(May 11, 2017) The May 2nd Friday art stroll in Berlin this week marks the 2017 debut of the Maker’s Market, an outdoor gathering of arts and artisan vendors that will run May through December. The market will close part of Jefferson Street, near Main Street, and include crafts and children’s, according to Berlin Arts… Read more »
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Eight questions on ‘13 Reasons Why’
(May 12, 2017) At the end of March, video-streaming service Netflix released an adaptation of the 2007 novel “13 Reasons Why,” wherein a high school student, “Clay,” receives a box of cassettes from a classmate, “Hannah,” who recently committed suicide. The series drew praise from critics and global consternation from school boards and advocate… Read more »
Fix is — clearly — not in
It doesn’t get more blunt than Berlin Mayor Gee Williams was Monday night, when he addressed rumors that a quiet deal had been reached between the Carl M. Freeman Companies and the town on the redevelopment of the Bay Club. “Whoever is saying that doesn’t know what the hell they’re talking about,” Williams said, leaving… Read more »
Purnell renovation ‘last piece of the puzzle’ in Berlin
(May 11, 2017) With news that Sonny Nguyen, new owner of the building on 110 North Main Street in Berlin, is having some good luck with his renovations, the Berlin Historic District Commission called plans for Councilman Troy Purnell’s overhaul of 116 North Main Street “the last piece of the puzzle” in beautifying the downtown…. Read more »
No news on comprehensive plan
(May 11, 2017) Plans to release a communitywide comprehensive planning survey in Ocean Pines are still in limbo, but the intention is to proceed at some point according to Board Vice President Dave Stevens. The comprehensive planning committee worked on survey questions for more than a year and produced a draft it hoped the board… Read more »
Wooden Octopus ribbon cutting set for Friday in Berlin
(May 11, 2017) Berlin Main Street and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce announced this week the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Wooden Octopus, on 8 Jefferson Street, this Friday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Wooden Octopus is a working art studio owned by sisters Karen Ardis and Lisa Tossey, nestled behind the Atlantic Hotel… Read more »
Pocomoke Council Briefs
(May 11, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council discussed the following items during a meeting on Monday night at City Hall. Tax rates The council held a first reading to review tax rates for various classes of property for fiscal year 2018. The rate is calculated per $100 of assessed value for each property classification. The… Read more »
Berlin Council Briefs
(May 11, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a Town Council meeting on Monday night: Special event request The councilmembers approved a pair of special event requests. St. Paul United Methodist Church will host its annual 5K walk/run on May 27. The course will start on Branch Street in front… Read more »
Berlin Parks Briefs
(May 11, 2017) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall last Tuesday: Cleanup Day Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen, the staff liaison to the committee, said more than 60 volunteers pitched in during the recent Berlin Clean-Up Day. Workers tidied up at several town parks, with most of… Read more »
Watch Me Grow offers fun summer learning activities
(May 11, 2017) Watch Me Grow, a new early learning center in Berlin on 9040 Worcester Highway, Suite E, behind Pitt Stop Beer and Wine, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday. The free event, 1-4 p.m., will include moon bounces and children’s crafts and snacks. Lollipop the Clown will offer face painting and balloon… Read more »