The Pocomoke City Council on Monday approved a request from the Downtown Pocomoke Association to sell beer and wine during 4th Friday Street Festivals, which are held monthly between April and September. Association president Marc Scher said his group has always received ample support from the city for their undertakings. “I’ve been involved since 1982… Read more »
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More details emerge on OPA separation from Landscapes
(March 9, 2017) The Ocean Pines Association paid former golf management company Landscapes Unlimited an undisclosed amount in a settlement last month that ended the company’s contract with the community and allowed the association to assume management of the course as of March 1. OPA Board Vice President Dave Stevens declined to give a specific… Read more »
Stevens likely to retire from board
After serving three three-year terms on the Ocean Pines Association Board, Dave Stevens, the current vice president, will apparently not run for reelection this year. Stevens was elected in 2007, 2010 and, after taking a year off because of term-limit restrictions, again in 2014. He is known for his somewhat dry sense of humor… Read more »
Town to get new signage as HDC speeds through session
In a robust, but speedy session last Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved four new projects for the downtown area. Berlin Town Hall, on 10 Williams Street, was approved for new signs almost before Town Administrator Laura Allen could settle into her chair. The signs will cost the town about $3,300. “Everybody liked exactly… Read more »
Pocomoke looks into school-zone speed cameras
The installation of school-zone speed cameras is being examined by the Pocomoke City Council, following a presentation from Mario Hernandez, Redspeed Maryland project manager, on Monday. In Maryland speed cameras are only permitted in school zones and can be in operation from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Monday and Friday. Following changes to traffic… Read more »
Sharpley granted PBJ in gun case
Judge Dale Cathell had no problem telling the court exactly what he thought of the case against retired Worcester County Fire Marshal Rodney Sharpley as he rejected a nonbinding plea deal the parties had agreed to and imposed a much weaker sentence. “Every man in the country has the right to have a gun in… Read more »
Budget approved, attention turns to Pines election
With the fiscal year 2018 budget ratified late last month for the Ocean Pines Association, the election season is about to begin. Two seats will be on the ballot this year, with the winners elected to serve three-year terms. Those seats currently belong to Doug Parks and Dave Stevens. Stevens has indicated he would not… Read more »
Big crowd for Jesse Turner sendoff
(March 9, 2017) Close to 100 well-wishers packed the small front room of the Berlin Visitor’s Center on Thursday to honor retiring Berlin Shoe Box owner Jesse Turner. Among them were old friends, many dressed up for the occasion, along with fellow Main Street business owners and a handful of local politicians who brought proclamations… Read more »
Salvaged bringing vintage stylings to downtown Berlin
(March 2, 2017) Lewes, Delaware furniture and design shop Salvaged is coming soon to downtown Berlin, opening a second location there. Dubbed “House by Salvaged,” the shop is targeting an April opening at the former site of Sea La Vie, on Artisan’s Way. “‘House by Salvaged’ came to light when four partners had the idea… Read more »
Community alert signals to sound Saturday in county
(March 2, 2017) Worcester County emergency alert signals will sound from area fire sirens on Saturday, March 4. A steady alert tone will sound at 10 a.m. for approximately one minute. The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month. In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would be used as additional… Read more »