By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The Berlin Main Place plaza, which houses single-story medical and professional offices near the corner of routes 818 and 50, will add a 9,000 square-foot building. The Berlin Planning Commission last Wednesday endorsed the project, the fourth building in a planned series of six. Developer Palmer Gillis,… Read more »
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Berlin anniversary logo contest gets deadline extension
(Dec. 21, 2017) The Town of Berlin last week announced a contest to design a logo commemorating the 150th anniversary of the town. Town Administrator Laura Allen said the announcement was posted on social media and “all of the local artists and art associations have been contacted.” “I think it’s a great way to celebrate… Read more »
Berlin Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor Way-finding signs The Town of Berlin recently received an $11,000 Main Street Improvement grant for new way-finding signs for the downtown area. Town Administrator Laura Allen said the new signs would replace the old ones. Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells, during a council meeting last Monday, said additional… Read more »
Berlin Council Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall last Monday: Purchases The council unanimously approved the purchase of a new Chevy Tahoe, $34,531 from Criswell Auto in Gaithersburg, for police use. Also approved was a $20,152.70 contract with Dell… Read more »
Worcester Prep scholarship deadline Feb. 14
(Dec. 21, 2017) Worcester Preparatory School is offering a scholarship for students entering the ninth grade in September 2018. An outstanding student will have the opportunity to join the Worcester community which is recognized for its high academic standards, small classes, individual attention and strong sense of community. A need-based, four-year high school scholarship covering tuition… Read more »
Cops take kids shopping for gifts
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Dec. 21, 2017) State troopers and area elementary school children brought the spirit of Christmas to life during the fifth annual “Shop with a Cop,” at the Berlin Wal-Mart last Saturday. As in past years, troopers from the Berlin Barrack, along with family members and volunteers, provided a memorable shopping… Read more »
Police to step up patrols of holiday shopping centers
(Dec. 21, 2017) Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin will increase the number of patrols in local shopping centers. Ttroopers will monitor suspicious activity in and around the centers, which historically show an increase in criminal activity during the holiday season. Officers hope to enhance community policing efforts by making contact with citizens, using a… Read more »
Rewritten EDU policy offers financing for expanding biz
By Josh Davis, Assocaite Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The Town of Berlin policy to offer new developments financing for up to five EDUs over five years will be extended to existing businesses that wish to expand. The original policy for EDUs, (“equivalent dwelling units” used to measure water consumption) was formally adopted in January, but… Read more »
Bailey: bulkhead replacement pgm to return
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) Ocean Pines officials plan to have a new multi-year bulkhead repair schedule in place by next year, according to General Manager John Bailey. The association will not, however, suspend bulkhead collections because of recent inactivity. Bailey responded to a homeowner complaint by Richard Nieman, sent on Dec…. Read more »
Berlin officials will look into downtown parking problems
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) Hoping to address parking concerns downtown, Berlin officials are considering the inclusion of a parking study in the next fiscal year’s budget. “There’s lots of conversations going on around parking and the need for additional parking,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “The town is looking at the… Read more »