The Worcester County Commissioners also discussed the following issues during their most recent regular meeting.   Solid waste overview EA Consulting provided the commissioners with a snapshot “state of the union” presentation highlighting the county’s solid waste program. The overview explained how the current system operates and what measures will need to be taken in… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Looking for public input on the future of the town, Berlin officials last week officially announced dates for its strategic planning sessions. The town will introduce planning facilitator Christine Becker during a kickoff meeting at Town Hall on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) The sale of the Pines Plaza Commercial Center on Cathell Road early last year was contingent on lowering the number of allocated Equivalent Dwelling Units, which are used to gauge sewer capacity. The original allocation for the Pines Plaza and neighboring commercial properties was 110 but increased to 125 with the assimilation… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) The Worcester County Commissioners on Feb. 3 will hear what the public has to say about a five-year capital improvements plan that, if left unaltered, would total $105.6 million. That, however, is not just a big “if,” but a mighty “if,” as that includes everything the county departments feel ought to be… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Ocean Pines residents showed up in solid numbers to defend Billy Casper Golf’s management of the community course during a special OPA board meeting on Friday, Jan. 9. From the onset, dozens of people filled the small boardroom, spilling out into the hallway and leaving many without seats during the brief public… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Berlin Mayor Gee Williams and the Town Council continued to grapple with the Planning Commission over architectural design standards that will govern new commercial buildings during a public meeting on Monday. Debate began as the council introduced a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend the town code to say that… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Ocean Pines unveiled preliminary budget figures for fiscal year 2016 during an OPA board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8. Held during a particularly icy day at the Country Club when the heat happened to be off, the sparse meeting included just five of the seven board members and a small gathering of… Read more »

(Jan. 15, 2015) Dozens of Ocean Pines residents braved sub-zero temperatures on Saturday to honor a 90-year-old D-Day veteran and watch a flag once flown over Normandy rise up into the crystal-blue sky over the community’s yacht club. There was music in the air, as the Maryland National Guard Honor Guard blew bright trumpet blasts,… Read more »

I have a profound respect for the McCormick Spice Co. As a Marylander, I relish in the fact that I personally own a 1963 McCormick placemat with historical trivia and tidbits of spicy know-how. A warm smile slights my face every time I run across the 1954 McCormick spice brochure that adorns my attic, safely… Read more »

(Jan. 8, 2015) The Town of Berlin will be utilizing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System on Jan. 15 to call the entire community. The calls will occur in the afternoon and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. This call will give Town of Berlin personnel the chance to operate the system as… Read more »