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Pines offers double fun at Holiday Holistic Health & Vendor Fairs

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Shoppers might be able to find that elusive original gift idea or the alternative health information needed to start the New Year with renewed energy at the Holiday Holistic Health & Vendor Fairs at the Ocean Pines community center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. Read more »

Board, commission appointments OK’d by Berlin’s council

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By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Two new people were appointed, and eight others were reappointed to several of Berlin’s boards and commissions by a unanimous vote from the Town Council Tuesday evening. “I have confidence they will all serve our community with integrity and uncommon, common sense,” Mayor Gee Williams said in a… Read more »

Homes for America will overhaul its properties

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Nonprofit says cost of rehab, redevelopment will be $12 million By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 21, 2019) Several residential properties in Berlin will soon receive a facelift. “I think they’re getting tired,” said Diane Clyde, Homes for America’s vice president of development. Clyde was referring to the dated look of the 113 Flower St…. Read more »

Pines leaders seeking Coastal Bays support

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It doesn’t happen as often as it should, but now and then there occurs a partnership that makes perfect sense. That would be the union — or possible union — of the Ocean Pines Association and the Coastal Bays Program. Although the two entities have worked together on numerous occasions, one of the most recent… Read more »

Berlin continues with bee haven

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Towns seeks recertification of ‘Bee City’ recognition by looking out for pollinators By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) Increasing the pollinator population in Berlin remains an important pursuit for the town, as it continues the recertification process as a Bee City USA affiliate. “With the issues with the bees disappearing and the other pollinator[s],… Read more »

OP Board meeting briefs

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved updates to resolution M-02, redirected a contact for bulkhead repairs and rescinded an earlier motion seeking bids for auditing services during its meeting on Nov. 2. Resolution M-02 The board approved on second reading updates to resolution M-02 to… Read more »

OP hoping to partner with Coastal Bays

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) While funding remains uncertain, Ocean Pines Association officials are looking at working with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program to secure state grants to address long-term watershed protection efforts. Last week, OPA President Doug Parks, Operations Director Colby Phillips and board member Tom Janasek, who previously chaired the… Read more »

Trash code, waste collection policy gets first reading in Berlin

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By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) An ordinance revising some of the rules in the town’s trash code and waste collection services was intro- duced to the Berlin Town Council Tuesday. Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood said the updates to the trash code were minimal, and included punctuation changes. The town offers to collect yard… Read more »

Berlin recognizes municipal govt.

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Designation declared for Nov., highlighted several services offered in town By Rachel Ravina, Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) Town of Berlin services and staff, as well as residents, were recognized as part of Municipal Government Works Month this November. The Berlin mayor and Town Council issued a proclamation during a meeting Tuesday evening. Town Administrator Jeff… Read more »

Star Charities ends on a high note

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Nov. 14, 2019) Judging by the community generosity exhibited during the Star Charities annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers,” recently departed co-founder Anna Foultz would have been proud, as members sent a record haul to provide comfort for Armed Forces members stationed overseas. Foultz, who launched Star Charities in 2007 with… Read more »