(Jan. 15, 2015) The Atlantic Hotel will host a special fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 30 to benefit the continued promotion of “Cool Berlin” during 2015. This event will honor the families who were responsible for the 1980’s restoration of The Atlantic Hotel. Join them and hotel management and staff in celebrating the 120th anniversary of… Read more »
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Flu season, holidays lead to Delmarva blood shortage
(Jan. 15, 2015) Each person who donates blood will help save three lives when the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s OC Cares Blood Drive returns to the Ocean City convention center for the 17th year on Wednesday, Jan 21. “Blood donations can slow during the winter months, which makes the OC Cares Blood Drive so crucial… Read more »
Berlin book drive could have international impact on kids
(Jan. 15, 2015) Looking for ideas for new service projects for children, Berlin-based Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services Inc. turned inward. The nonprofit group, which provides mental and social health care services for all age groups, asked the children they serve in the Berlin Youth Club program to come up with new ideas to… Read more »
Switch to Sharp opens door for propane changes in Pines
(Jan. 15, 2015) After pulling a switch on propane service at the sports core pool late last month, Ocean Pines is looking into similar money-saving moves at other amenities. General Manager Bob Thompson on Monday spoke about the likely change over during budget committee hearings at the Ocean Pines country club. Thompson said the community… Read more »
County Briefs
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 »
Planning sessions to gauge public interest in new projects
(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 »
Unpaid EDUs lead county to threaten lien on Pines Plaza
(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 »
Co. Commissioners hold hearing on $105.6 million ‘Christmas list’
(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 »
Pines golf battle brings out crowd for Casper
(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 »
Berlin battles commission on design standards
(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 »