OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are in the process of hiring staff for the town’s new parking division.Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee Tuesday that the formation of a new parking division was well underway. With the council’s approval, officials have created new job descriptions and pay grading… Read more »
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Public Shares Input On Berlin Comprehensive Plan
BERLIN – Stormwater, trees and affordable housing were among the issues citizens shared as discussion of the town’s comprehensive plan began this week.Several residents attended Wednesday’s meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission to provide input as the group begins the process of updating the town’s comprehensive plan. The commission is expected to start hosting meetings… Read more »
Local Educators Recognized For Arts Excellence
BERLIN — Two individuals from Worcester County Public Schools were honored by the Maryland Music Educator Association (MMEA) for demonstrating excellence in their profession, providing and supporting quality music education for our students, and exemplifying the definition of educational professionals.Ocean City Elementary School teacher Dr. Anne Binkley received MMEA’s Outstanding New Music Educator Award, which… Read more »
Students Chosen For Leadership Program
BERLIN — Worcester Preparatory School sophomores Kain Crossett, Beckett Green, Ayla Yonker, Ashton Browne, Jude Damouni and Jake Timmons have been selected to attend the prestigious Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership programs in Maryland and Delaware this summer.HOBY, founded in 1958 by veteran actor Hugh O’Brian, is renowned as the country’s top youth leadership development… Read more »
Strategic Planning Session Held
BERLIN– Residents touted Berlin’s strengths and highlighted its challenges during a strategic planning session this week.On Wednesday, representatives from Salisbury University’s BEACON program hosted the first of two community input sessions for the town’s strategic plan. About a dozen residents attended to share their thoughts. While they had issues they wanted to see improved, they… Read more »
Berlin Parking Issues Remain A Talking Point
BERLIN – While the need for more parking remains an issue in Berlin, elected officials are hoping a new subcommittee can help find a solution.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council met in closed session to discuss the purchase of property for public parking. Following the closed session, Mayor Zack Tyndall confirmed that a smaller group… Read more »
Ocean City Council Approves Sports Complex Recommendations
OCEAN CITY – City officials this week voted to support two recommendations that will bring the resort one step closer in its efforts to develop a sports complex.On Tuesday, the Mayor and Council voted to spend up to $500,000 on site assessment and design work for the sports complex project, with funds to be reimbursed… Read more »
Ocean City Jeep Fest To Return Aug. 22-25
OCEAN CITY – City officials this week approved the return of Ocean City Jeep Fest.On Tuesday, the council voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the return of Ocean City Jeep Fest Aug. 22-25. Live Wire Media’s Brad Hoffman told officials the event was a great fit for the resort.“Last year, we ran… Read more »
Berlin Reconsidering Midnight Ball Drop After Light Crowd, High Costs; Chamber Supports Keeping Both Ball Drops
BERLIN – Town officials expressed interest in eliminating the midnight ball drop on New Year’s Eve following light attendance at the most recent event.While staff and elected officials agreed the 6 p.m. ball drop on Dec. 31 was a success, the high staff costs and low attendance associated with the later event led council members… Read more »
Meter Replacement Continues In Berlin; Officials Remind Residents To Clear Landscaping As Project Progresses
BERLIN – Town staff are reminding residents to clear landscaping away from their water meters as the replacement process begins.Last week, crews began removing existing water meters in Berlin to replace them with smart meters. Though work is underway in the Decatur Farms neighborhood now, meters throughout the entire will be replaced in the coming… Read more »