Four-day storm brings flooding, beach erosion and traffic backups
Back-to-back nor'easters bring heavy rain and strong winds to OC over weekend
(Oct. 23, 2009) A blustery weekend throughout the northeast led to flooded streets, road closures and major traffic backups in Ocean City, though the resort weathered the storm with minimal damage. Full Story
Pines employee injured when tree falls, strikes head
(Oct. 23, 2009) An Ocean Pines Association employee received a serious head injury Wednesday morning when he was cutting down trees in the North Gate area. The accident happened just before 8 a.m. Capt. Full Story
Illegal gambling machines seized from Del. restaurant
(Oct. 23, 2009) A restaurant in Fenwick Island, Del., was raided by agents with the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security last week following an investigation into alleged illegal gambling. Full Story
OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS
(Oct. 23, 2009) The following items were discussed by the Ocean City Council Monday night. Councilwoman Margaret Pillas did not attend the meeting. Comprehensive plan The council adopted two new sections into the city's comprehensive plan that outlines visions for future growth and development. Full Story
New electricity transmission line receives OC support
Line to run through three states; should help ease congestion, other issues
(Oct. 23, 2009) A new electricity transmission line spanning Virginia, Maryland and Delaware is being touted as a cure for many of the power delivery troubles caused by the congested energy supply system in the region. Full Story
Ocean City buses will follow winter schedule starting Nov. 2
(Oct. 23, 2009) Town of Ocean City buses will begin operating on winter schedule Monday, Nov. 2. Bus service will run approximately every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. Winter bus schedule runs until April 1, 2010. Passengers can ride the bus for $2. The $2 ride-all-day pass allows passengers to ride the bus from 6 a.m. the day the ticket is purchased until 6 a.m. Full Story
Berlin residents may place large items out for pickup Nov. 4, 18
(Oct. 23, 2009)The annual fall bulk cleanup campaign in Berlin will begin with "large item garbage collection" on Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Wednesday, Nov. 18. Those receiving trash pickup on Tuesday or Wednesday will receive bulk collection on Nov. 4. Those receiving trash pickup on Thursday will receive bulk collection on Nov. 18. Full Story
COMMUNITY HONORS SORIN
Worcester County Commissioners Vice President Bud Church thanks local philanthropist Eunice Sorin for her $500,000 donation to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce during an Oct. 14 ceremony. The chamber renamed its Route 50 visitors center after Sorin and created a photo wall in her honor, which was unveiled Oct. 14. Full Story
County urged to move forward with fence replacement project
(Oct. 23, 2009) The Ocean Pines Association's board of directors will ask the Ocean Pines Water and Wastewater Advisory Board to make a priority issue of the need to replace the fences around pumping stations in the community. Full Story
PINES POLICE CONDUCT STAFF INSPECTION
Ocean Pines Police Chief David C. Massey looks under the hood of one of the departent's vehicles during a recent staff inspection. A staff inspection is an audit of personnel and equipment — officers are thoroughly inspected for appearance and equipment; vehicles are inspected for required equipment; and police headquarters, including the property and evidence room, is audited. The goal of a staff inspection is to maintain both a professional appearance and determine any internal needs and controls that are necessary to make the department more efficient. Full Story
Route 589 rezoning issues on hold
Commissioners opt to postpone decisions until Busick returns
(Oct. 23, 2009) Concerns about increased traffic due to slot machine gambling at Ocean Downs and an overabundance of vacant commercial buildings on Route 589 caused consternation among the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday as they considered the proposed comprehensive rezoning maps. Full Story
Councilman calls for committee to look at parking in resort
(Oct. 23, 2009) To increase city revenues and ensure a more equitable way of charging visitors for parking in Ocean City, Councilman Joe Hall is calling for the formation of a citizens committee to review parking throughout the resort. Full Story
OC Council approves three-year contract extension for northern beach stand owners
(Oct. 23, 2009) Citing economic concerns, the operators of beach equipment rental stands in the north end of Ocean City asked to have their contracts renewed for a three-year term in order to avoid a bidding process that could cost them their businesses. Full Story
Dates announced for fall flushing of water mains in OC
(Oct. 23, 2009) The town of Ocean City Water Department will conduct its fall flushing of water mains Sunday through Thursday, Oct. 25-29, between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. Should any discoloration of water occur during this period, residents are reminded to let the faucet run for several minutes until the water clears. Full Story
OC PLANNING & ZONING BRIEFS
(Oct. 23, 2009) The following topics were discussed by the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday. Commissioners Peck Miller and Joel Brous were absent from the meeting. Full Story
Section of Rt.113 project completed, now open to drivers
(Oct. 23, 2009) Motorists this week were expected to be driving on the new portion of the four-lane highway from Hayes Landing Road on the outskirts of Berlin to Goody Hill Road. Work on the 2.5-mile stretch of Route 113 started in August 2008. This portion of the project cost $22. Full Story
OPEN HOUSE?
