Boardwalk bike concerns aired Editor, As residents of Berlin, Maryland, we enjoy spending time on Ocean City’s Boardwalk. However, we believe there is a safety issue that deserves your attention. Bicycles and other forms of “foot-operated” transportation often operate along the Boardwalk and their operators often have little regard for pedestrian safety—with no warning when… Read more »
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Berlin luminaria display honors covid victims
By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Rockville-based Boy Scout Christian Martin and his mother Lybbi, who relocated to Ocean Pines at the onset of covid-19, are planning a Memorial Day Weekend remembrance outside the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin for those who perished during the pandemic. Lybbi Martin, who serves as Troop #763 assistant scoutmaster, moved… Read more »
Tyndall says he will veto budget plan
Knerr adds, cuts and moves money with full support of Town Council By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Despite a pledge from Mayor Zack Tyndall to veto the measure, the Berlin Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a host of budget adjustments proposed by Councilman Jay Knerr. Following a public hearing for the FY22 budget,… Read more »
Bathtub Races approved, fireworks in Heron Park
By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Berlin’s annual Bathtub Races were approved for this summer and a proposal to relocate July 4 fireworks was abandoned with the prior Heron Park revived during the mayor and Town Council meeting on Monday. Larnet St. Amant and Steve Frene, with the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, presented plans to… Read more »
Hill looks to appeal BZA Inn Berlin decision
Longtime resident voices concerns about impact on residential neighborhood By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) Worried about the effect the expansion of commercial projects have on residential neighborhoods, Joe Hill on Monday asked the Berlin mayor and Town Council to examine conditional use zoning codes for potential revisions. Hill, a Berlin resident and business owner,… Read more »
Worcester County Commissioner Briefs
By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during the May 18 meeting: Kari’s Law The commissioners unanimously passed the adoption and enforcement of the federal Kari’s Law, which requires multi-line telephone systems to allow direct access to call 911. Kari’s Law is named after Kari Hunt, who was murdered… Read more »
Communications committee vets host of Pines-based deals
By Greg Ellison (May 27, 2021) The Ocean Pines Communication Committee discussed the following topics during its meeting on May 20. Pines history panel Reviving discussions about the Ocean Pines Residents Academy, which was released online recently, Marketing Coordinator Julie Malinowski said additional video footage relating to the community’s founding era was shot days earlier with… Read more »
Covid-19 restaurant outdoor seating permits extended
Ruling allows expansion to accommodate restrictions By Jack Chavez (May 27, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved an extension for temporary outdoor seating permits until 60 days after the county lifts its state of emergency declaration on May 18. “These programs were developed last year,” said Development, Review and Planning Deputy Director Jennifer Keener. “It… Read more »
Edward C. Johnson Jr.
Edward C. Johnson Jr. Berlin Edward “Eddie” C. Johnson Jr, 70, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, in Atlantic General Hospital after a long illness. Born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Edward was the eldest of three children born to Mae P. Johnson and Edward C. Johnson Sr., who are both deceased. The family lived… Read more »
Paul’s special sauce for stone crab claws
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC-3 Reprinted from May 21, 2020 Once again, Capt. Sonny comes through for the win! I know I write about the champions of the sea perhaps too much, but one of my favorite parts of living down here is driving to the commercial docks for dinner. Whether it is day-boat… Read more »