Hoping To Keep OnComing To OCEditor:The letter from Doug Trimper in the March 9 edition of The Dispatch really got me thinking about many things going on in and about Ocean City.While making my semi-annual visit to the dentist (she qualifies as someone with considerable discretionary income who Worcester County is trying to woo), she… Read more »
A Spotlight On Local Businesses-Station 7 Restaurant
OCEAN CITY – Who would have thought playing with fire in a firehouse could turn out to be a great way to attract business? Using the flames produced in the kitchen of the firehouse turned restaurant to make a plethora of American fare mixed with a bit of southern flair, Pittsville’s Station 7 plays host… Read more »
Court Orders Leads To Temporary Halt In Construction.
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines homeowners will find another referendum ballot on the cost of the community center project in their mailboxes in the next two months, following a court order calling a temporary halt to construction.“It’s eight to 12 months late but it’s happening at last and it’s good news,” said plaintiff and Ocean… Read more »
City Council Vote On Storm Wall.
OCEAN CITY – A few weeks ago, local resident Jerry Albright came before the Mayor and City Council with a photograph from a recent trip he had taken to a resort town in Mexico. The photo showed a seawall, similar to the one that runs along Ocean City’s boardwalk, painted a vibrant blue. After talking… Read more »
Between The Lines
When it was first reported 382 condominium units were planned for the redevelopment of the Ocean Plaza Mall site last year, the reaction in the community was something along the lines of this: it’s not going to happen. Sources have indicated those responsible for providing financing for the project agree because we understand the project… Read more »
Berlin Outlines New Meeting Procedures
BERLIN – New procedures have been set for executive sessions in Berlin after the town had a request for records of closed meetings following talks of inappropriate policy discussions.New procedures include sending agenda items to town attorney Dave Gaskill to be vetted for compliance with the open media law prior to finalizing the agenda.“That didn’t… Read more »