(Aug. 13, 2015) The Berlin mayor and council discussed or took action on the following topics at their public meeting at Town Hall on Monday: Event approvals The council approved the annual Berlin Fall Cruisers, sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, for Oct. 10, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as an expanded… Read more »
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Ocean Pines sees red, looks on bright side after ‘15 audit
(Aug. 13, 2015) The good news coming out of the Ocean Pines Association annual audit is that the bad news is not that bad. Even though the association finished its fiscal year a little less than $153,000 in the red, that’s not far from breakeven and even then, the community’s amenities came out on the… Read more »
Wounded soldiers benefit set for Sept.19 at Deer Run
(Aug. 13, 2015) Tickets are selling fast for Star Charities’ annual wounded soldiers benefit, to be held at the Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin, Saturday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. This year’s event features a special “Dinner with Johnny Cash” theme, with standup comedy, music by David Stone and food by Frontier Town’s Lazy… Read more »
Cohen defends Comp. Planning Committee
(Aug. 13, 2015) After a number of concerns were brought up during the last regular OPA Board of Directors meeting, Comprehensive Plan Committee Chair Steve Cohen is speaking out about the direction of the committee’s $16,500 study with Salisbury University group BEACON. During the July 30 meeting, Director Pat Renaud, the liaison to the committee,… Read more »
Ocean Pines 4th annual Kite Day at Memorial Park, Sat.
(Aug. 13, 2015) The public is invited to enjoy an assortment of free activities including kite-making and displays during the fourth annual Ocean Pines Kite Day on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. Children and adults will be able to build kites and then test… Read more »
New purchasing policy brings Berlin up to date with county
(Aug. 13, 2015) Berlin updated its decades-old purchasing policy on Monday, as the council voted to adopt a resolution that will, among other things, provide new rules on purchases of less than $10,000 made by employees. Under the new resolution, purchase orders will be issued prior to any purchase unless it falls under administrative payroll… Read more »
McManus, Lampieri to display work in Pines
(Aug. 13, 2015) Two artists will display their work at the Ocean Pines library this month. The Artist Spotlight Exhibit features photographer John McManus. His pieces are in the two computer rooms to the right of the common areas of the library. McManus has been photographing the rivers, bays harbors and wildlife of Pennsylvania and… Read more »
Tyson plant passes environmental test, moves to feasibility
(Aug. 13, 2015) For more than a year Berlin and its citizens have dreamed of turning the former Tyson’s Chicken plant on Old Ocean City Boulevard into something of a town centerpiece as a multi-use, indoor/outdoor recreation hub. Those plans continued to move forward this week, as the Berlin council voted unanimously to pay planning… Read more »
Herrick, Jacobs elected to OPA board
(Aug. 13, 2015) While Ocean Pines leadership provided an update on projects affecting the short and long-term safety and financial stability of the community, most of the 112 property owners who attended the annual meeting on Saturday came for the election results, as Tom Herrick and Cheryl Jacobs were elected to three-year terms on the… Read more »
Fondly remembering (cobb) salad days
Sometimes you find yourself in an airport that is about as organized as an old episode of Keystone Cops. I’ve had my share of disorganization, especially after that fateful day that ushered in the mighty TSA. Finished with our convention this weekend, it was time to say goodbye to the torrential downpours of Orlando and… Read more »