Contractor seeks lien against resort property for unpaid bills
(July 31, 2009) A Berlin subcontractor who worked on the new Greyhound bus station at the Park and Ride on Route 50 but has not been paid has filed a notice of his intention to claim a mechanic's lien against the municipal property. Full Story
Ethanol added to gasoline causing trouble for boaters
(July 31, 2009) A federally mandated additive to gas might be better for the environment, but it is causing massive problems for many boat owners. Ethanol, the corn-based alcohol that replaced the chemical MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) in gasoline, can be death on an outboard. Full Story
Taking a stand, or a seat, against drugs
State's attorney hopes to deter dealers, users with presence at park
(July 31, 2009) Sitting on a metal bench near the swings at Berlin's Henry Park late Tuesday afternoon, Worcester County State's Attorney Joel Todd was deterring drug sales by his very presence. As he sat there for a few hours, several vehicles visibly slowed as they neared the park but regained speed after the drivers saw him sitting there. Full Story
WCDC EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED DURING MACS DIRECT SUPPORT CONFERENCE
The Maryland Association of Community Services recently presented an MACS 2009 Excellence in Direct Support award to Roy Suggs and a Certificate of Recognition to Harriett Fisher, staff members of Worcester County Developmental Center, Inc. Suggs has been with WCDC for more than a year working as a job coach in the Supported Employment department. Fisher has been with WCDC for 15 years, primarily serving as a residential coordinator. Full Story
Commercial zoning recommended for Gillis property on Rt. 589
(July 31, 2009) Although county planning staff opposes commercial development on Route 589 just north of Route 90, the Worcester County Planning Commission said last week that the land should be zoned commercial. The property, owned by Salisbury developer Palmer Gillis, is zoned for neighborhood business, a designation that will not be in the new zoning article. Full Story
Berlin annexes former Tyson poultry property
(July 31, 2009) Part of the former Tyson property will become a part of the town of Berlin, following the Berlin Town Council's vote Monday to annex it. On the property is the former Tyson cafeteria and processing plant. Although properties adjacent to it are in town limits, Tyson had not wanted the property to be annexed to be in the town. Full Story
Montego Bay community faces first contested election for prez
(July 31, 2009) Montego Bay, the north Ocean City neighborhood of 1,523 homes centered around 130th Street, is in the throes of an election with a twist: it the first contested election for association president in the community. Full Story
Day in the life of boating police
Natural Resources Police tasked with keeping water safe
(July 31, 2009) Cpl. Sean Kille of the Maryland Natural Resources Police never ceases to be amazed by the reaction he gets nearly every time he approaches a boat in the waters of Worcester County when on patrol: the boaters smile and wave. Full Story
Berlin allocates EDUs for offices
(July 31, 2009) The Berlin Town Council voted Monday to approve the allocation of 16 units of water and wastewater treatment capacity to Physicians Professional Park in Berlin. One Source Development plans to build two medical condominium buildings, each with more than 28,000 square feet of space, at the corner of Decatur Street and Bay Street. Full Story
MICHAEL JAMES LAUNCHES POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
Michael James, managing partner of the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, at right in back row, kicked off his campaign for the 2010 election to the Maryland General Assembly with an event Sunday at the hotel, where about 250 people gathered in his honor. Among them were his family and former Gov. Robert Ehrlich, center. James, a Republican, narrowly missed winning a seat in the House of Delegates in 2006, coming in a close third. Full Story
Court date moved to August for Berlin man who hit bicyclists
Judge reschedules hearing after defendant does not appear because of rehab
(July 31, 2009) A Berlin man accused of hitting and killing a cyclist with his pickup truck while driving drunk did not appear at his scheduled court date this Monday and the judge was not happy. Full Story
Berlin woman killed in crash as she attempts to cross on Rt. 50
(July 31, 2009) An elderly Berlin woman was killed Monday when her car was hit by a minivan on Route 50 near West Ocean City. According to the Maryland State Police, 78-year-old Mary Rogers Cavey was on a side street west of Jerry Mack Road, on the south side of Route 50. Full Story
Resort earns five-star rating in national beach water survey
(July 31, 2009) The waters off the coast of Ocean City received a five-star rating for quality in a report released Wednesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The superior designation was included in the council's 19th annual beach water quality report, which found that many other of the country's 200 most visited beaches did not fare as well. Full Story
Ocean City to receive nearly $15,000 from June air show profits
Gross profit from summer show amounts to just over $39,000, organizer says
(July 31, 2009) The success of June's OC Air Show will mean just under $15,000 will go to the Ocean City government as its share of the event's profits. That contribution will reduce local government's cash outlay to the show to $30,000. Full Story
Cash for Clunkers brings business to Barrett's
(July 31, 2009) Seven people took advantage of the Cash for Clunkers rebate program at Barrett Chevrolet, Chrysler- Dodge-Jeep in Berlin on Monday, the first day of the federal program. Full Story
LIVING SHORELINE AT MACKY'S
Roman Jesien, science coordinator for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, stands next to a new informative panel describing the living shoreline at Macky's Bayside Bar and Grill in Ocean City. The living shoreline is designed to protect the shoreline and stop migrating sand threatening a valuable tidal pool that houses terrapin, horseshoe crabs, terns and other wildlife. The project was designed by Spencer Rowe, Inc of Ocean City, with Joe Kincaid, Maryland Department of Environment. Planting began in April 2006. The sign was funded by Macky's owner, Macky Stansell, and is an example of how businesses can enhance natural habitat for the betterment of both. Full Story
Final two suspects arrested in June robbery of hotel
(July 31, 2009) Ocean City police have made two more arrests in connection with a June armed robbery at a resort hotel. Another man was arrested in Pennsylvania days after the June 11 robbery occurred. Police said the three men wearing white cloth masks with holes cut out for the eyes and mouth and brandishing handguns entered the Americana Hotel at 513 Atlantic Ave. Full Story
National Night Out event mixes crime prevention with pleasure
(July 31, 2009) Berlin residents are invited to Henry Park on Flower Street on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the 26th annual National Night Out. The Berlin Police Department, the office of Berlin C SAFE (Collaborative Supervision and Focused Enforcement) and several community organizations and businesses will sponsor the event. Full Story
BERLIN BRIEFS
(July 31, 2009) The Berlin Town Council discussed the following issues Monday. Mayor Gee Williams was unable to attend the meeting. Lagoon liner The council voted to approve a proposal by URS, the town's consultants on wastewater issues, to rebid the spray lagoon liner repair project. Full Story
WORCESTER COUNTY BRIEFS
(July 31, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following topics at their July 21 meeting. GovDeals The Department of Public Works, Fleet Management, collected $99,666.71 for 24 vehicles, 22 pieces of equipment and numerous miscellaneous items after selling those items on GovDeals, an online auction site. Full Story
C-SPAN BUS VISITS OCEAN CITY
Ocean City Realtor Karla Morgan, left, joins Tamara Robinson and Doug Hemmig, community relations representatives for C-SPAN, on the C-SPAN Civics Bus which was parked at the convention center on 40th Street Tuesday. The 45- foot mobile production studio and demonstration center is traveling to schools and community venues to share C-SPAN's education and civic resources with people across the country. While in Ocean City, residents and visitors were able to board and take a tour of the bus. Full Story
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