Officials think again about what to charge if customer rejects utility smart meter By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are rethinking their approval of an opt-out fee for residents who choose not to participate in the municipality’s advanced metering system for electric utilities. Nevertheless, halting the process now could be costly… Read more »
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Berlin continues sidewalk debate
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials are working to pass a new ordinance that would end the town’s cost-share program for sidewalk repairs and instead require the town to fix hazardous walkways itself, provided funding is available. This week’s discussion followed an Aug. 10 meeting when council members directed Town Attorney… Read more »
Berlin approves ADU rules ahead of state deadline
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin officials have approved the town’s guidelines for accessory dwelling units, establishing requirements for their size, occupancy, design, and construction ahead of a state-mandated Oct. 1 deadline. The Town Council approved the ordinance unanimously at its meeting Monday following a joint work session with the Berlin Planning… Read more »
Town greenlights financing policy for EDUs
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) Berlin government is offering payment plans to about 20 property owners whose water consumption exceeds the amount the municipality allocated to them. The Town Council this week approved a policy that gives property owners exceeding their water allocation a way to come into compliance without paying the… Read more »
Plans for Route 113 pedestrian bridge axed; Lower speed limit to 35 mph sought
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) The Town of Berlin will not pursue plans to build a pedestrian bridge over Route 113 to unite the two sides of town, but is aiming to make trip easier through improvements like vehicle speed reduction, shared-use paths, and crosswalk configurations. Over the past few years, Berlin… Read more »
Berlin’s election cancelled, filers declared council members
Newcomers Tony Weeg and Matt Stoehr, incumbent Jay Knerr assume roles Oct. 13 By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) With no contested races this year, Berlin’s municipal election has officially been cancelled. The three candidates who filed for the three available Town Council seats will assume their posts later this month. On Oct. 13,… Read more »
Cell tower going up soon in Ocean Pines
With construction permits in hand, company needs weather’s cooperation By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) A cell phone tower will begin to rise in Ocean Pines next month as consumers, local law enforcement and homeowners association officials look forward to some relief from the unreliable mobile phone service that has plagued the community… Read more »
Ocean Pines moving forward with drainage repair project
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 1, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association is proceeding with a roughly $260,000 drainage improvement project at 903 Ocean Parkway, continuing an effort that staff said has brought the community’s investment in major pipe work to nearly $1 million over the past six years. The Ocean Pines Association’s Board of… Read more »
Lenore P. McQuiggan
Lenore P. McQuiggan Ocean Pines Lenore Patricia McQuiggan, of Ocean Pines, age 91, passed away on Sept. 21, 2026. Born on March 30, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Eisele and Madeleine (Wilent) Eisele. Lenore (Lee) resided in Ocean City, Maryland throughout most of her childhood, often taking trips… Read more »
Joshua Martin Reptsik
Joshua Martin Reptsik Berlin Joshua (Josh) Reptsik, 48, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 16, 2026. A resilient fighter to the end, he bravely battled cancer multiple times over the past 26 years before it ultimately claimed his life. Born on Nov. 11, 1977, in Lansdale, Pa.,… Read more »