The Berlin Chamber of Commerce Financial Literacy Educational Series kicked off Feb. 1 and runs through the end of March.
Berlin Chamber hosting financial literacy sessions
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Pedestrian safety tops list of transportation priorities in Berlin
By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer Various projects aimed at increasing pedestrian safety highlight the Town of Berlin’s annual transportation priority list. On Monday, the Town Council approved a letter that will be sent to the Worcester County Commissioners outlining the projects municipal officials would like to see as transportation priorities. Officials are requesting sidewalks on Route… Read more »
Berlin picks demo work contractor for Tyson’s plant
Heron Park low bid comes in well below grant amount By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Demolition work at Heron Park in Berlin is expected to start within 30 days following selection of a contractor this week. The Berlin Town Council on Monday accepted a $112,715 bid from JNT Enterprises for the demolition of… Read more »
Community will get update on Jenkins Point restoration
By Bethany Hooper, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program, or MCBP, will host a meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project on Monday, as community members will be updated on the project and asked their opinion of a revised design. The 6 p.m. meeting will take place in the Ocean Pines Clubhouse,… Read more »
Resignation leaves Ocean Pines racquet sports in limbo
Ten percent increase for pickleball being considered by board in next budget By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Racquet Sports in Ocean Pines will continue on after the second departure of the director, Tim Johnson, whose abrupt resignation was announced by the Ocean Pines Association last Wednesday. “The GM is evaluating the structure of… Read more »
Strategic plan talks reveal fears in Berlin
East Berlin residents say pressure to sell continues to rise in neighborhoods By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) The bitter cold outside last Wednesday night did not dissuade dozens of residents from venturing out to talk about the Town of Berlin’s strategic plan at St. Paul’s Church on Flower Street. More than 40 people… Read more »
Property maintenance priority for Ocean Pines board
Residents who received two notices will lose access to all amenities, voting rights By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Most properties in Ocean Pines are well maintained, but some can be an eyesore. Ocean Pines Association Director Elaine Brady has made addressing those properties a priority. During the elections, Brady noted that she and… Read more »
Ocean Pines general manager gives report to board
Construction at Yacht Club, racquet sports, and South Gate Pond top priorities By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided updates to the board of directors on the priority projects in the community at its January meeting on Saturday. Yacht Club Tiki Bar: Viola said this a top… Read more »
OPA numbers favorable for December, revenues strong
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola provided an update on the association’s financials at the January board meeting on Saturday. For the month of December, the budget was favorable by $121,000. Revenue came in at $39,000 more than budgeted and expenses came in favorable by $82,000. Golf… Read more »
Chamber honors Bunting with Berlin Award
Designation presented at annual dinner last Thursday for first time since 2022 By Charlene Sharpe, Contributing Writer (Jan. 25, 2024) A lifelong resident known for his devotion to the Berlin Little League and dedication to preserving the town’s historic architecture is this year’s recipient of the Berlin Award. Town officials honored Norman “Nornie” Bunting with… Read more »