Plan to use Rt. 90 concrete for artificial reef dies
Pieces of bridge being removed for repairs too large to carry out to sea
(Nov. 6, 2009) Plans to use the damaged section of the Route 90 bridge to expand an artificial reef off the Ocean City coast fell through last week, when state officials determined it would be too cumbersome and unsafe to haul the pieces out into the ocean. Full Story
OCEAN CITY BRIEFS
Convention center director to be chosen Ocean City is expected to choose a new convention center director during the Nov. 10 work session. The initial list of 72 candidates for the position was whittled down to three and City Manager Dennis Dare is expected to make his recommendation to the City Council next week. Full Story
Details of new city vehicle policy being refined
Providing cars for police being discussed by Dare and FOP representative
(Nov. 6, 2009) As City Manager Dennis Dare continues to refine the details of Ocean City's new take-home vehicle policy, the police union has decided to delay filing a grievance against the city regarding the loss of the detectives' cars. Full Story
City government in good financial shape, report says
(Nov. 6, 2009) Ocean City's finances are solid enough that the city should be able to weather the sluggish economy, according to an annual report on the resort's financial state of affairs. Finance Administrator Martha Lucey presented the comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended in June 2009 to the City Council on Monday. Full Story
OPA successful in lawsuit over contract for community center
(Nov. 6, 2009) A Worcester County jury awarded the Ocean Pines Association its requested $74,000 refund from a construction management company last week. The jury determined Oct. 29 that Ocean Pines had overpaid SPN in connection with the failed community center project of 2006. Full Story
Community support important to success of county's students
(Nov. 6, 2009) The success of Worcester County's public schools is both a tribute to and a benefit to the community in the county, school officials told the Ocean City Economic Development Committee this week. Members of the Worcester County Board of Education were on hand at Wednesday's meeting of the EDC to speak about the school system and its impact on the community. Full Story
Little to endorse in schools CIP
(Nov. 6, 2009) There was not much to endorse when the Worcester County Commissioners endorsed the Board of Education's capital improvement plan in concept Tuesday because the board is not asking for any additional school construction funds for fiscal year 2011. Full Story
Community stalwart Bridgman remembered
(Nov. 6, 2009) The Worcester County Veterans Memorial held a special place in Roseann Bridgman's heart. Wearing a red hat and red, white and blue outfits, she wore her patriotism proudly and often. She saw how important the memorial was to families of service people past and present. Full Story
Ace of Cakes stars will return to resort for police conference
No decision on whether the cake will be featured on television program
(Nov. 6, 2009) Baltimore's bestknown cake makers will be returning to Ocean City next fall with a cake for a police conference, but it is not yet decided if the event will appear on their hit television show. Ocean City's Fraternal Order of Police lodge is the host of the statewide FOP conference next September and a cake is always the centerpiece of the closing dinner. Full Story
Drivers beware of deer looking for love
With mating season under way, deer more likely to run onto road
(Nov. 6, 2009) 'Tis the season for love — deer love, that is, and Worcester County residents need to be ready for possible encounters with amorous does and bucks. Deer mating season is in full swing, and that means motorists must be extra vigilant. Full Story
County commissioners to form slots council
(Nov. 6, 2009) The Worcester County Commissioners will appoint members to the state mandated gambling advisory group, known as the Local Development Council, as slot machine gambling in the county is less than a year away. Full Story
Task force discusses repairs possible for Pines Yacht Club
Renovations under way at Swim and Racquet Club, including rebuilt deck
(Nov. 6, 2009) Renovations at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club could involve a relocation of the bar, a bridal suite with a wet bar and a gazebo while renovations at a second facility involve a new deck. Extensive renovations at the Yacht Club are planned because of poor conditions of its decks and some of its pilings. Full Story
MVA on Wheels returns to Ocean City November 10
(Nov. 6, 2009) The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's MVA on Wheels will return to Ocean City on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The MVA bus will be parked at the Public Safety Building lot on 65th Street. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full Story
County sinks request for kayak launch site at old landfill site
(Nov. 6, 2009) Plans for a kayak launch at Ayers Creek were nixed Tuesday when the Worcester County Commissioners declined to accept liability for it. Full Story
Liberty Square zoning denied, county zoning maps adopted
(Nov. 6, 2009) Land slated for part of a commercial development across from Stephen Decatur High School will retain its agricultural zoning, the Worcester County Commissioners decided Tuesday. "It's condemnation by legislation," Commissioner Bud Church said after five of the seven commissioners voted for approximately 90. Full Story
Pink Ribbon Classic events raise $105k for Cancer Society
(Nov. 6, 2009) The local Pink Ribbon Classic Series, which offers a handful of events aimed at drawing attention to the effects of breast cancer while raising money for the American Cancer Society for its research programs, prevention, treatment and patient services, went well overall this year, according to organizers. Full Story
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