(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 »
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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 »
Temporary closure at YMCA pool
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) The pool at the Lower Shore Family YMCA in Pocomoke City will close until late spring, while the dehumidification system is replaced at a cost of more than $500,000, according to Robbie Gill, CEO of YMCA of the Chesapeake. Gill estimated more than 10,000 people in Worcester… Read more »
Mold found, but no air quality hazard at Pines yacht club
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) Ocean Pines officials are working to remove a small amount of mold found at the yacht club that was not found to be hazardous to the air quality. Costs are thought to be negligible and remediation efforts are not believed to disrupt normal winter hours at the… Read more »
AINS proposes doubling seven-day pass fee
(Dec. 21, 2017) During the past three years, an average of 368 visitors to the Assateague Island National Seashore were assessed a charge for going to the park on a bus tour with a non-commercial group. The National Park Service is considering raising that fee from $5 per person for a seven-day pass to $10… Read more »
Snow Hill inches closer to property purchase
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) Snow Hill government’s desire to purchase a property adjacent to the public works building on Cypress Lane became more formal last Tuesday, when the Town Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing for the sale. Cost estimates, however, are still being worked out, according to Mayor Charlie Dorman,… Read more »
Notice of changes that affect Rural Housing Programs
(Dec. 21, 2017) USDA Rural Development is conducting a review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify those that no longer qualify as rural for housing programs. The last rural area reviews were performed in 2012-2013 using the 2010 census data. This review, which is done every five years, will utilize the 2015 American… Read more »
Newark woman dead after stoplight collision in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Dec. 21, 2017) Newark resident June Gravenor, 73, died as a result of a car accident in Berlin that occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on Sunday evening. According to police, Gravenor was traveling south on Route 113 and Bay Street in a Kia Soul when her car collided at a… Read more »