By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 24, 2019) While the Berlin Town Council last week said it needed more information before it decides whether to authorize a $20,000 YMCA feasibility study, the Berlin Falls Park Committee, which endorsed the study in November, also said its members had lingering questions. For one, committee Vice Chairman Jack Orris… Read more »
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Oyster roast sellout leaves some shell shocked
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 17, 2019) The Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce last week took steps to smooth over relations with area residents who were upset with how ticket sales for the 9th annual Snow Hill Oyster Roast, scheduled Feb. 24, were handled. Tickets for the event, $45 and each year limited to 450,… Read more »
Berlin Town Council delays YMCA decision
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 17, 2019) The Berlin Town Council on Monday put off a decision on whether to spend $20,000 on a YMCA feasibility study, citing the need for more information. The Berlin Falls Park Committee in November voted unanimously to endorse the study, although some members at the time expressed some anxiousness… Read more »
OPA sends police, country club projects to bid
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 17, 2019) In a trio of unanimous votes, the Ocean Pines Board on Tuesday agreed to expedite plans to expand the community police station, while also further complicating a convoluted situation at the golf and country club. For the police station, Director Frank Daly proposed directing General Manager John Bailey… Read more »
Latest budget draft shows assessment hike
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 17, 2019) General Manager John Bailey on Saturday introduced a proposed fiscal 2020 budget that would raise the basic annual assessment $31, or about 3.3 percent, to $982. Last Monday, Bailey proposed a budget that would have kept assessments flat, but that was changed after three days of public hearings… Read more »
Pines GM Bailey releases draft of fiscal ‘20 budget
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 10, 2019) If Ocean Pines General Manager John Bailey has his way, community assessments will not increase this year, based on a budget draft released last Friday. The proposed budget, developed by Bailey and his staff, would keep assessments at the same level as last year and cut another $100,000… Read more »
Highlights from first day of OPA budget hearings
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 10, 2019) Day one of public hearings for Ocean Pines’ fiscal year 2020 budget was rocky for General Manager John Bailey, as he tangled with several association members over many of the details of his proposal. To start, Budget and Finance Committee Chairman John Viola, who ran the meeting, began… Read more »
Train Shop closing end of an era
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 10, 2019) Like the Berlin Shoe Box before it, the closing in March of Walt’s Train Shop and retirement of owner Walt Dennison will mark the end of an era – and an industry – in the Town of Berlin. The one-of-a-kind business has been an institution in the town… Read more »
Berlin Restaurant Week runs through Sunday
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 10, 2019) Fifteen local restaurants are taking part in the 2019 Berlin Restaurant Week, which began on Monday and will continue through Sunday. The event began in 2016 to encourage patrons to try new eateries and to dine during the offseason, as restaurants offer special menus and discounts in an… Read more »
Community talks to be held on tax and fee increases
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Jan. 3, 2019) The next Town of Berlin budget will probably include property tax and utility fee increases, and public discussions related to how and to what levels that would occur could have implications on the next decade or more. Last month, representatives from Ocean City firm PKS & Company, in… Read more »