NEWARK – Discussion of a text amendment that would allow farmers to butcher and sell beef has been delayed.Though the Worcester County Planning Commission was set to consider a text amendment next week that would allow livestock farms to slaughter, package and sell beef, the item has been pulled from the agenda.Mark Cropper, the attorney… Read more »
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Judge Denies Ocean City’s Motion To Dismiss Cell Tower Suit
OCEAN CITY — A private-sector wireless telecommunications company’s civil suit against Ocean City over the installation of small-cell towers in residential communities will continue after a federal judge this month denied the town’s motion to dismiss the case.In June, the Mayor and Council had before them a request from Crown Castle to install three small-cell… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – December 10, 2021
Step Up Education OfficialsEditor:Week after week, I keep seeing justification for student mask wearing by the MD Department of Health, MD Department of Education, local school boards and this editor.Facts: Masks retard learning especially K-6 Teachers spend valuable time policing masks Children are made to feel wrong for non-compliance Children cannot see teachers expressions or… Read more »
Fenwick Approves Plan To Tackle Bayside Flooding
FENWICK ISLAND – A three-part plan to address bayside street flooding will move forward with the town council’s approval.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to a three-part plan that includes replacing backflow preventer valves, developing a flood-reduction project on Farmington Street and researching options for a town-wide mapping of all pipes and… Read more »
Big Changes For This Year’s Berlin Fiddlers Convention; ‘It’ll Be The Best Of The Best Performing’
BERLIN – The 29th annual Berlin Fiddlers Convention returns this weekend to showcase a variety of well-known bluegrass acts as well as some talented young performers.With last year’s event canceled because of COVID-19, organizers are thrilled this year to be able to once again welcome visitors to town for Berlin’s largest festival. The Berlin Fiddlers… Read more »
Plan For ‘Private Funded Community Green Space’ Earns Historic District Commission Support
BERLIN – Plans for an outdoor special event space received approval from the Berlin Historic District Commission.The commission on Wednesday approved plans for a community green space proposed by the owners of The Buzz Meadery. They’re in the process of purchasing a vacant lot on Jefferson Street and want to convert it to the Berlin… Read more »
Study Results Lead Resort To Revisit Current Boardwalk Noise Ordinance
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on revising the town’s Boardwalk noise ordinance highlighted a resort commission meeting this week.Last August, the town contracted with an engineering firm to take sound measurements at different locations and times on the Boardwalk to determine if the town’s noise ordinance needed to be amended. And late last month, the firm’s… Read more »
Ocean Pines Agrees To Release Investigation Reports; Board Decides Not To Consider President’s Removal
OCEAN PINES – Citing the need for transparency, the association’s board this week directed legal counsel to prepare statements on two investigations involving association management and a recent complaint against President Larry Perrone before announcing they would not move forward with a special meeting to remove him from his post.In a virtual meeting held Monday,… Read more »
New State Record Triggerfish Caught
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a gray triggerfish caught off the coast of Ocean City late last month is a new state record for the species.On Sept. 25, Logan Liddick, 34, of Carlisle, Pa., was fishing above a shipwreck about 14 miles off the coast of Ocean City… Read more »
OC Mayor, Police Chief Reflect On ‘Unacceptable’ Weekend
OCEAN CITY — Despite times of plain ugliness, resort officials on Monday said the enhanced strategies in place to handle the chaotic pop-up car rally this weekend achieved the desired results.Mayor Rick Meehan and Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro on Monday held a joint virtual press conference to discuss the good, the… Read more »