BERLIN – Berlin Falls Park remains closed as cleanup efforts continue in the wake of a chemical spill in June.The town council voted this week to approve a requisition to Chesapeake Environmental Services for roughly $27,000. The bill comes after the council agreed to pay the firm $107,000 last month.“This is the second invoice we’ve… Read more »
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Berlin On-Street Parking Standards Under Review After Garage Fire
BERLIN – Berlin Police Department officials are reviewing on-street parking practices in town to determine if changes need to be made.Police Chief Arnold Downing said at this week’s town council meeting that in the wake of a garage fire on Washington Street, concerns had been voiced regarding accessibility on the town’s streets. He wants to… Read more »
Pines Board Officers Chosen
BERLIN – Ocean Pines Association officials validated last week’s election results and elected officers this week.New members Tom Janasek, Larry Perrone and Camilla Rogers were elected last week to fill three available seats on the board. Because there was no quorum at Saturday’s annual meeting, the outgoing board validated the election results in a special… Read more »
Berlin Drainage Projects Reprioritized
BERLIN – Town leaders approved updates to Berlin’s stormwater priorities at a meeting this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to remove a Bottle Branch stormwater project from the town’s list of priorities. The adjustment came at the request of Town Administrator Laura Allen, who will forward what is now a four-project priority… Read more »
‘Runaway Bride” 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues
BERLIN – The month-long celebration of “Runaway Bride” continues as the town marks the 20th anniversary of the movie made in Berlin.Walking tours on Mondays and a free outdoor showing of Runaway Bride set for Aug. 24 will give residents and visitors alike the chance to learn more about the movie starring Julia Roberts and… Read more »
Flower Street Closures Expected
BERLIN – Motorists can expect road closures on Flower Street in Berlin next week as repairs are made.Jamey Latchum, the town’s water resources director, said he expected a small section of road near 513 Flower Street to be closed Monday as crews repaired what they believed was a damaged sewer line. The length and date… Read more »
Ocean Pines Annual Meeting Announces Election Results
BERLIN — A petition effort, election results and presentations by Ocean Pines Association officials highlighted the homeowners association’s annual meeting Saturday.Roughly 100 Ocean Pines Association (OPA) members were in attendance at this year’s meeting, which included remarks from General Manager John Viola as well as Doug Parks, president of the OPA board. Much of their… Read more »
River Rally, Heritage Festival Planned For Sturgis Park Sunday
SNOW HILL – Area residents are invited to check out the Pocomoke River and the array of ways they can explore it with an event in Snow Hill next weekend.On Sunday, Aug. 11, Lower Shore Land Trust and the Town of Snow Hill will host the River Rally and Heritage Festival in Sturgis Park. The… Read more »
Berlin Commercial Space All Booked
BERLIN — All shopfronts in downtown Berlin are spoken for as the town enters the second half of a busy summer season.Several new businesses are set to open in Berlin during the coming weeks while others have expanded their offerings. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, said there were currently no vacancies… Read more »
Problems Continue For County’s New Radio System
SNOW HILL – Problems continue to plague the county’s $5 million public safety radio system.The Worcester County Commissioners this week gave staff conceptual approval to move forward with re-banding frequencies for the radio system. New frequencies are expected to address interference problems the radios have experienced.“We need to change these channels,” said Billy Birch, the… Read more »