BERLIN – Town officials this week nixed a proposal that would have prohibited all outside water use activities by residents except for between the hours of 4-6 a.m. each day after realizing the proposed resolution went far beyond the intent of the original ordinance.Two years ago, faced with drought conditions and continued water pressure problems,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Sewer Deal Likely To Lead To Berlin Land Annexation
BERLIN – A tentative agreement reached this week between the town of Berlin and the developer of the old Tyson plant on Route 346 to construct a second wastewater treatment plant on the site will pave the way for the annexation of the property.The Town Council on Wednesday approved a memorandum of understanding forged by… Read more »
Pines Incident Highlights Underage Drinking Debate
BERLIN – An incident last week where the Ocean Pines Police Department issued 62 citations for underage drinking at a single residence, coupled by several cases reported recently involving parents providing alcohol to underage children and their friends, both locally and nationally, has sparked an ethical debate about teen drinking and adult supervision, but one… Read more »
Organizers Say Attendance Up At Play It Safe Events
OCEAN CITY – Over the past month, Ocean City has seen an influx of June Bugs swarming the town, and in keeping tradition with the past, the recent high school graduates exhibited both positive and negative behaviors. One positive outcome this year was the continued success of the Play It Safe Program. The Play It… Read more »
New Building Code Hits The Books In Berlin
BERLIN – Town officials this week voted to formally adopt the 2000 edition of the International Building Code, the new standard for building practices around the country, which will replace the antiquated building code in place in Berlin since 1993.For 14 years, Berlin has followed the 1993 Building Officials and Code Administrators Inc., or BOCA,… Read more »
Man Threatens To Kill Troopers, Self
BERLIN – A mentally disturbed local man on Monday summoned Maryland State Police troopers to his Gum Point Rd. residence for a harassment complaint before threatening to kill the officers and take his own life.The bizarre situation unfolded last Sunday when Robert Sturgeoner Phillips, 50, of Berlin, called the Maryland State Police to make a… Read more »
Governor Wants Amusement Park Protected As Historic Site
OCEAN CITY – An eerie calm and quiet pervaded the typically bustling Trimper’s Amusement Park early Wednesday morning as Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley toured the historic landmark at the foot of the Boardwalk hours before it opened as part of an effort to ensure the park doesn’t go quiet permanently in the near future.When O’Malley… Read more »
Coastal Bays’ Water Quality Stressed On Boat Tour
OCEAN CITY – During a boat tour of the Maryland coastal bays on Tuesday, Governor Martin O’Malley was able to see the watershed first-hand and gain a better understanding of the efforts being undertaken to improve all facets of it.Joining O’Malley on the tour were Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin, Planning Chair… Read more »
Businesses Have No Complaints With Crabs
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has always played a role in maintaining the Eastern Shore’s tradition for great crabs by having local businesses that sell the top crabs for a good price. Although a cold spring brought a slow start and an increase in price to the crab business, local businesses are still optimistic about… Read more »
Affirmative Action Plan OK’d For Local Projects
BERLIN – Berlin officials this week approved a resolution ensuring local residents of low income will have the opportunity for employment on two major improvement projects going on in the town.The Mayor and Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an affirmative action resolution that will require private contractors hired for the Flower Street sidewalk construction project… Read more »