(Nov. 10, 2016) The Berlin Historic District Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Nov. 2: Signs The commission unanimously approved a sandblasted, hanging wooden sign at Edward Jones on 29 Broad Street. Although the applicant asked for exterior lettering, not always a given for Main Street businesses, Chairwoman Carol… Read more »
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Furnace Town hosting Wag and Walk through Poco forest
(Nov. 10, 2016) Furnace Town, just north of Snow Hill, is inviting dogs and parents to explore the Pocomoke Forest a bit off this beaten path this Saturday afternoon as part of the third annual Wag and Walk fundraiser, which will support interpretive programs at the living heritage village. “It’s a nice way to spend… Read more »
Berlin schedules two dates for fall bulk trash pickup
(Nov. 10, 2016) The Town of Berlin’s residential fall bulk trash pickup is scheduled for Nov. 16 and 30. The bulk pick up dates are based on residential garbage service. “If your normal trash day is a Tuesday or a Wednesday, your bulk pick up day is Wednesday, Nov. 16th. If your normal trash day… Read more »
Community Foundation hosts annual awards
(Nov. 10, 2016) During a packed annual meeting at the Fountains in Salisbury, last Friday, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) welcomed several new and returning board members, said goodbye to three who served the local nonprofit for more than a decade each, and honored several people – and one organization – who… Read more »
Veterans Day celebrations in Wor., Wicomico
(Nov. 10, 2016) American military veterans will be honored during ceremonies and activities, Thursday, Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 11, at several locations around the area. Ocean Pines: • Worcester County Veterans Memorial: The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation will present its 13th annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The… Read more »
Berlin Parks Commission Briefs
(Nov. 10, 2016) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during its Nov. 1 meeting at Town Hall: Slide show Town Administrator Laura Allen briefed the commission on her trip to Southeast Asia earlier this year. As part of a program sponsored by the U.S. State Department, two young professionals from that region came… Read more »
Pine Tones Chorus performance set for Sun. in Berlin
(Nov. 10, 2016) The Pine Tones Chorus will present a special anniversary concert at Temple Bat Yam in Berlin on Sunday at 3 p.m. The free concert honors June Todd in celebration of 18 years playing organ at the Temple’s Friday evening services. Todd is also known locally as director of the Pine Tones Chorus… Read more »
Birders flock to Berlin Falls for Rarity Roundup this Sat.
(Nov. 10, 2016) Birders will often go to great lengths to capture an elusive species, and often have, as they scoured the site of the former Tyson Plant in Berlin as a noted hotspot, whether they were technically welcome there or not. The damages, and statutes of limitations on any potential offenses are probably offset… Read more »
Major Pines fire leaves four in limbo
(Nov. 3, 2016) One of the largest fires in recent years destroyed a home in Ocean Pines last week, leaving four residents in their early 20s displaced and in a state of shock. Out of those ashes, however, a community has come together to support them. According to Ocean Pines Fire Department Chief Steve Grunewald,… Read more »
Special session called to address Pines FY18 budget
(Nov. 3, 2016) With no regular meeting scheduled this month and work on the next fiscal-year budget already underway, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors called a special session for Monday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Community Center to review progress in several areas. On Oct. 22, the directors passed a limited… Read more »