OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City entered into a one-year pilot program for a purchasing card agreement this week, enabling a select number of town employees to use purchasing cards, or credit cards, in lieu of purchase orders in an effort to save time and money. “Time is money,” said City Manager Dennis… Read more »
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Berlin Could See Official Design Rules
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission plans to take steps towards creating official architectural guidelines for new buildings within town limits by creating a subcommittee to create bid specifications for architectural firms interested in doing the work.Planning Commission member Joe Hill suggested taking this action at Wednesday night’s Planning Commission meeting, during general discussion after… Read more »
Berlin To Seek Open Space Funds
BERLIN – Berlin elected officials voted to pursue Program Open Space (POS) funds for four town park projects this year, making up for two years of letting the grant money sit unused.The town has been assigned $247,000 in POS funds in the last two years but has not taken advantage of it to date. Worcester… Read more »
Boardwalk Program Earns ‘Telly’
OCEAN CITY – “On the Boardwalk”, a Resort Video Guide magazine style program promoting the Ocean City Boardwalk, was recently awarded a National Television Advertising Award (Telly), for excellence in Creative Programming. Executive Producer Todd Ferrante of Park Place Jewelers came up with the idea four years ago and created and produced the show starring… Read more »
Council Approves West OC Boundary Change
OCEAN CITY – Discussion over a revision to the boundary line for the Eagle’s Nest development was officially put to rest this week, allowing the owner of Eagle’s Nest Campground to move forward with plans to clean up the site. Hugh Cropper IV, attorney for property owner Jack Burbage, presented the request to the Mayor… Read more »
Election Day Will End Bambary’s Era In Berlin
BERLIN – Berlin Administraive Director Linda Bambary will retire from her post in October.“I’ve enjoyed every moment of working with Berlin,” said Bambary this week. “It’s been a joy and a pleasure.”Bambary began her career in Berlin in fall 2000. “I started on election day of 2000 and as corny as it may sound, I’m… Read more »
Friend Caught Pitching Rocks
OCEAN CITY – After his friend damaged a street sign and fled police, a defensive 19-year-old Pennsylvania man took out his frustration by throwing rocks at a patrol car, causing about $500 worth of damage.At approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, Ocean City Police responded to Robin Drive to assist the Maryland State Police… Read more »
Idol Contest, Bathtub Races Set For Berlin Village Fair
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin is preparing to host its annual rite of summer, the 20th Annual Village Fair, sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. The Village Fair will be held this year on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with lots of activities for the whole family. Plans are underway for… Read more »
K-Coast Partners Bring Billabong To OC
OCEAN CITY – The 78th Street K-Coast store saw a facelift of sorts recently, as the resort surf shop transformed into the new Billabong store. But while some changes have been made, the store remains locally owned and operated for the most part, with the same two surfers who opened the original store 18 years… Read more »
Local Students Announcements
BERLIN – The following is a compilation of announcements regarding scholastic and college students sent into this paper over the last month from points near and far.Katelyn Clark of Berlin made the Dean’s List for the spring 2008 semester at High Point University, where she is a sophomore majoring in psychology. She is also an… Read more »