Something must be in the water in Berlin, although it’s almost certain that town water department would have a handle on that, but almost nowhere do the employees of any business, any government, or any other type of operation voluntarily go before their bosses each year and publicly thank them for their jobs. Neither do… Read more »
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Ocean Pines advisory group addresses critics
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 1018) Ralph DeAngelus of the Matt Ortt Companies last Thursday said there were no hard feelings following several news reports and commentary elsewhere regarding the Ocean Pines Clubs Committee and the Ortt Company’s handling of the association’s yacht and beach clubs. A July 5 article in the Gazette said… Read more »
Goose group to meet on Aug. 16
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) A concerned citizens group has formed in the wake of the June 29 culling of about 300 Canada geese in Ocean Pines. Dubbed “The Ocean Pines Geese and Ecology Brain Trust Initiative: Securing a Balance,” the group plans to meet publicly for the first time on Thursday, Aug…. Read more »
Rec & Parks to be more aggressive
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) The new director of the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department, Tom Perlozzo, vowed last week to end the department’s passive approach to managing its resources and to energize its pursuit of new possibilities. “We are changing the direction of Worcester County Recreation and Parks,” he said last… Read more »
Parke forum gives OPA voters another look at candidates
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) Ocean Pines Board of Directors candidates participating in a forum last Wednesday issued a unified message – civility and transparency by leadership needs to improve and help is on the way. Last month, five of the seven candidates participated in the only forum sanctioned by Ocean Pines and… Read more »
Nonprofit grant deadline fast approaching
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) Nonprofits hoping to receive a grant from the Town of Berlin have until Wednesday, Aug. 1 to apply. The town budgeted $30,000 to give to local nonprofits and, as of Monday, only one organization had applied, according to Town Administrator Laura Allen. “That deadline is fast approaching,” Allen… Read more »
Worcester farmer’s markets fruitful
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 26, 2018) Worcester County offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as other homemade goods, at several area farmer’s markets. Berlin: The Berlin Farmer’s Market, on Artisan’s Way, reopened for the season on Sunday, June 17, two months after the original Friday market closed. “When… Read more »
Berlin Little League 11-12 team pursues title
By Morgan Pilz, Staff Writer (July 26, 2018) After another week of tournaments, one Berlin Little League All-Star team continues to pursue a state championship title. 11-12 League In state competition, the 11-12 team defeated South Maryland Little League in Hagerstown on Saturday, July 21, 12-1. Then on Tuesday, the Berlin team edged out Concocheague… Read more »
Hall sentenced to jail for theft, fraud
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) The bizarre saga of erstwhile Berlin Butcher Shop owner, Berlin council member and mayoral candidate Lisa Hall took another turn this week in Circuit Court in Snow Hill, as she was sentenced to two consecutive 18-month terms at the Worcester County Jail, followed by two consecutive three-year terms… Read more »
Vandalism stalls plans for Decatur Park restrooms
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (July 26, 2018) Vandalism of several Town of Berlin public bathrooms has led to a revaluation of planned permanent restrooms at Stephen Decatur Park. The Town Council on Monday voted 4-0 to delay seeking a grant for the work and to hold off building the new bathrooms for at least a… Read more »