(Oct. 8, 2015) Hundreds of classic cars from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s are expected in downtown Berlin during Fall Cruisers this Saturday. The annual event is an offshoot of Ocean’s City’s Endless Summer Cruisin’, which will be held Oct. 8-11 in the inlet parking lot and the Ocean City convention center. Organizer Tanya Giles… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Although the weekend’s storm caused millions of dollars of damage to the beach in Ocean City, with minor structural damage as well, Berlin and Ocean Pines were largely unscathed, according to officials in both communities. On Thursday, Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson said emergency preparation was well underway as crews gassed… Read more »

(Oct 8, 2015) Following a closed session last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association board of directors could be nearing an agreement with Sandpiper Energy following what one director described as “at least three years of negotiations.” Sandpiper has already converted propane lines in several communities in Worcester County into natural gas, including Berlin and West… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) While last weekend’s storms did not cause as much damage to the inland areas of Worcester County as some had anticipated, a number of events in Ocean Pines were nevertheless canceled. Originally scheduled for Oct. 3, the the town hall-style meeting with Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino has been rescheduled his town… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Favoring energy efficiency over the many other concerns associated with building a new facility, the Berlin Library Committee received approval from the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday to seek proposals for a “general-contractor-at-risk” arrangement. County Engineer Bill Bradshaw said the setup, which entails a general contractor acting more like consultant during the pre-construction… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Berlin’s Arts & Entertainment Committee is in the preliminary stages of bringing three new outdoor murals to downtown Berlin. The Visitor’s Center, the Barrett Building and Bruder Hill will serve as the canvases, with an estimated cost of $2,500 each, according to committee Chairwoman Heather Layton. Layton said an anonymous donor would… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) When Berlin’s Housing Board of Review met on Sept. 30, it was for the second time in the last decade, but it was the first time that the board has had to address a housing issue. The board reconvened in August, elected Tara Downes as chairwoman, and heard a briefing from Planning… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Following months of work and cooperation between multiple parties, the Ocean Pines Association is poised to recoup thousands in bad debt on a foreclosure property it bought, fixed up and now has under contract to a potential buyer. After struggling to collect assessments from some delinquent properties, the association bought a home… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Organizers of next weekend’s Octoberfest celebration in Berlin are looking for a few good bakers. New to the event, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, is an apple pie baking contest with a $100 top prize. Second- and third-place recipients will receive a gift certificate from Berlin Main Street. Economic and… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) The Manklin Meadows Racquet Center expansion in Ocean Pines inched closer to completion last week, as the Worcester County Planning Commission approved the site plan as presented. Zoning Administrator Jennifer Keener said there were no major issues during the meeting, held last Thursday in Snow Hill. She said the next step is… Read more »