(July 13, 2017) The Berlin Mayor and Council discussed the following items during a public meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Special events The council unanimously supported two events: the Heroes Never Forget 5K on Sept. 10 and National Night Out on Aug. 1. Heroes Never Forget is a new event, sponsored by and benefiting… Read more »
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Berlin’s Treasure Chest turns 40
(July 13, 2017) Forty years ago last month, the Treasure Chest in downtown Berlin was sold to Bill Freeman. Today, his daughter, Terri Sexton, operates the mainstay on Main Street — the oldest business in historic district. The Treasure Chest dates back more than a century, when it was originally housed in the building that’s… Read more »
Ballots for 2017 Ocean Pines BOD election sent out
(July 13, 2017) Ocean Pines Association (OPA) mailed election ballots to its members in good standing this week. In accordance with the OPA bylaws, no member may vote if the member has failed to pay the annual charge, including any assessed interest levied by the association. There are four candidates to fill two open positions… Read more »
One dirt biker apprehended and fined, one that got away
(July 13, 2017) Worcester County deputies were dispatched to the area of Public Landing Road and McCabes Corner Road in Snow Hill to investigate reports of dirt bikes riding up and down Public Landing Road. Finding two individuals on dirt bikes on the roadway, the deputy attempted to stop the vehicles, but the operators fled…. Read more »
Rose will remain chairwoman through year
(July 13, 2017) Longtime Historic District Chairwoman Carol Rose said last month she would not continue in that position. Some plans, apparently, change. Rose was nominated for the chair by commission member Mary Moore in June, but declined and replied, “It is time for someone else to have a turn.” But since no one stepped… Read more »
Historic District Comm. wants more district
(July 13, 2017) Berlin Historic District Commission Vice Chairman Robert Poli wants to see the historic district expanded. During the July 5 commission meeting, Poli said he would like the district to include the areas from North Main Street to Harrison Avenue, Powellton Avenue to William Street, William Street from Powellton Avenue back to Bay… Read more »
Food and beverage problems, but no solution
(July 13, 2017) Several Ocean Pines Association Directors agreed on Sunday there were operational deficiencies that need to be addressed – and quickly – across their food and beverage operations. Exactly what should be done, however, was not decided upon during the meeting, despite several suggestions and multiple exchanges that, at times, became heated. Discussion… Read more »
Berlin’s new public access channel
(July 13, 2017) The Town of Berlin recently upgraded its public access channel, although not so much to great fanfare. “Nobody noticed,” Town Administrator Laura Allen said. “But we talked about it at a council meeting and we’re very excited about it, because it gives us a lot more capacity – which we’re exploring.” Allen… Read more »
OP interviewed five GM candidates
(July 13, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association interviewed five general manager candidates, men and women, during meetings last Thursday and Friday, but no offer was extended as of Sunday, according to Board President Tom Herrick. “We’re going to hire somebody. That’s as definitive as we can tell you,” interim General Manager Brett Hill said on… Read more »
Clarifying new Berlin event policy
(July 13, 2017) Town Administrator Laura Allen said there were some questions as to how the recently approved Berlin event policy would work. She said the policy was geared specifically toward downtown events. The process for scheduling events at town parks has not changed significantly, Allen said, despite a recent overhaul of the portion of… Read more »