(May 19, 2016) Ocean Pines Public Works will hold a free bulk pickup day for Ocean Pines residents and property owners on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 6 a.m. Items that may be placed curbside for pickup include furniture, waste lumber, plastic chairs, electronics, large appliances and plumbing fixtures. Small items should be placed in… Read more »
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Second annual arts race, Saturday
(May 19, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council will hold its second annual 5K Race/Walk for the Arts on Saturday, May 21 in downtown Berlin. Designed to raise awareness for the arts, the event charges a registration fee of $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the event. The price includes a one-year… Read more »
Brooklyn Baking Barons cooking up new cake slate
(May 19, 2016) Berlin’s newest confectioners, the Brooklyn Baking Barons, hope to have their Main Street storefront open soon. Chris Poeschl and Tony Lanuza had been making their famous whiskey cakes at Crack of Dawn Bakery on Old Ocean Boulevard after running out of room in their original location in New York City. On Friday,… Read more »
Berlin, Burley Oak raising funds for fireworks display
(May 19, 2016) Berlin Main Street will host an art raffle, and Burley Oak Brewery will hold several fundraisers and sales benefitting the first official Berlin Fireworks display. Random Juxtaposition owner Kate Cashman has donated one of her paintings, valued at $300, for the raffle. Each ticket will be sold for $5, with only 500… Read more »
Spring Cruisers bring cars, crowds to downtown Berlin
(May 19, 2016) The Spring Cruisers event returns to Berlin this weekend, with hundreds of cars and trucks expected to descend upon the downtown area on Saturday. Autos generally arrive as early as 7 a.m. to sign up and stake out a prime location. Registration will run until 10 a.m. and costs $10, payable to… Read more »
XO beanery and bites grand opening just two weeks away
(May 19, 2016) Without acknowledging his past, Taylor Morrison, 24, said he couldn’t pave the path to his future. “There are some not so pretty parts, but each piece happens for a reason. If not for the bad times, I couldn’t have this now — that took me a while to understand,” he said. “You… Read more »
Co. Commissioner Bertino hosts next town hall, May 21
(May 19, 2016) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will hold his next Town Meeting on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines branch library. Commissioner Bertino will provide information on issues and developments occurring within the district and the county as well as answer questions with Commissioner President Jim Bunting. Jonathan… Read more »
Planning commission passes Habitat project
(May 19, 2016) The Berlin Planning Commission took the long way around, but it did unanimously grant conditional site plan approval for a new Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County project last Wednesday at Town Hall. Habitat’s latest local endeavor, on 21 Jefferson Street next to Berlin Coffee House in the downtown area, would put… Read more »
Thompson contract includes clause for ‘new board’ review
(May 19, 2016) Although OPA General Manager Bob Thompson recently signed a three-year contract extention, the August board of directors election could affect the length of his tenure. According to Director Tom Herrick, the new agreement includes a clause for reevaluation by the newly elected board. That language is as follows: “The contract is agreed… Read more »
New Berlin Library plans nearly done; funds still needed
(May 19, 2016) Plans for the Berlin Library are proceeding, with the Worcester County Library Foundation estimating site plan work is about 95 percent finished. That’s according to foundation board member Ron Casio, who showed the latest schematics to the Berlin Planning Commission last week. Developed by architect Jeff Schoellkopf, the two-story 11,400- square-foot… Read more »