BERLIN — Months of quiet volleying between the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company and the Town of Berlin over allegations of harassment in the workplace turned into a major public row Tuesday, when town officials announced they were cutting all funding for the organization. The official statement released by Mayor Gee Williams with the council’s backing… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – A rewrite of the Ocean Pines Association’s corporate charter is being reviewed by association officials before being adopted by the OPA Board of Directors. “We have drafted a series of questions for [OPA] attorney Joe Moore about clarifications we want to make,” said Jim Trummel, chairman of the By-laws and Resolutions Advisory… Read more »

BERLIN – Berlin’s zoning code is about to see some changes to bring it in line with the 2010 comprehensive plan and to clear up language to reflect current usage. “The zoning code is in a constant stage of revision. Sometimes it’s best to address it as a whole [rather] than little pieces at a… Read more »

BERLIN — Free balance screenings to test for concussion symptoms for children planning to participate in fall sports programs are available at Atlantic Physical Therapy off Cathell Road. Since last week, about 100 young athletes from local schools have come in to the gym and physical therapy center to take part in the Biodex Concussion… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – In preparation for the ballot question to be mailed Friday asking Ocean Pines Association members whether a new yacht club should be built, the OPA Board of Directors has organized several events to explain how the proposed $4.3 million Yacht Club project came to be. On Monday, property owners were invited to… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – After months of debate and campaigning by candidates, the results of the 2012 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election will be revealed at the OPA Annual Meeting on Saturday at the Ocean Pines Community Center in White Horse Park. Before announcing election results, OPA General Manager Bob Thompson and members of… Read more »

OCEAN PINES — After years of appeal, the Ocean Pines Association will no longer continue to fight the decision of the United States Tax Court which found the homeowner’s association responsible for taxes related to beach parking income in tax year 2004. “The OPA has, in consultation with its independent auditors and legal counsel, determined… Read more »

BERLIN – Children 4-7 years old are invited to sign up for this year’s Little Miss & Mister Berlin Peach Pageant, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 10 on the front steps of the Atlantic Hotel on North Main Street. Starting at 6 p.m., boys and girls dressed in their “Sunday best” attire will be judged based… Read more »

BERLIN – The lawn of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on North Main Street will be loaded with peaches, peaches and more peaches on Saturday, Aug. 4, during the Berlin Peach Festival. In recognition of Berlin’s past as a prominent peach grower and distributor, the fourth annual event will bring thousands to participate in… Read more »

BERLIN — A series of minor road and sidewalk upgrades will be performed by the end of September, according to a report given by Berlin Public Works Director Michael Gibbons at Monday’s Berlin Town Hall Mayor and Council Meeting. “We have identified these areas as the worst,” said Gibbons, who identified North Main and Flower… Read more »