By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Town Council unanimously passed the extension of the temporary moratorium on specific actions of the planning commission, including rezoning, annexation, and final site plan approval, until the start of next year. The Berlin Mayor and Council agreed to stretch the moratorium, or temporary suspension, on the specific actions… Read more »
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Trash contractor agrees to permit OP customers to use smaller cans instead of heavier ones
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines trash collection vendor Republic Services is offering residents the option to use smaller bins for depositing household waste after issues arose with the contractor’s transition to larger, heavier cans. Republic Services, the community’s contractor located in Delmar, recently adjusted its waste collection model to require the utilization… Read more »
Berlin officials discuss local hotel concerns; Nichols: ‘We need to be more aware. That’s what this all boils down to’
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the controversial Microtel hotel proposed for town last week. The facility, a four-story, 78-unit building, brought to the town’s planning commission by developers on March 13, is planned for the east side of Route 113 near Franklin Avenue, across the street from Berlin Intermediate… Read more »
Security cameras lead list of school capital priorities
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 24, 2024) The Worcester County Board of Education is requesting small capital expenditures from the local government. Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dr. Dwayne Abt said that in years when the Worcester County government has supplemental funding, the school system is permitted to request one-time capital expenditures of… Read more »
Outdoor space coming to Berlin restaurant
Brian Shane Staff Writer A Berlin restaurant and distillery is making plans to extend its footprint to a new family-friendly and expansive outdoor space. Forgotten 50 Distilling, located on Old Ocean City Boulevard, on Oct. 16 received approval from Worcester County’s Board of License Commissioners to expand its licensed premises to include 54,450 square feet… Read more »
School construction funding deal approved; Buckingham Elementary will be replaced after state, county agree on financing
Brian Shane Staff Writer Two long-awaited Worcester County school construction projects are officially moving forward after elected officials approved a funding plan that guarantees the county a record high $50 million in state aid. On Oct. 15, the county’s Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the commissioners, the school board, and the… Read more »
Exercise helping Pines woman battle cancer diagnosis
Brian Shane Staff Writer Dawn Ament has been to Africa three times. She’s jumped out of a plane and navigated whitewater rapids on the Colorado River. She’s even making plans to climb the ruins of an ancient Mayan pyramid in Mexico. “I have never been one to shy away from a good challenge and adventure,”… Read more »
Planning continues for club’s 13th Holiday Craft Fair in Pines
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines-based Pine’eer Craft Club is set to host its 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair next month. On Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the group will welcome shoppers at the Ocean Pines Community Center to browse hand-made items by local artisans and crafters, many created… Read more »
Ocean Pines looks into night by pool for grownups; ‘Sunset and Cocktails’ would appeal to adults, not kids
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer The Ocean Pines Association is seeking legal advice on whether to approve or deny the Aquatics Advisory Committee’s proposed “Sunset and Cocktails” event which would cater to adults. The gathering, which would be held at the Yacht Club pool, would gear its entertainment towards adults, including the retiree, single, and… Read more »
Worcester’s literacy coordinator recognized
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer A Worcester County Public Schools literacy coordinator was honored earlier this year for effectively implementing reading and language arts instruction. Cassidy Hamborsky, a coordinator of instruction with WCPS, was named a recipient of the Wilson Language Training’s 2024 Mary Ann Bonneau Administrator Award at Wilson’s National Conference in Boston last… Read more »