(Nov. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association has announced leaf collection procedures for its residents this fall. Ocean Pines Public Works and Republic Services will both aid in the collection. Current Republic Services customers may place up to four bags of leaves curbside for each scheduled pickup in addition to regular trash pickup. Trash collection… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) Following a pingpong battle that first sent the matter back to the Berlin Planning Commission, the Town Council voted 3-1 Monday to approve an amendment to the town zoning code allowing for up to 36”units in multi-family dwellings in new constructions. Rinnier Development Company and its new Oceans East project on Seahawk… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin’s annual Just Walk returns this Saturday, with new additions to the event, including expanded offerings for children and more health screenings via a partnership with the Worcester County Health Department. Registration for the fourth annual walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. Participants can take a… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) According to a recent focus group conducted in Ocean Pines as part of the formulation of its comprehensive plan, the majority of residents would like things to “stay the way [they] used to be.” That’s according to Dr. Memo Diriker, who is helping gather data for the plan with Salisbury University’s BEACON… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin officials offered some reassurances to Flower Street residents last Wednesday during a stormwater presentation at the multipurpose building. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams began the session by saying it was meant to update efforts that began in 2014 when the Flower Street culvert replacement essentially began in east Berlin. “Progress … has… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) To keep up with growing demand for services and to address internal space concerns, the Worcester County Commissioner committed to adding space to the county’s Recreation Center in Snow Hill last year. The addition is nearly complete and is scheduled to open by the beginning of next month if all goes well…. Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) Following several months of behind-the-scenes work, Berlin Coffee House will celebrate the opening of its new “Maryland with Pride” section with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at 5 p.m. Owner Peggy Hagy said the idea came from Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells, who, in turn, gave a nod to Chis… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) Despite indications that one or more special sessions could be called, two matters discussed at length during the last regular meeting of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors will likely have to waiting until the next regular meeting, on Nov. 19. Last month, directors Dave Stevens and Jack Collins raised several questions… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) The Berlin mayor and Town Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday. Permits and licenses The council voted 3-1 to approve a resolution on the town’s ability to withhold permits and licenses because of overdue accounts. Allen said the measure codified current town practices, allowing… Read more »

(Nov. 12, 2015) Along with a number of other charitable undertakings, Berlin’s Church Mouse has given an average of $15,000 a year to area nonprofits as part of its monthly outreach program in conjunction with the town’s 2nd Friday Art Stroll. Organizer Helen Wiley said that aspect of the program started four years ago when… Read more »