(March 17, 2016) Two rezoning requests passed through public hearings, and were in turn passed by the town council, with few objections during a public meeting in Berlin Monday evening. The first, Resolution 2016-03, rezoned 109 Decatur Street from B-2 shopping to R-1 residential district, allowing for a new police station there. A public hearing… Read more »
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Summerfield project could return
(March 17, 2016) In a letter espousing the benefits of doing business in the county seat that Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman distributed to county and state officials he mentions a scaled-down version of the Summerfield project, which stalled after 2008’s economic meltdown. Royal Plus president Matt Odachowski, brother of Mark, who first proposed the… Read more »
Buckingham, Berlin get first look at mural
(March 17, 2016) Students at Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin gathered en mass last Wednesday for a sneak peek at a community art project they helped to envision and to paint. The mural that now graces the side of the town’s visitor center depicts Berlin’s history from its Victorian era through modern times. The work… Read more »
Vote for Maryland’s most small biz friendly chamber
(March 10, 2016) Maryland Small Business Week Awards Program, Inc. has announced the launch of this year’s Chamber Challenge, to determine the state’s top-three “Most Small Business Friendly Chambers,” as voted by their members in an online poll. Winners will be revealed at the 32nd annual Maryland Small Business Week Awards Luncheon at Martin’s West… Read more »
Best-laid plans often don’t go as planned
I love it when a plan comes together, and sometimes it’s even enjoyable when the plan does not in fact go – well – as planned. In the words of the early chef Antonin Careme, “The recipe that I am going to sketch for you here is quick and simple: my life has not gone quite as planned.” Profound words from a… Read more »
Volunteer fair and social in Pines, March 16
(March 10, 2016) Come to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Wednesday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. and learn about area nonprofit organizations and the opportunities available to help make a difference in the community. The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) collaborate every year to bring nonprofit groups together so… Read more »
Library branches closed March 16 for staff training
(March 10, 2016) All Worcester County Branch Libraries will be closed during the day on Wednesday, March 16, while staff participates in a full-day training event. There will be no library programs that day. Two library branches in Berlin and Snow Hill will be open to serve customers Wednesday evening from 4-7 p.m. The Worcester… Read more »
Pines Recreation and Parks Dept. offering bus trips
(March 10, 2016) Area residents can catch a show and let Ocean Pines do the driving with bus trips offered by the Recreation and Parks Department. On Saturday, March 12, enjoy the spectacular floral displays at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Attendees are invited to “Explore America” in acres of gardens celebrating the beauty of our… Read more »
Women Supporting Women host cancer support group
(March 10, 2016) Atlantic General Health System’s Regional Cancer Care Center has partnered with Women Supporting Women to host its support group for breast cancer patients and survivors in Worcester County. The first meeting for the WSW Breast Cancer Support Group will be held in the conference room at the Atlantic Health Center, located across… Read more »
Snow Hill Library presents workshops on conservation
(March 10, 2016) The first workshop in a series to educate community members on conservation efforts will be held on Saturday, March 12 at the Snow Hill Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will feature discussions on forestry and land conservation with guest speakers Tony DiPaolo, a licensed professional forester, and Lyle… Read more »