By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 5, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council last Monday discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall: Construction update Water Resources and Public Works Director Jane Kreiter said mill and overlay work would soon be done on William Street, Cedar Avenue and Maple Avenue. The roadwork is… Read more »
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Election unlikely to be delayed by Hill lawsuit, clerk says
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 5 2018) In an amended complaint filed with the Worcester County Circuit Court June 27, Brett Hill again disputed the ruling by Ocean Pines Association officials that he is ineligible to run in this year’s election. Hill requested a temporary restraining order to halt election proceedings, but that was apparently… Read more »
Berlin Council incumbents file for reelection
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 5, 2018) Two of three Berlin Town Council incumbents have filed while one, At Large Councilman Thom Gulyas, “expects to file very shortly” to seek a second term, he said. Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said District 1 Councilman Dean Burrell and District 4 Councilman Troy Purnell have already filed…. Read more »
Patriotic activities in OC, Pines, Berlin and Snow Hill
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (June 28, 2018) From a hot dog-eating contest to patriotic concerts and fireworks, a number of Independence Day celebrations will be taking place this weekend and on July 4. Here are some activities planned: Ocean Pines: Freedom 5K: Ocean Pines kicks off its Independence Day celebration on Wednesday with the fourth… Read more »
Climate change grants announced
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) A state park, a town and the county that contains them all received competitive Maryland Department of Natural Resources grants to improve their resiliency in the face of climate change impacts being felt in the area right now. At Assateague Island State Park, the DNR has begun a… Read more »
RFP approved for new Pines pier
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) The Ocean Pines Board on Saturday voted 5-0 to seek bids to replace the sanctuary crab pier. Director Slobodan Trendic said a recent inspection recommended closing the pier because of its deteriorating condition and “overall safety concerns,” and an independent report called for its outright replacement. Director Ted… Read more »
Golfers pitch in on country club renovations
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Members of several Ocean Pines golf committees last week met multiple times with association leadership and an architect from Davis, Bowen and Friedel regarding renovations plans for the golf and country club. That marks a sharp turnaround from about a week ago, when many golfers attended a special… Read more »
Town, fire company, working toward contract for services
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) One day after the Town Council passed an $18.18 million fiscal year 2019 budget, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams elaborated on the fire and EMS portion he said was contingent on signing a contract for services. Williams, during an interview Tuesday, said officials from the town and Berlin Fire… Read more »
Gazette Editorial: Congratulations to Election Day winners
Delegate-elect Wayne Hartman, sheriff’s race victor Matt Crisafulli and State’s Attorney-elect Kris Heiser — congratulations on races well run and elections well won. Congratulations also to the Judges of the Orphans’ Court, Linda Hess, Cheryl Jacobs and Mike Diffendal, who will serve on a deliberative panel whose importance often goes unrecognized until the day that… Read more »
Berlin welcomes newest member of police force
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (June 28, 2018) Police Chief Arnold Downing on Monday introduced the newest member of the town police force, Ofc. Kevin Lloyd. “He graduated last week and he’s ready for the road,” Downing said. “We’re very pleased with the people who actually were part of the selection process and we felt we… Read more »