(Oct. 29, 2015) Offering the largest and densest population in the county, Ocean Pines is a prime target for businesses and services. The only drawback is access. Route 589, the major connector between routes 90 and 50, is ripe for development and has added a number of facilities over the years. The road itself, however,… Read more »
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Berlin inks deal with Dollar General
After nearly a year of back and forth between developer Oxford Chase and the Berlin Planning Commission – and at least one trip to Worcester County Circuit Court – the Town of Berlin has come to an agreement that should bring a new Dollar General store at the intersection of routes 113 and 376. It… Read more »
Berlin schedules fall bulk trash pick up, Nov. 4, Nov. 18
(Oct. 22, 2015) The Town of Berlin is reminding residents of its fall bulk trash pickup schedule. If your normal trash day is a Tuesday or a Wednesday, your bulk pick up day is Nov. 4. If your normal trash day is a Thursday, your bulk pick up day is Nov. 18. Residents may include… Read more »
‘The Voice’ singer headlines Habitat for Humanity gala
(Oct. 22, 2015) Tickets are still available until noon on Friday for Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’s 20th anniversary celebration. The event, dubbed the Masquerade at St. Martin’s Gala will be held Oct. 23 from 7-11 p.m. at the historic church near Ocean Pines at the junction of Routes 113 and 589. Headlining the… Read more »
Ocean Pines Chamber honors award winners, installs officers
(Oct. 22, 2015) The subject of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards and Installation Banquet was something of a sore one last year, as the high-profile event was one of several booked at a venue other than the then-new $5 million Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Those fences would appear to have been mended,… Read more »
Pines’ Halloween includes Haunted 5K and fall festival
(Oct. 22, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host Halloween activities this month, which include a Haunted 5K run and fall festival. A Haunted 5K Fun Run, a new Halloween event, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. Participants are encouraged to… Read more »
Berlin to dedicate Dr. Henry memorial, open ‘Free’ library
(Oct. 22, 2015) The Berlin Parks Commission will host a pair of openings at Dr. William Henry Park on Flower Street on Saturday, as the town unveils its new memorial to the park’s namesake, as well as a Little Free Library geared at elementary school-aged children. The two-pronged event will begin at 11 a.m. with… Read more »
Annual Pink Ribbon Classic golf tournament tees off Fri.
(Oct. 22, 2015) The 19th annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic tees off Friday at the Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The golf tournament costs $100 per person or $400 for a team of four and includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner… Read more »
Delmarva Health Pavilion to open in Ocean Pines
(Oct. 22, 2015) More than a year after the initial groundbreaking, the new Delmarva Health Pavilion Ocean Pines was set to open Wednesday on Racetrack Road near the North Gate. Construction firm Gillis Gilkerson first put shovels in the grounds of the new complex, which includes the 20,000-square-foot Building One anchored by Peninsula Regional Medical… Read more »
Commission passes text amendment change
(Oct. 22, 2015) Concerns over a zoning amendment that would limit how many dwelling units could built in a multi-family housing complex appears to have been settled, with the Berlin Planning Commission’s decision to forge a compromise. Last month that concerns about possible over-building resulted in the amendment being sent back for refinement, as attorney… Read more »