(Nov. 12, 2015) According to a recent focus group conducted in Ocean Pines as part of the formulation of its comprehensive plan, the majority of residents would like things to “stay the way [they] used to be.” That’s according to Dr. Memo Diriker, who is helping gather data for the plan with Salisbury University’s BEACON… Read more »
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Berlin ‘Just Walk’ features free health screenings, Sat.
(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin’s annual Just Walk returns this Saturday, with new additions to the event, including expanded offerings for children and more health screenings via a partnership with the Worcester County Health Department. Registration for the fourth annual walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. Participants can take a… Read more »
Text amendment passage paves way for Oceans East
(Nov. 12, 2015) Following a pingpong battle that first sent the matter back to the Berlin Planning Commission, the Town Council voted 3-1 Monday to approve an amendment to the town zoning code allowing for up to 36”units in multi-family dwellings in new constructions. Rinnier Development Company and its new Oceans East project on Seahawk… Read more »
Ocean Pines leaf collection scheduled, procedures set
(Nov. 12, 2015) The Ocean Pines Association has announced leaf collection procedures for its residents this fall. Ocean Pines Public Works and Republic Services will both aid in the collection. Current Republic Services customers may place up to four bags of leaves curbside for each scheduled pickup in addition to regular trash pickup. Trash collection… Read more »
Raffle to support Wor. Arts Council scholarship prog.
(Nov. 12, 2015) In an effort to raise additional funds in support of the annual art scholarship program for local students, the Worcester County Arts Council is raffling off a basket filled with original artwork donated by local artists. The “Basket of Art” is on display at the Art Council Gallery located at 6 Jefferson… Read more »
Tyndall, BFC case appears resolved
(Nov. 12, 2015) Despite a brief hiccup during the settlement, both parties have apparently resolved their differences in the two-year-old, $8 million Zackery Tyndall lawsuit against the Berlin Fire Company. Tyndall’s attorney, Amy L. Taylor of the Salisbury firm Otway, Russo & Rommel, filed a motion to reopen the case on Oct. 29, saying the… Read more »
Berlin council approves ‘Tyson’ bond
(Nov. 12, 2015) Berlin is in the final stages of acquiring the former Tyson’s Chicken plant following the Town Council’s unanimous vote to issue obligation $3 million in general obligation bonds to buy the 68-acre property from Berlin Properties North LLC. The land deal, which also includes the unrelated purchase of a six-acre parcel on… Read more »
Pines directors see no obvious answers on traffic
(Nov. 12, 2015) While developer Palmer Gillis says access to Ocean Parkway is the solution to the traffic issues caused by the new Delmarva Health Pavilion in Ocean Pines, several directors in the community say no deal is imminent. Speaking during a phone interview last Thursday, Board President Pat Renaud said he could not recall… Read more »
When it comes to KC barbecue, trust Pokey
It’s hard for me to even remember what I’ve written about and what has eluded the clicking of keys under-hand. I feel that I have so much to say, but that so very much of it is uninteresting. I know my stories drive my kids insane, and I often get the courtesy laugh paired with… Read more »
Seaside Plumbing sets up new shop near ‘action’ in OP
(Nov. 5, 2015) Family owned and operated, Seaside Plumbing recently moved from a home office to a new headquarters on Friendship Road in Berlin. Owner Josh Martin, who runs the company with his wife, described the business as “mom and pop.” “We slowly, slowly grew until we finally outgrew out home office,” he said. “We… Read more »