Berlin residents share concerns over new response fee
BERLIN — Residents continue to worry about new emergency response fees introduced by the Berlin Fire Company. Resident James Walsh addressed the Berlin City Council on Monday to express his frustration at the response fee now being charged by the Berlin Fire Company. He said the public should have known before…
Sunfest is set to return in late October 2023
OCEAN CITY — Despite Sunday being lost to weather issues, Sunfest’s last modified weekend was a big success, and it looks like resort officials are already planning to hold the annual event on the same weekend. end of October next year. Sunfest was created 47 years ago to extend the summer season and…
Homestead tax credit rate will remain the same in Berlin
BERLIN– City officials opted to keep the same homestead tax credit despite plans earlier this week to change it. In an email poll on Tuesday, Berlin City Council voted to keep the property tax credit rate at 5%. While the council had voted its adjustment to 3% on Monday, information made available…
Resort projects and initiatives receive state funding
OCEAN CITY — A handful of major projects in the resort area last week received a fiscal boost from the state as Gov. Larry Hogan announced $72 million in new community development projects and of economic growth. Last Friday, Hogan announced $72 million in new funding for 224 projects and activities around…