By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Berlin’s first major event of the year, the Berlin Spring Celebration next Saturday, will start a slew of happenings in town that will run all the way to Dec. 31. “Right now it’s the quiet before the storm,” Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “And… Read more »
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Snow Hill Police Chief Davis talks police responsiveness
Says office generally very reactive; stresses need to report crimes immediately By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Although residents at the last two Snow Hill Town Council meetings complained about communication issues with local police, Snow Hill Police Chief Tom Davis said his office is generally very reactive, with an average response time… Read more »
Berlin club gives $3,950 to local nonprofit groups
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (March 22, 2018) The Berlin Lioness Club distributed checks to 12 local organizations, totaling $3,950, on Monday evening at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services’ office in Berlin. “The money donated goes back into the community to help local families in need,” said Berlin Lioness Club President Elaine Anderson. “We give… Read more »
Lane shift complete on 113; Phase 3 ‘80 percent finished’
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) The Monday-morning commute along Route 113 changed slightly, as the northbound lanes were shifted to the new roadway slightly east of the old lanes, but by mid-afternoon all traffic was moved to the new road. That’s not to say traffic won’t shift back as work continues, especially… Read more »
House committee uncorks ‘no’ votes for Reform on Tap
Bill favored by craft beer proponents overwhelmingly defeated, 17-4, last Friday By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) Although proponents of the Reform on Tap Act last week appeared bullish on the prospects of new laws said to be friendlier to Maryland craft brewers, the House Economic Matters Committee voted overwhelmingly to kill House… Read more »
UPDATED: Berlin rehab center withdrawn
By Kara Hallissey, staff writer, and Josh Davis, associate editor (March 23, 2018) A proposal for a rehabilitation center on William Street in Berlin was apparently withdrawn on Thursday by the applicant. The home would have required approval by the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals, but Berlin Planning Director Dave Engelhart said Patrice Hamilton-Ottey of… Read more »
Ocean Pines GM weighs in on audit and budget deficit
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 22, 2018) It’s a popular misconception the projected $2 million budget deficit in Ocean Pines is somehow connected to multiple theft allegations that recently led to approval of a forensic audit, General Manager John Bailey said this week. “The [deficit] is dealing with red ink in the current year… Read more »
Tinkergarten ask sparks debate on public, private use
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) Using public parks for private gain sparked some contention at Monday’s Berlin Town Council meeting, as elected officials weighed in on both sides of the issue. Resident Alison Giska, a literacy coach with the Worcester County Board of Education, asked about using town parks for Tinkergarten classes, a… Read more »
Snow Hill’s event roster to add new Fifth Friday Fests
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) Snow Hill Economic Development Coordinator Michael Day hopes to bring beer to the upcoming Fifth Friday Festivals, a new series of events starting later this month. The Downtown Merchaants Association will run the events — on March 30, June 29 and Aug. 31 — but because that… Read more »
Group pitches rehab home in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) The Berlin Town Council on Monday declined to endorse a proposed rehabilitation house in the town, although officials said they supported the concept. Hope4Recovery Inc. Executive Director Patrice Hamilton-Ottey, an Ocean Pines Police detective, founded the Douglas K. Hamilton House for Recovery in the Newton neighborhood of… Read more »