If anything worth doing is worth overdoing, Berlin is overdoing it right. As the only northern Worcester municipality to make it practical or even encourage trick-or-treaters, Berlin has been drawing thousands from Ocean Pines, the resort and even as far as Salisbury for years. Residents and business owners have, at worst, taken it in stride… Read more »
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AGH renovating entryway; project could last 8-12 wks
Atlantic General Hospital will be renovating the entryway to the main lobby area to allow for improved patient and visitor entry and exit. This two-phase project was slated to begin on Oct. 19 and continue for roughly eight to 12 weeks. During both phases, the main lobby portico will be closed to vehicular traffic. Construction… Read more »
Berlin exploring options with solar garden
Last Thursday, Berlin released a request for qualifications regarding a community solar garden that could help lower energy bills for both businesses and residents in the town. In a press release issued that day, Mayor Gee Williams touted renewable energy and said the town was looking for “an experienced firm who will be an effective… Read more »
Williams still big fan of proposed excursion trains
Although the Worcester County Commissioners appeared to cool on the idea and a deal is far from inevitable, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams remains a major proponent of the proposed excursion train. Last week Stone Consulting Vice President Randall Gustafson told the commissioners that its phase two of a $20,000 feasibility study found that an excursion… Read more »
St. Martin’s hosts Wor. Habitat gala
(Oct. 29, 2015) Martin’s Church near Showell on Route 589, more than a hundred people gathered in masquerade masks, blacked-tied suits and flowing ball gowns during Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’s 20th anniversary celebration on Friday. Habitat Vice President Lauren Bunting, addressing the crowd from a podium inside the church, called it a great… Read more »
TYCB declares annual dividends
The Board of Directors of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (TYCB) have declared an annual cash dividend of $0.96 per share. This dividend is payable on Dec. 31 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 10. Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. is the holding company for Calvin B. Taylor Banking… Read more »
MCBP volunteer training for seal stewards, Friday
MCBP is currently recruiting and hosting a volunteer training for seal stewards on Friday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Blue Ox on 127th Street. National Aquarium’s Marine Animal Stranding Coordinator, Jen Dittmar, will conduct the training. This volunteer opportunity is an “on call” opportunity. When a seal hauls out, seal stewards will be… Read more »
Berlin to host stormwater talk on Flower Street
The Town of Berlin is holding a neighborhood meeting to provide an update on the Hudson Branch Stormwater Project at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Multi-Purpose Building located at 130 Flower Street in Berlin. “We’ve submitted the Flower Street culvert work to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for their approval,”… Read more »
Urban Nectar opens Berlin food, art ‘exchange’
Billed as a local food and art exchange, Urban Nectar opened its doors in Berlin last Thursday. Shanen Cute of Local Mojo and Christie McDowell of the Good Farm created the new shop/collective on 10019 Old Ocean City Boulevard across from Burley Oak. Urban Nectar starts with a basic shop, selling items ranging from prepackaged… Read more »
Choptank opens third transformer in Pines
Board members and staff from Choptank Electric Cooperative and Ocean Pines gathered together on Oct. 22 to promote the Ocean Pines Substation’s recent installment of a third transformer. The third transformer was installed to help serve the recent load growth in the Ocean Pines area. “Approximately 50 percent of the time, if one… Read more »