After pulling zoning appeals application, group will seek another location in town By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) Hope4Recovery last week pulled its application with the Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals to establish a certified recovery house on William Street in Berlin. Members of the board of directors on Saturday said they would… Read more »
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Ocean Pines F&B contract not yet inked
Closed session on Monday not enough to close deal By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) No agreement was reached on a contract for Ocean Pines food and beverage management during a closed session discussion Monday night. General Manager John Bailey, in an emailed statement Monday evening, said, “The Board had a great discussion… Read more »
Pocomoke Council opens dialogue with Legion
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) A large contingency from the Pocomoke American Legion attended a City Council meeting Monday night to oppose restrictions on the organization’s liquor license, according to Pocomoke City Councilman George Tasker. During a council meeting earlier this month, city officials and a representative from the Worcester County Sheriff’s… Read more »
Municipal, OPA election deadlines
Pocomoke goes to polls on Tuesday; Filing ends today in Snow Hill, vote on May 1 By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) Today, Thursday, is the deadline to file for office for the Snow Hill municipal election on May 1. The town announced last week the deadline would move up one day because… Read more »
Mayor Dorman seeks reelection in Snow Hill
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) Incumbent Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman announced this week he would run for reelection. Dorman, 76, and originally from Baltimore, was the director of public works in Snow Hill for five years, then became mayor in 2012. “I used to work for the Navy in Washington and… Read more »
SNAP and CodeRED alert systems available in Berlin
Programs can send texts during emergencies, help police locate special needs (March 29, 2018) The Town of Berlin and Berlin Police Department want to remind Berlin residents there are two programs in effect that could be of great assistance to those with special needs: The Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP) and the CodeRED Emergency Notification… Read more »
Gilliland to challenge for mayor of Snow Hill
Veteran reporter will face incumbent Charlie Dorman in election, set for May 1 By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) Ocean City Today staffer Brian Gilliland filed paperwork to run for Snow Hill Mayor on Tuesday and will challenge incumbent Mayor Charlie Dorman in the May election. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, he moved… Read more »
Bertino wants to continue county commissioner story
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (March 29, 2018) It came down to the wire, but a near-deadline filing by Judy Butler made the race for Ocean Pines’ representative on the Board of Worcester County Commissioners a contested one, which first-term incumbent Commissioner Chip Bertino intends on winning. Bertino replaced Commissioner Judy Boggs literally and figuratively,… Read more »
Membership drive for Pines Women’s Club
(March 29, 2018) The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines invites all women who reside in Ocean Pines to join the organization. The purpose of the group is to promote civic and social activities, including educational and community outreach opportunities, for its members. In May 2017, the club presented three scholarships in the sum of $2,500… Read more »
Not all rental properties will require CO alarm installation
(March 29, 2018) The deadline for installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in some rental properties is April 1 and the Coastal Association of Realtors is reminding the public that alarms are only required in properties that contain a carbon monoxide source. In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 849 and its companion… Read more »