(Dec. 15, 2016) A sign inserted into a large pylon outside the Berlin Butcher Shop on Williams Street will stay in place, following a ruling by the Berlin Board of Appeals last Wednesday. That decision overturns an October order by the Berlin Historic District Commission, when Commissioner Robert Poli said the sign presented a series… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The new Berlin Branch Library project will enter the construction bidding phase next month after the Worcester County Commissioners approved a final pre-bid cost estimate at its meeting last Tuesday. In presenting a progress report, county library Director Jennifer Ranck said the library project has received more than $1.7 million in state… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association has announced the addition of a new network administrator to its staff of full-time employees. Paul Fazzalaro has accepted the position of network administrator for Ocean Pines. He has over 16 years of experience in information technology activities. He has a proven record of achieving results through customer… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Ocean Pines will soon build a new bar inside its yacht club and install a playground area for children on the outside patio, according to interim General Manager Brett Hill. “Tuffy’s Tavern” will be installed in the lobby area next week, using a sign apparently rescued from the previous yacht club. During… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Twenty Worcester County elementary school children spent last Saturday morning racing around the Berlin Wal-Mart while picking out Christmas presents with a Maryland State Police officer following closely behind, pushing a cart full of their treasures during “Shop with a Cop.” The Berlin Barrack state troopers partnered with the Worcester County CRICKET… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) Federal District Court Judge J. Frederick Motz recently ruled the United States Department of Justice can intervene as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by three former Pocomoke City Police officers who allege that they were subjected to discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint filed by the United… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 216) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during their Dec. 12 meeting at Town Hall. Audit report PKS & Company presented an “unmodified” opinion of Berlin financials, also known as a “clean opinion,” which PKS Partner Michael Kleger said was the “highest level of service” the company could provide as… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during its Dec. 9 public meeting in the community center: Treasurer’s report According to the monthly treasurer’s report presented by Director Pat Supik, Ocean Pines finished the four-month period ending on Oct. 31 with a $3.698 million net, with $9.649 million… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) The Berlin Historic District Commission discussed the following items during its Dec. 7 meeting at Town Hall: Four votes Four of the five members of the panel were present during the meeting: Chairwoman Carol Rose and commission members Mary Moore, Robert Poli and Laura Sterns. Odd Fellows The commission approved two changes… Read more »

(Dec. 15, 2016) It’s time to “Deck the Paws” at Zenna Wellness. A yoga class will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 3-5 p.m. at Zenna Wellness Studio located at 10 South Main Street, Berlin. This class is unique because participants will practice yoga alongside adoptable, cuddly, playful kittens from Worcester County Humane Society…. Read more »