(Jan. 15, 2015) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams and the Town Council continued to grapple with the Planning Commission over architectural design standards that will govern new commercial buildings during a public meeting on Monday. Debate began as the council introduced a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend the town code to say that… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Ocean Pines residents showed up in solid numbers to defend Billy Casper Golf’s management of the community course during a special OPA board meeting on Friday, Jan. 9. From the onset, dozens of people filled the small boardroom, spilling out into the hallway and leaving many without seats during the brief public… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners on Feb. 3 will hear what the public has to say about a five-year capital improvements plan that, if left unaltered, would total $105.6 million. That, however, is not just a big “if,” but a mighty “if,” as that includes everything the county departments feel ought to be… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) The sale of the Pines Plaza Commercial Center on Cathell Road early last year was contingent on lowering the number of allocated Equivalent Dwelling Units, which are used to gauge sewer capacity. The original allocation for the Pines Plaza and neighboring commercial properties was 110 but increased to 125 with the assimilation… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Looking for public input on the future of the town, Berlin officials last week officially announced dates for its strategic planning sessions. The town will introduce planning facilitator Christine Becker during a kickoff meeting at Town Hall on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said… Read more »

The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during their most recent regular meeting.   Solid waste overview EA Consulting provided the commissioners with a snapshot “state of the union” presentation highlighting the county’s solid waste program. The overview explained how the current system operates and what measures will need to be taken in… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) After pulling a switch on propane service at the sports core pool late last month, Ocean Pines is looking into similar money-saving moves at other amenities. General Manager Bob Thompson on Monday spoke about the likely change over during budget committee hearings at the Ocean Pines country club. Thompson said the community… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Looking for ideas for new service projects for children, Berlin-based Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services Inc. turned inward. The nonprofit group, which provides mental and social health care services for all age groups, asked the children they serve in the Berlin Youth Club program to come up with new ideas to… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) The Atlantic Hotel will host a special fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 30 to benefit the continued promotion of  “Cool Berlin”  during  2015. This event will honor the families who were responsible for the 1980’s restoration of The Atlantic Hotel. Join them and hotel management and staff in celebrating the 120th anniversary of… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) A chiropractor at Healing Hands in Berlin by day, Dr. Tracy Rush said she has a “higher calling to help others” that has motivated her into international mission work. Rush first became involved in missions after a patient told her about the Appalachia Service Project in 2007, a volunteer effort that repairs… Read more »