By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 17, 2018) With the passing of the candidate-filing deadline last Thursday, work by the Ocean Pines Search Committee is effectively done for the year, except for its final report. Committee Chairman Ken Koroknay confirmed on Monday 10 candidates had filled out applications for three board vacancies. Per association bylaws, at… Read more »
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Berlin Council backs tattoo committee effort
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 17, 2018) The Berlin Mayor and Council on Monday voted 3-1 to approve a letter of support for the Tattoo Ordinance Committee as its next step is to approach the Worcester County Commissioners. The committee plans to ask the commissioners for an amendment in the county code allowing the Worcester… Read more »
Tickets on sale for ‘Afternoon on the Lawn’ at Taylor House
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 17, 2018) The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin will reopen for the season on Monday, May 28, Memorial Day. To help kick off the season, the nonprofit museum, on 208 North Main Street, is also prepping for one of its biggest fundraisers of the year, the annual Afternoon… Read more »
Marker’s Market season kicks off during 2nd Friday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The outdoor arts and artisan Maker’s Market, which has been run in conjunction with monthly 2nd Friday art strolls, will return this Friday to downtown Berlin. “After trying several different tactics of getting artisans involved in the 2nd Friday art strolls, the town gave us permission three years… Read more »
North Worcester County Relay for Life set for Friday
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (May 11, 2018) Activities for the entire family will be offered during the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life, which takes place at the Frontier Town Campground, off Route 611 in West Ocean City, Friday, and helps to raise awareness and money for research, education and patient services for those… Read more »
Charity donates $2,400 for new water system at GSCHC
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (May 11, 2018) The 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore charity donated $2,400 to the Germantown School Community Heritage Center in Berlin, which will be used to replace the water system at the historic site. “I nominated the Germantown School Community Heritage Center because I know that 100+ Women Who… Read more »
Parks commission interested in aiding area bee advocacy
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The Berlin Parks Commission wants to be more active in the bee community. Although a local advocacy group was unable to attend a meeting last Wednesday as planned, commission members wholly supported efforts to increase the amount of pollinator gardens in the town. Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen,… Read more »
Berlin Historic District Commission Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The Berlin Historic District Commission last Wednesday discussed the following items during at public meeting at Town Hall: Addition approved The commission unanimously approved removal of a rear room and deck for a home on 310 South Main Street. The homeowners plan to build a 16 by 26-foot… Read more »
Berlin Parks Commission Briefs
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) The Berlin Parks Commission discussed the following items last Wednesday during a meeting at Town Hall: Potty time Administrative Services Director Mary Bohlen said the permanent bathrooms at Dr. William Henry Park are in place and operational. She said the bathrooms would be open from 8 a.m. to… Read more »
Mary Mac tournament still needs sponsors
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (May 10, 2018) Registration is full, but hole sponsors are still needed for the seventh annual Mary Mac Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug. 3 at the Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club. Tim McMullen started the nonprofit foundation seven years ago to honor his late wife, Mary McMullen, a special education… Read more »