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Berlin 1st qtr. finances beat budget figures

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Advances against last year noted in revenue collection By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The first quarter of Berlin’s general fund budget for FY22 performed well, according to a report to the Town Council Monday, with revenues significantly ahead of last year and expenses only slightly higher. Finance Director Natalie Saleh, who reviewed general and… Read more »

Berlin OKs ping pong purchase

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By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) The Berlin Town Council on Monday agreed to allow We Heart Berlin President and CEO Tony Weeg to purchase ping pong tables ahead of gaining final approval to install the feature at John Howard Burbage Park. “While the tables are available and in stock from the supplier. I wanted… Read more »

Berlin HDC approves Pitts Street project

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By Greg Ellison (Nov. 11, 2021) After debating the merits of stucco over brick and the possibility of enlarging the windows, Berlin’s Historic District Commission approved architectural updates for the corner property at 16 Pitts St. at its meeting last Wednesday. Samantha Pielstick, representing property owner Jack Burbage, returned to review planning details left unsettled… Read more »

Pines committee begins work on setting budget

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First look at what group wants to keep next year By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) The Ocean Pines Budget and Finance Committee examined a number of initiatives last week as work gets underway to estimate revenues and expenses for fiscal 2022/2023. General Manager John Viola and Director of Finance and Operational Logistics Steve Phillips… Read more »

‘Hero’ bartender saved customer

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Quick action with defibrillator available helps keeps heart attack victim alive Submitted article Ocean Pines Association (Nov. 4, 2021) Quick thinking on the part of a local bartender – and a well-placed defibrillator – helped save a life on Sunday at the Ocean Pines Clubhouse Bar and Grille. A male patron, whose name was not… Read more »

Local dock dog takes home top honors at national event

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By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) Bishopville resident Teresa Hastings and her high-flying 3-year-old German shepherd Halo captured top honors at the Dockdogs National Championship held from Oct. 12-17 in Dubuque, Iowa. Hastings said Halo took first place in the extreme vertical jump category, along with finishing fifth in the “Big Air,” or long jump…. Read more »

New meters would reduce water expense

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Percentage of losses much higher than average rate By Greg Ellison (Nov. 4, 2021) Berlin officials received the final results of a water fund rate study on Monday, and confirmed what they suspected: the town’s water and sewer systems need updated meters to capture lost revenues. Jean Holloway, from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc…. Read more »

OP, Berlin plan their treats

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No tricks, it’s all fun at local Halloween festivals, contests By Greg Ellison (Oct. 28, 2021) Youthful candy seekers will inundate both Ocean Pines and Berlin this weekend for trick-or-treating festivities leading up to Halloween on Sunday. The fun kicks off on Friday in Ocean Pines during the “Trunk or Treat,” event in White Horse… Read more »

Berlin on verge of releasing Heron Park sale, lease deal

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By Greg Ellison (Oct. 28, 2021) Following final edits on Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a request for proposals to lease or buy parcels 57 and 410 in Heron Park, with the solicitation going out on Nov. 1. Town officials are seeking lease or purchase offers for the pair of parcels that total 16… Read more »

Farr vindicated after leading OP balloting

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Suit will establish if he’s legit candidate By Greg Ellison (Oct. 28, 2021) Ocean Pines Board candidate Rick Farr, although still awaiting resolution of the lawsuit he filed after being disqualified late in the game, was vindicated last week after the long-delayed ballot count revealed he led the pack. “I was very confident and believed… Read more »