By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council agreed to reallocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds set aside for other capital projects to be moved to downtown parking efforts. At the governing body’s Tuesday, Nov. 12 meeting, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall recommended that the council agree to reallocate chunks of remaining money… Read more »
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OPA, Garden Club project aims to attract beneficial insects to new plant beds
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association continues to prioritize its environmental impact and beautification efforts by installing pollinator garden beds on Ocean Parkway medians. Pollinator gardens are essential to the health of the ecosystem. They aid the survival of pollinating insects, like bees, through attraction by planting flora that produces pollen and… Read more »
Berlin approves change to start time of meetings
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Per a motion made and approved last week, Berlin Mayor and Council meetings will now begin at 6 p.m., moving up an hour from the previously established start time of 7 p.m. Councilmember Steve Green suggested modifying the time at which meetings begin at the Berlin Town Council’s Tuesday, Nov…. Read more »
Microtel wins support vital to continuing forward; Project’s revised concept earns commission backing
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Developers for the proposed Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham received the approval they needed last week to continue moving forward. In what was at least the fourth appearance before the body in the last year, the Microtel representatives presented a revised concept plan to the Berlin Planning Commission once… Read more »
Berlin planners support new commercial building design guidelines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Planning Commission supports the adoption of Worcester County’s design guidelines and standards as an interim solution until a planning director is hired. The commission has agreed to amend the Worcester County design guidelines, tweaking them to fit the historic town so that commercial developers may have a set… Read more »
Resident’s idea becomes new trail in Ocean Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer Ocean Pines pedestrians will now have another trail option with a new walking path from Pintail Park to Mumford’s Landing entrance by the community’s yacht club. According to a press release issued by OPA, Bay Colony resident Ralph Ferrusi emailed the association to suggest creating a trail through the open… Read more »
Berlin officials talk building sale specifics
Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council continue to discuss the sale of Heron Park’s parcel 57 for $1.2 million as the developers and the town work toward an official agreement. The Town of Berlin and developers Palmer and Sandy Gillis of Coastal Ventures Properties entered into extended negotiations in July regarding the… Read more »
State plans Critical Area boundary changes; Commissioners learn about changes to borders leading to net loss of 377 acres
By Brian Shane Staff Writer State officials are almost done redrawing of the boundaries of Worcester County’s most environmentally sensitive areas, meaning some landowners will see increased governmental protection overlaid onto their property. However, landowners won’t be affected directly unless they want to proceed with some kind of redevelopment, according to Lisa Hoerger, a regulation… Read more »
Berlin wins two Maryland tourism awards
The Town of Berlin its Main Street and Art and Entertainment District won two awards at the Maryland Tourism Coalition’s Annual Summit held last week. Berlin was recognized with the ‘Best Event’ award for The Berlin Farmers Market (small budget category) and the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ award for the ‘Berlin Bubble Project. Ivy… Read more »
Berlin planning holiday events
Tara Fischer Staff Writer Berlin is celebrating the holiday season this year with beloved and festive traditions, beginning with the planned arrival of the town’s Christmas tree on Monday, Nov. 18. The Merry Marketplace is returning, and Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said that the Berlin Main Street Program is partnering with… Read more »