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Berlin Council discusses how to use casino revenue

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) The Berlin TownCouncil and Mayor Zack Tyndall had preliminary discussions Monday evening on how to spend the casino revenue it received through the Local Impact Grant process. The Town of Berlin creates a multi-year plan for the funds. The grants, which were created by the Maryland General Assembly… Read more »

Tons of leaves can be left at public works

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It’s that time of year again for leaf-raking residents By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) One hundred tons, that’s the weight of leaves and pine needles that Ocean Pines residents collect in a year. And leaf season is almost upon us. While the leaves will stay green for a few more weeks, Ocean Pines… Read more »

Berlin to request funding to address connectivity issues

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) All parts of Berlin could become more connected and accessible if the town obtains a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. On Monday night, the Town Council authorized the application for federal funds to improve walkability, safety and affordable transportation access and address barriers to connectivity, especially… Read more »

Berlin Council discusses snow, jobs, medical leave

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By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) If it snows this winter, the Town of Berlin will have plenty of salt for its roads, following the Town Council’s approval Monday night of a three-year agreements with the state department of transportation. The agreement will allow the town to obtain salt from the State Highway Administration… Read more »

Rick Farr assumes OPA presidency

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Position seemed unlikely back when he was suing  to validate his candidacy By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 21, 2023) Ocean Pines Association’s new president, Rick Farr, has come a long way since his rocky election to the board of directors in 2021, when he was disqualified because the property in which he lived was held… Read more »

Fiddlers convention cancelled due to weather

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By Stewart Dobson, Editor (Sept. 21, 2023) In 2020, it was the coronavirus. In 2023, the most likely cause of the cancelation of the Berlin Fiddlers Convention is nimbostratus. Those would be the heavy storm clouds that deliver prolonged rain,  which is what the National Weather Service is predicting locally for Friday night and  Saturday in… Read more »

Berlin Zoning appeals board approves apartment complex

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 21, 2023) The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals last Wednesday agreed to grant the Assateague Landing Apartments project the conditional use zoning designation its owner needs to proceed with the development. The site plan, which showed single-story townhouse dwellings consisting of 20 apartments at 534 Bay Street, was approved… Read more »

Berlin Planning Commission approves multi-use building on Gay Street

By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 21, 2023) The Berlin Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for a multi-use business and residential building at 19 Gay Street on Tuesday.  Occupying the property currently are a house and shed that will be demolished to make way for a three-story building, with the first story available for businesses… Read more »