BERLIN – Berlin officials agreed to waive business license fees for contractors hired by the town.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Dean Burrell opposed, to, refrain from charging business license fees to companies working directly for the town.“There would not be any sense in charging them the license fee because they… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Knights of Columbus Donated to the Grace Center
The Knights of Columbus recently donated $400 to the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health to support Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP). Pictured right to left are Joann Manole, executive director of the Grace Center, accepting the Knights of Columbus ASAP check from Sir Knight Tom Anderson of OC Council #9053.
Jolly Roger Hosts Christmas In July
OCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Parks celebrated Christmas in July this week with a Toys for Tots drive to benefit local families.On Tuesday, Jolly Roger Amusement Parks partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations in celebration of Christmas in July. In addition to the toy collection,… Read more »
Amberlina’s Adventures Performed at Ocean Pines Library
Amberlina’s Adventures performed July 18 at the Ocean Pines library as part of the All Together Now Summer Reading Program. The interactive show featured a variety of games, dances and stories for local children.
Things To Do Around Town – July 28, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Germantown School Community Heritage Center Hosted Fundraiser
The Germantown School Community Heritage Center hosted its “An Evening of Reggae” fundraiser on July 15. Attendees enjoyed live reggae music and jerk chicken platters.
Fenwick Bridge Workshop Planned
FENWICK ISLAND – Another public workshop will be held as design and planning moves forward for a bridge replacement project near Fenwick Island.The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting community members to a public workshop on Aug. 15 regarding the replacement of Bridge 3-437 on Lighthouse Road. The agency reports the primary purpose of… Read more »
BLC Approves Alcohol Sales For Oceans Calling; Festival Organizers Talk Security, Access
SNOW HILL – Officials this week approved the promoter’s license that will allow alcohol sales at Oceans Calling this fall.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the promoter’s license application submitted by Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Events, the company that will provide hospitality services during Oceans Calling. The… Read more »
Frontier Town Store Fined, Suspended For Selling Alcohol To Minors
SNOW HILL – Officials handed down a fine and a suspension to a local store after clerks sold alcohol to minors twice within a month.The camp store at Frontier Town was fined $1,500 and received a four-day suspension from the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) this week. The suspension, which started Immediately after… Read more »
Berlin Cleared In Open Meetings Inquiry
BERLIN – The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board found the Town of Berlin did not violate the Open Meetings Act when it closed three meetings related to the development of Heron Park.While resident Edward Hammond believes the town used the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Heron Park to evade the Open Meetings Act, the… Read more »