BERLIN– An electric vehicle charging station will be coming to Berlin following approval from officials this week.The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a lease agreement with Chargepoint, a company that will lease the town an electric vehicle charging station. The station, which will be installed at the lot on Commerce Street, could be in… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Tough Guy of the Week
This week’s Hammond Family “Tough Guy of the Week” award goes to sophomore Amarion Manual, who had 11 tackles in a tough loss to Queen Anne’s. Pictured above Manual (center) flanked by Bobby Hammond (left) and Coach Jake Coleman (right).Submitted photo
WOC Parking Lot Closed For Project
WEST OCEAN CITY – Starting next week, a large portion of the parking lot at the public boat ramp at the West Ocean City commercial harbor will be closed for a months-long project.Starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, the West Ocean City boat ramp parking lot will be used as a staging area during a project to… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – October 28, 2022
Though its biggest influence will be on my son, boarding school is also impacting my life in a huge way.I am learning as much as he is about this new way of living. There are certainly positives and negatives with this journey, but far more bright spots to celebrate and enjoy.We spent three nights with… Read more »
WPS Hosted the Berlin Fire Company for Fire Prevention Assembly
Worcester Preparatory School hosted the Berlin Fire Company for a Fire Prevention Assembly this month to raise awareness of fire safety measures. Lower School attended the assembly where Berlin Fire Company spokesperson Jimmy Corron highlighted the importance of establishing fire safety practices, such as having an escape plan with your family in case of an… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – October 28, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you love being the focus of everyone’s attention, it’s a good idea to take a few steps back right now to just watch the action. What you see can help with an upcoming decision.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): “Caution” continues to be your watchword this week, as… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts Guest Speaker
Every year at Christmas, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City rings the bell for the Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle” Campaign at the Berlin Walmart on Rt. 50. Captain Matthew Trantham is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing after he was the guest speaker at the weekly Wednesday meeting on Oct. 12.
Business Owners, Officials Debate Parking Ratios
FENWICK ISLAND – Setbacks, delivery zones and on-street parking are among the issues business owners say they want addressed as a Fenwick Island committee continues to work through legislation aimed at parking in the commercial district.On Wednesday, members of the Fenwick Island Ad Hoc Parking Committee met to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment pertaining to… Read more »
Fenwick Sidewalk Project Advances
FENWICK ISLAND – Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger says the town is looking to select a contractor and secure easements as it moves forward with a long-awaited sidewalk project.In last week’s meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council, Magdeburger presented community members with an update on the town’s sidewalk project. As part of its first… Read more »
Council To Extend Signage Deadline
OCEAN CITY – Signs along the Baltimore Avenue corridor that for years have not met the town’s code will likely have another year to come into compliance after resort officials last week approved on first-reading an ordinance granting the extension.During a joint meeting with the Ocean City Planning Commission in September, the Mayor and Council… Read more »