BERLIN – Extreme flooding and power outages brought Berlin officials and workers from almost every town department out on Saturday and early Sunday to assist hundreds of residents during and after what town officials said was a once-in-every-1,000-years storm. According to Jane Kreiter, the town’s water resources director, 13.5 inches rain fell on Berlin within… Read more »
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Berlin Fire Co. town funding officially cut
BERLIN — Mayor Gee Williams and the Berlin Council stayed true to their word at Monday’s mayor and council meeting by officially cutting the town’s funding of the Berlin Fire Company in response to what town officials say is the company’s refusal to work with them concerning multiple complaints of harassment. “A total of $557,000… Read more »
Quick gains in Yacht Club poll draws suspicion
OCEAN PINES – An employee or employees of the Ocean Pines Association apparently figured to tip an online poll more in favor of the community’s proposed $4.3 million Yacht Club project last weekend by signing on in favor the plan using an assumed name. The plan is now being considered by members of the association… Read more »
OPA Board members vote for new positions and roles
OCEAN PINES — Tom Terry will continue to serve as president and Dan Stachurski will continue to be the secretary of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, while other posts on the board changed hands last Wednesday. The board’s reorganization came during its first official meeting after the 2012 election, the results of which… Read more »
DEFUNDED: Town guts fire company funding
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 »
Pines corporate charter being revised by OPA
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 zoning code changing for future plan
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 »
Pre-concussion screenings at Pines therapy center
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 »
Multiple Yacht Club info sessions preceed balloting
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 »
Victors of 2012 OPA election to be revealed
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 »