Pines advisory board also looking for BOD candidates By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) In its 2017 report, the Ocean Pines Search Committee recommended several changes to the resolution that governs how it operates, but what happened to those recommendations remains unclear. Although they were considered by the bylaws advisory committee, the suggestions… Read more »
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Berlin BZA approves Henry’s Mill exception
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) Meeting for the first time in more than a year, the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals last Wednesday wasted little time approving a variance for lot 21 in the Henry’s Mill subdivision. Applicant Mary Greenwood requested a setback variance for two areas in the rear and side… Read more »
Berlin committee takes deliberate approach
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) The Berlin Falls Park Committee continues to get its dozen members up to speed on a number of studies and surveys done during the last two years. Committee Chairwoman Amy Field described the most recent meeting, last Thursday, as a “fact-gathering session” that reviewed concepts from 2016… Read more »
Reform on Tap Act ‘is very much still alive’
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) While local support is strong for the Reform on Tap Act, which would loosen restrictions on craft brewers, proponents of the measure can only guess how the Maryland General Assembly will vote if it gets to the floor. Last Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners expressed unanimous support,… Read more »
Tuttle announces run for Ocean Pines Board
Candidate’s top concerns improving communications and audit follow through By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) Former Elections Committee Chairman Steve Tuttle on Friday announced his candidacy for the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors. Tuttle, 72, was born in Maine and earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering from Northeastern University, a… Read more »
Berlin gets creative to solve communication breakdown
UPDATE: Berlin Town Administrator Laura Allen said on Thursday representatives from American Tower agreed to remove the LED light and replace it with a softer, red, flashing light to be active during the nighttime. Allen said the light was necessary for air traffic safety. She said the new light “should alleviate any disturbances.” The original… Read more »
Island Creamy to put cherry on top of old laundromat
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) After years of sitting dormant, the old Coin-Op Laundry on 4 Stevenson Lane in Berlin will get a much-needed facelift. The building has served as a commercial storage facility for ubiquitous ice cream shop Island Creamery since its opening last May. Owner Kelly Conklin, during a Historic… Read more »
03.15.18 Berlin Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 15, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Pray for Wendell Human Resources Director Jeff Fleetwood asked the mayor and council to “put Wendell Purnell in their thoughts and prayers.” Fleetwood said Purnell, the superintendent of public… Read more »
Snow Hill Council considers grant for senior center
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) Heading into budget season, Town of Snow Hill officials are eager to help the community’s nonprofit organizations, but also are aware of the limited funds they have to distribute. During a work session last Tuesday, Mayor Charlie Dorman said the Snow Hill Senior Center requested a grant… Read more »
Pocomoke parade planners surprised with certificates
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 8, 2018) Pocomoke City Councilman Dale Trotter on Monday presented certificates of appreciation to Councilwoman Esther Troast and resident Sue Tull for having helped plan a recent surprise homecoming parade for Mayor Bruce Morrison. “Last Sunday, our mayor was able to return home, and what he returned home to… Read more »