(Sept. 15, 2016) A draft survey of the community is close to complete and four members of the Ocean Pines Association Comprehensive Planning Committee have tested its questionnaire using the online SurveyMonkey tool. With that accomplished, it appears that the committee has recovered after having spent the better part of the year regrouping a falling… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) Looking to fill the general manager slot following the dismissal of Bob Thompson in late August, the Ocean Pines Association posted a want ad for the position on its website last week. The job is described as a “full-time onsite management position,” indicating that Ocean Pines would not pursue hiring a management… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) After spending several weeks overseas, Berlin Town Administrator Laura Allen back at it on Monday, sitting in her usual seat on the top right corner of the dais during a mayor and council meeting in Town Hall. Of course, she brought slides to show off to the audience. Allen had been visiting… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors discussed the following items during a special meeting in the administration building on Friday, Sept. 9. Nonstory storm Interim General Manager Brett Hill said tropical storm Hermine had been a “nonstory” in Ocean Pines, but that it provided a good exercise for the staff and… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) Ocean Pines Aquatics’ second Super Sprint Tri will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. at the Swim & Racquet Club Pool, located at 10 Seabreeze Road in Ocean Pines. This fun event will consist of a quarter-mile swim, a 6.2-mile bike ride and a 1.5-mile run. Twelve three-member teams… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) Financial disclosures from all five candidates who filed to run in the 2016 Town of Berlin municipal election appeared relatively straightforward. The Gazette requested and received those statements from the town last Wednesday. Town of Berlin financial disclosure statements include interests in real property held in or outside the town, interests in… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) Saturday, Sept. 17 is “Thank A Police Officer Day,” created in 2012 by the Whole Truth Project. Observed nationally, organizers want to inform residents of the date and to encourage a showing of support for law enforcement officers. There is a public Facebook event for the Delmarva area offering information so that… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) The Berlin mayor and council discussed the following items during their public meeting at Town Hall on Sept. 12. Snow business The council unanimously approved spending an estimated $15,000 on salt and other items related to upcoming storms. The motion was to send a supplemental letter of agreement to the Maryland State… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) Tractor Supply Co. store in Berlin will be celebrating Pet Appreciation Week on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring pet adoptions with community groups, samples, giveaways, drawings for gift cards, and other family-friendly activities. In addition, deals on pet products, from food and treats to toys and crates,… Read more »

(Sept. 15, 2016) Take a trip back in time for a good cause this Friday at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin during the Worcester County Library Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The foundation is trying to close the gap in its fundraising goal for a new branch building in Berlin, according to public relations… Read more »