Though it felt like a summer day on Wednesday, Northside Park was beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Winterfest of Lights displays, including the frame for the tent that will house Santa's workshop and Yukon Cornelius's gift shop, above, are in the process of being installed at the park. Winterfest will run from Nov. 19 to Jan. 2. Full Story
PinesYacht Club closing for repairs, renovations
(Oct. 23, 2009) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club will be closed from September 2010 until May 2011 for needed renovations and repairs. The Ocean Pines Association board of directors voted unanimously Oct. 21 to close the facility for safety reasons. The decks in particular are in poor condition. Full Story
Site plan approval extended for former concrete plant site
(Oct. 23, 2009) The owner of a large downtown Ocean City property requested a one-year extension on design plans for a new development at the site in order to market the plans along with the property. Full Story
Web cam shows Rt.90 bridge work
(Oct. 23, 2009) Work is under way on the Maryland Route 90 bridge to replace an 85-foot section of the span that crosses the Assawoman Bay, and the public can now watch the progress of the project via a Web cam. A Web cam in the 65th Street Public Works Complex is now pointed toward the bridge. The work can be viewed by logging onto www.oceancitymd. Full Story
Proposed development at Tripoli Street pleases Planning Commission
(Oct. 23, 2009) A proposed development in Berlin drew praise from the town's Planning Commission on Oct. 14. "I'm very impressed with your concept. I think it could be a model project for the town," commission member Pete Cosby said. Full Story
County plans another session to hear concerns about zoning
(Oct. 23, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners raised no objections Tuesday when the final recommendations about maintaining the current zoning maps for South Point and parts of Rou8te 611 were presented during a work session. Full Story
Planning commission not fans of bone docs' plans for Berlin center
(Oct. 23, 2009) It was a dose of negativity last Wednesday for doctors who want to build and operate an orthopedics center in Berlin. "I think there's got to be some flexibility in the design of the building," Berlin Planning Commission member Ron Cascio told Jeff Harmon of Becker Morgan Group, an architectural and engineering firm in Salisbury. Full Story
Beware what you ask for because you might get caught
(Oct. 23, 2009) Residents in houses or subdivisions along Shingle Landing Road might regret asking for something to be done there to curb speeding. "It's the local citizenry causing the problem," Public Works Director John Tustin told the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday. Full Story
Luxury Living Show features variety of products, services
(Oct. 23, 2009) Approximately 2,500 people attended Coastal Style Magazine's inaugural Luxury Living Show last year and organizers are anticipating an even higher turnout in 2009, with some new elements added to the event, including "Toast Our Coast. Full Story
Roll for chance at dinner discount
(Oct. 23, 2009) "Are you feeling lucky?" That is what Julius Adam Sanders, executive chef and owner of Jules Fine Dining restaurant, is asking his customers. On Tuesday nights with the roll of the dice, diners have the opportunity to receive 10 to 60 percent off their entire check. Full Story
Class rank review begins in Worcester
(Oct. 23, 2009) Worcester County Public Schools' Class Rank and Senior Recognition Committee held its first meeting on Oct. 7. Comprised of parents, students, teachers, guidance counselors, a board of education member and administrators, the 27-member committee is charged with reviewing the school systems' long-standing class rank system. Full Story
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