BERLIN– Plans for a new townhouse development on Old Ocean City Boulevard are moving forward following discussion with the town’s planning commission.The Berlin Planning Commission on Wednesday voted 6-0 to provide a favorable recommendation for a text amendment that would allow for fee simple townhouse developments in Berlin.“It’s just another way to develop a townhouse… Read more »
SNOW HILL– The school system launched a formal review of a controversial book after requests by community members.Worcester County Public Schools received two review requests, one from a Stephen Decatur High School parent and another from a community member, regarding the book “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson. Last month, citizens shared concerns… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Facing rising fuel and maintenance costs, school bus drivers continue to advocate for increased pay.Members of the Worcester County Bus Contractors Association are expected to approach the Worcester County Commissioners next week to share rate concerns they don’t believe have been addressed by the school system. They say they’re struggling to cover… Read more »
BERLIN– Town officials approved plans for a community bike ride to be held in May.The Berlin Town Council last week agreed to approve a new town wide bike ride. The event, which will start and end at Heron Park, will be held May 20.“May is national Bike Month and is promoted by the League of… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The approval of an ordinance to ban low-speed vehicles highlighted a meeting in Fenwick Island last week.Following a public hearing last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to accept the second reading of several ordinance revisions relating to holiday construction hours, commercial height regulations, and screening and setback requirements for… Read more »
BERLIN– Revitalization of a key section of Main Street is set to begin following approval from the town’s historic district commission.On Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) approved renovation plans for the structures from 19 N. Main St. to 7 N. Main Street. Work is already underway at the buildings, owned by Jack Burbage,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to create a new Recruitment, Inclusion and Diversity position, but not before a very frank and lengthy discussion of race and equality issues.Over the past year or so, the Town of Ocean City has struggled with recruiting employees for a variety of reasons. In November, the council… Read more »
BERLIN – When 10-year-old cat Maggie disappeared last fall, her owners blamed a fox.Imagine their surprise last week when they were informed she was listed for adoption on a Philadelphia rescue’s website. When they called to claim her, they were told she’d been placed in a PetSmart for adoption the day before.“It was just in… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The fate of a proposed redevelopment of a historic bayfront property downtown still hangs in the balance this week after resort officials could not pull the trigger on a proposed lease of parking spaces.The Mayor and Council had before them on Tuesday a proposed lease agreement with the developers of the bayside… Read more »
BERLIN– Elected officials introduced an ordinance regulating short-term rentals this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council held a first reading of an ordinance that establishes regulations governing short-term rentals. The ordinance, which will be the subject of a public hearing March 28, is the result of several work sessions.“I think it’s a little clearer than… Read more »