BERLIN – Dave Rovansek will likely get his wish for an alternate to take his place on the Berlin Planning Commission next week, but the town’s elected officials’ decision last month to replace him still rankles.“The move in which my permanent replacement was done at the last meeting was caused either by a lack of… Read more »
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Plantiffs In Wrongful Death Suit Affirm Trial Request
BERLIN – Just two weeks after the defendants in a multi-million wrongful death lawsuit involving the alleged spraying of a toxic pesticide over a residential area in Berlin, which allegedly caused the death of one local resident, filed a motion asking a U.S. District Court judge to throw out the case, the victim’s family filed… Read more »
Bridge Closure Start Date Finalized
OCEAN CITY – The start date for the major Route 50 bridge repair and rehabilitation project, which will close the span to all traffic for an estimated 35 days, was revealed this week, and while the project has not been moved up as hoped, state officials are confident it will be completed before one of… Read more »
County Holds Off Berlin Sewer Vote
SNOW HILL – The Berlin sewage system expansion is once again in limbo after the County Commissioners postponed a decision on the necessary county water and sewer plan amendment.The commissioners voted Tuesday to delay a decision on the amendment, allowing Berlin to expand and upgrade its sewage system to increase nutrient removal and handle new… Read more »
Figures Confirm Foreclosure Woes Extend To County
BERLIN – The final report of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s Homeownership Preservation Task Force released last week revealed Maryland is right in the middle of a growing national foreclosure crisis and Worcester County has not been immune to the trend.O’Malley commissioned the task force, made up of a conglomerate of private sector housing advocates, banks, mortgage… Read more »
Report Finds OC Property Owners Overpay $13.8M
OCEAN CITY –Tax differential made further head way this week with a presentation on the issue to the Mayor and Council Monday night followed by a presentation to the County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon.The Mayor and Council were presented with a final report on tax differential Monday night, giving them a clearer picture of what a… Read more »
Council Approves Appeals Process For Taxi Drivers
OCEAN CITY – An ordinance outlining the amendments to the appeals process for permit licensing for taxi cab drivers passed as an emergency ordinance Monday night with the unanimous support of the City Council and the concurrence of the Mayor. The ordinance calls for a change in the appeals hearings, calling for them to occur… Read more »
County Talks Septic Tanks
SNOW HILL – The County Commissioners informally discussed new rules requiring nutrient removal technology on new or replacement septic tanks this week.Staff is working on a set of rules to require nutrient removal technology on septic tanks, Environmental Programs Director Bob Mitchell said, but where the rule would apply is up to the commissioners. “They… Read more »
Juvenile Charged In West OC Shooting
WEST OCEAN CITY – A Salisbury juvenile was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a shooting outside a West Ocean City restaurant in November and has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and several other charges.James LaBronk Brumskin, 17, of Salisbury, was arrested at his residence on Wednesday after Worcester County Bureau of Investigations (WCBI)… Read more »
Marathon Plans Scaled Back For 2008
OCEAN CITY – With uncertainty swirling around the future of the annual Ocean City Marathon, event organizers this week announced there would not be a full marathon next year for a variety of reasons, but there will be an event nonetheless which will likely include a half-marathon and a 5K race although no further details… Read more »