By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall last Monday: Swearing in The council swore in several new Berlin board and commission members appointed during a previous meeting. Appointed were: Woody Bunting, Joe Moore, Jay Knerr and Doug Parks to… Read more »
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Berlin introduces $7.05 million gen. fund budget draft
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) The Town of Berlin introduced the first draft of its fiscal 2019 general fund budget Monday by unveiling a $7.05 million package that contains a projected decrease of almost 9 percent. General fund spending covers elected officials, administration, finance, customer accounts, buildings and grounds, police, public works, sanitation,… Read more »
Three election winners, but not all will get equal terms
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) There’s an interesting wrinkle in the Ocean Pines election this year, according to newly confirmed Elections Committee Chairman Steve Habeger. After ballots are mailed on July 10, voters may select up to three candidates for the board of directors. However, not all of the winners will serve… Read more »
Light-hearted signs point to downtown Berlin
Along with volunteering at town events, Wiley handles slogans at Rt. 50 entrance By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) Although some issues were reported with new parking systems in the Ocean City inlet lot, parking in downtown Berlin remains free and relatively painless. A town sign near the corner of Route 50 and… Read more »
OPA looking for diverse candidates
Application deadline May 10; Association will elect three to board of directors By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) Ocean Pines officials are encouraging homeowners in good standing to file for board of directors candidacy ahead of the May 10 application deadline. Three slots will be available on the seven-member panel this year. “For… Read more »
Search committee to meet in closed session on May 11
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) Search Committee Chairman Ken Koroknay wagered last Friday that the Ocean Pines Association would have enough board of director filings by the May 10 deadline. As of press time, three applications had been received and at least five are required during this election cycle. Association bylaws require… Read more »
Take Pride in Berlin Week returns, April 21-28
Clean-Up Day on Saturday calls for volunteers to help spruce up three town parks By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) The annual Berlin Clean-Up Day, Saturday, kicks off the weeklong “Take Pride in Berlin Week,” April 21-28. “The basic idea is for volunteers to come to the parks and help us spruce up,… Read more »
Committee against candidate advertising; board to weigh in
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) The Ocean Pines Elections Committee last Friday approved a motion to ban candidate advertisements from association publications. Committee Chairman Steve Habeger said there is ambiguity about certain campaign materials in the government documents. On one hand, the articles of incorporation state, “the association shall not participate in… Read more »
Strong opposition to proposed Burley Street subdivision
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) Residents of Burley Street in Berlin were not happy about a proposed residential subdivision discussed during the planning commission meeting last Wednesday. Planner Bob Hand of R D Hand & Associates Inc. described the proposal as a four-lot subdivision on Burley Street, just shy of two acres,… Read more »
‘Hide and Seek,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ coming
New promotional ideas to keep kids, shoppers busy and help improve parking By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (April 19, 2018) Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells is working on several promotions to keep people moving downtown. For visitors, Wells has ideas for both children and adults. The first, geared toward children, will be… Read more »