(Oct. 8, 2015) When Berlin’s Housing Board of Review met on Sept. 30, it was for the second time in the last decade, but it was the first time that the board has had to address a housing issue. The board reconvened in August, elected Tara Downes as chairwoman, and heard a briefing from Planning… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Berlin’s Arts & Entertainment Committee is in the preliminary stages of bringing three new outdoor murals to downtown Berlin. The Visitor’s Center, the Barrett Building and Bruder Hill will serve as the canvases, with an estimated cost of $2,500 each, according to committee Chairwoman Heather Layton. Layton said an anonymous donor would… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Favoring energy efficiency over the many other concerns associated with building a new facility, the Berlin Library Committee received approval from the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday to seek proposals for a “general-contractor-at-risk” arrangement. County Engineer Bill Bradshaw said the setup, which entails a general contractor acting more like consultant during the pre-construction… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) While last weekend’s storms did not cause as much damage to the inland areas of Worcester County as some had anticipated, a number of events in Ocean Pines were nevertheless canceled. Originally scheduled for Oct. 3, the the town hall-style meeting with Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino has been rescheduled his town… Read more »

(Oct 8, 2015) Following a closed session last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association board of directors could be nearing an agreement with Sandpiper Energy following what one director described as “at least three years of negotiations.” Sandpiper has already converted propane lines in several communities in Worcester County into natural gas, including Berlin and West… Read more »

(Oct. 8, 2015) Although the weekend’s storm caused millions of dollars of damage to the beach in Ocean City, with minor structural damage as well, Berlin and Ocean Pines were largely unscathed, according to officials in both communities. On Thursday, Ocean Pines General Manager Bob Thompson said emergency preparation was well underway as crews gassed… Read more »

(Oct. 1, 2015) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza will hold a series of constituent listening hours this fall throughout District 38C in Worcester and Wicomico counties. As with her spring constituent hours, these forums are an opportunity for constituents to come out and share their views and concerns directly with Del. Carozza. Carozza will hold a… Read more »

(Oct. 1 2015) Join the Worcester County Humane Society Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5-9 p.m. at BomShell Boutique and The Green Doors for an evening of shopping.   Both stores, located at 12216 Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City, will donate a percentage of sales from the evening to the no-kill animal shelter. There will… Read more »

(Oct. 1, 2015) The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties is launching a new campaign designed to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly. Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, the Home Instead Senior Care office will provide free training to local businesses to help equip employees with information and resources… Read more »