Questions Second Amendment focus Editor, Like the choking cloud of pollen that descends upon Delmarva every otherwise-perfect May morning, a cloud of confusion has enveloped our Worcester County elected officials just as we enter our first new-normal busy season. It seems that the Worcester County sheriff and several of his colleagues on the county commission… Read more »
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OP pools to open at full capacity
(May 20, 2021) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola has announced that Ocean Pines pools will be open with no capacity limitations, in accordance with Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order lifting all existing capacity limitations at indoor and outdoor venues in Maryland. “With the governor’s latest announcement, we’re excited to continue moving toward a return… Read more »
Berlin Commons community space officially greenlighted
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) The Berlin Planning Commission voted 4-1 last week to approve a community green space for special events and outdoor dining at the intersection of Gay and Jefferson streets. The vote, which came after a motion to deny the application died for lack of a second, allows Buzz Meadery owners… Read more »
Pines to hold town hall for short-term rentals concern
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Ocean Pines officials’ discussion of amending Worcester County short-term rental regulations to enhance enforcement capabilities resurfaced during the board of directors meeting on Saturday, with a subsequent town hall on the issue set in short order. Board member Frank Daly introduced recommendations from legal counsel to amend the Declaration… Read more »
White Horse Park, residents reach agreement, avoid trial
By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) Thirty residents of White Horse Park in Ocean Pines reached an agreement with Worcester County and the WHP Community Association last week to avoid a trial and allow the residents to stay in the community year-round until the fall of 2022. “Obviously, the named plaintiffs in the lawsuit are… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Backs Second Amendment Editor, I had no intention of writing a letter to the editor until I read that shortsighted letter in the May 14 edition. A women was lambasting Worcester County Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli for making Worcester County a “sanctuary county.” She defined this by stating “a sanctuary for gun control.” She stated that… Read more »
Berlin spring cruise returns to downtown
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) In another return to normalcy as covid-19 concerns continue to fade, the annual Berlin Spring Cruisers event kicks off on Saturday at 10 a.m. as downtown streets will close to welcome a large contingency of rumbling American muscle cars. Berlin Chamber of Commerce Deputy Director Steve Frene said the… Read more »
Letter to the Editor
Time for concessions on offshore wind Editor, Having owned a business in Ocean City for most of my life, I have trouble fathoming why the Mayor and city council are against offshore wind. The argument against seems to be that tourists will object to the view out to sea. The actual site is so far… Read more »
Purnell Crossing newest changes approved
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Revisions to housing projects at Purnell Crossing north and south were approved by the Berlin Planning Commission in separate votes last week with nary a hint of the consternation expressed by residents when proposals were last put forth in 2019. The planned unit development, located between Old Ocean City… Read more »
Berlin, county settle fire grant differences
Mayor, commissioners see each other’s perspectives, funding amount restored By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Town of Berlin will be receiving funding for fire and emergency services after all. After the Worcester County Commissioners voted last week to cut the middleman out of the process by funding the Berlin Fire Company and EMS directly,… Read more »