Local officials have voiced fresh opposition to legislation that would facilitate the evaluation and approval of revised offshore wind projects off the area coast.
Ocean City, Worcester County officials continue opposing offshore wind legislation
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Ocean Pines customers exempt from flush fee once again
Ocean Pines sanitary sewer customers could see savings on their water and sewer bills this year after Maryland Department of the Environment officials granted a request to exempt the utility from a flush fee.
Police escort organized to celebrate Berlin Intermediate student’s 11th birthday
Berlin Intermediate School fifth-grader Conor Pellinger arrived at school with a police escort on March 15 for a celebration of his 11th birthday with fellow students and local law enforcement officials.
Proposed Microtel in Berlin draws opposition
Berlin planning commissioners told developers planning a Microtel Hotel on the east side of Route 113 on March 13 that they need to make architectural improvements to build it in town.
Berlin Planning Commission discussing proposed Wawa March 27
The Berlin Planning Commission is set to discuss proposed plans for a Wawa convenience store store at the intersection of North Main Street and Route 50 at a meeting on March 27.
Ocean Pines Association hires new racquet sports director
The Ocean Pines Association has named veteran area tennis coach Terry Underkoffler as the new director of racquet sports. Veteran coach Terry Underkoffler took over March 15 By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer Terry Underkoffler, a tennis coach from Ocean Pines and Worcester Preparatory School, has been named the new director of racquet sports for the… Read more »
Ocean Pines smoke testing set March 21-26
Members of the Worcester County Public Works Water and Wastewater Division will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system March 21-26 in Ocean Pines.
Old Berlin chicken plant demo gets underway
The first hammers have been swung to kickstart the demolition of the long-shuttered former chicken processing plant building at Heron Park in Berlin.
Hearing March 25 on US Wind’s plans to build pier in West Ocean City
A public hearing is set for March 25 on a US Wind application to build a concrete pier off Harbor Road in West Ocean City.
Ocean City asking for more money from Worcester County this year
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said the town officials are seeking more unrestricted grant funds, as well as continued support of funding EMS service in West Ocean City, from Worcester County in the coming fiscal year.