Official
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council made the taxi fuel surcharge official this week, when they voted unanimously to approve the $1, per trip, fuel surcharge aimed at providing local taxi drivers with some relief.The topic was initially broached at a recent Police Commission meeting, with over 25 taxicab drivers attending. After discussing… Read more »
Increased Electric Bills Not Sparking More Complaints
BERLIN – The town of Berlin electric company may charge the highest rates in the state of Maryland, but most customers are enduring the burden rather than complaining, according to town staff, and appear content to wait for the professional electric rate survey proposed in late July.Staffers met with prospective consultants on the electric rate… Read more »
Main St. Improvements Eyed In Berlin
BERLIN – Berlin’s Maryland Main Street initiative plans to focus associated grant funding and town matching money on signs, pedestrian improvements, advertising and promotion, architectural standards, and the “Clean, Safe and Green” program.A meeting will be held at Town Hall on Aug. 14 to hammer out more specific goals and projects based on merchant and… Read more »
National Night Out Returns To Area
BERLIN – Like residents in similar communities all over the country, Berlin residents next week will have the opportunity to put aside fear and suspicion for at least one day and get out in their community to enjoy the annual “National Night Out” against crime in their neighborhoods.Residents in Berlin are encouraged next Tuesday to… Read more »
Ocean City Fire Department Officially Formed
OCEAN CITY – The town’s fire and emergency services took on the official name of the Ocean City Fire Department this week, after the City Council voted unanimously to accept the recommendation at a work session. The town’s fire services, which include the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Fire Marshal’s Office and Emergency Services, were… Read more »
Resort Revises Emergency Operations Plan
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Emergency Operations Plan has been revised, reported the Emergency Services Director this week, highlighting the recent revisions to the plan, as well as emphasizing the importance of staying current with emergency service preparedness. At a work session of the Mayor and City Council this week, Emergency Services Director Joe Theobald… Read more »
Va. Deputy Acquitted Of Rape
SNOW HILL – A Fairfax County (Va.) Deputy Sheriff accused in February of raping a 22-year-old woman in an Ocean City hotel room was acquitted last week in Worcester County Circuit Court after a two-day trial during which the victim’s credibility was called into question.Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff Zachary Dennis Taylor, 32, of Ruther Glen,… Read more »
Citizen Gets Day Named After Him For Saving Neighbor
OCEAN CITY – A reluctant Ocean City hero got a day honored in his name this week by the Mayor and City Council after a rescuing a drowning neighbor in an uptown canal in June.Tuesday, July 22, was officially proclaimed Ed Jankiewicz Day in Ocean City by Mayor Rick Meehan and the City Council at… Read more »