BERLIN – Despite being recently installed, issues with railroad crossings in Berlin have already arisen. However, the process to fix the crossings began almost immediately after the town was made aware that there was a problem in the first place.“We’re going to get it resolved,” said Mayor Gee Williams to those in attendance at Monday’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Winterfest Enjoys Early Spike
OCEAN CITY – The first weekend for the Winterfest of Lights this year proved to be electric with a strong turnout on opening night.“The Winterfest of Lights has had a very strong beginning this year,” Special Events Director John Sullivan said.According to Sullivan more than 2,400 folks visited on opening night alone. Senator Jim Mathias,… Read more »
Police Warn Residents Holiday Charity Scams Exist
BERLIN – The holiday season signals a time for charitable giving and donations to those less fortunate, but local law enforcement officials this week warned residents and visitors it can also be a time for the area’s criminal element to prey on the collective good nature in the community.More than any other time of the… Read more »
Ocean City’s Avenue Of Trees Seeks Sponsors
OCEAN CITY – The Avenue of Trees program is on life support as the Recreation and Parks Department is on the hunt for sponsors to keep the holiday display alive.According to Special Events Director John Sullivan, Mayor Rick Meehan started the Avenue of Trees program in 2000 to decorate Baltimore Avenue from 15th to 33rd… Read more »
Man Sentenced To Year In Jail For Leaving Dogs In Hot Vehicle
BERLIN – A Berlin man, awaiting trial on 30 counts of child pornography possession in Worcester, appeared in court in Wicomico last week to face 19 charges related to animal cruelty in that county for an incident in August and was sentenced to nearly a year in jail.Kirt Barren Greenberg, 45, left several dogs, one… Read more »
Lawsuit Against Resort, Coast Guard Dismissed
OCEAN CITY – A U.S. District Court judge last week formally dismissed the federal lawsuit filed against the town of Ocean City and the Coast Guard by the owner of a commercial scallop boat that foundered off the coast of the resort in September 2006.Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Blake officially dismissed the… Read more »
Holiday Shoppers Reminded Of Criminal Element
BERLIN – Hundreds of local residents will likely join the throngs of Black Friday shoppers heading out this weekend to take advantage of the first real bargains of the holiday season, prompting local law enforcement officials this week to issue a few common sense reminders to ensure they, and their packages, make it home safely.Thousands… Read more »
EPA Sued After Denying Proposed Lead Tackle Ban
OCEAN CITY – Two weeks after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied a petition seeking a ban on the use of lead in fishing tackle, a measure which, if approved, could have had serious impacts on Ocean City and other fishing communities, a coalition of environmental groups filed suit in U.S. District Court.In August, a… Read more »
Council Votes To Exempt Museum From Sprinkler Law
BERLIN – The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously waived restrictions requiring the Calvin B. Taylor Museum to use a commercial sprinkler system in favor of a residential one.Currently, the museum is serviced by a three-quarter inch waterline, which is more than sufficient to supply its general water needs. However, installing a fire suppression system would… Read more »
Ocean City Offers Beach Plant Grants To Property Owners
OCEAN CITY – In an ongoing effort to help the health of the beach, Ocean City is offering beach district plant grants.According to Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer, the beach district planting program was developed to address an area in need of attention along the ocean. The area is located behind the primary dune along the… Read more »