BERLIN – Plans for a bike path along the railroad tracks in Berlin are expected to move forward following approval of a design proposal.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved a design and engineering proposal for the Berlin Bikeways Project from Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF). Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, said all of… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials agreed to limit parking to the east side of Jefferson Street in an effort to improve accessibility.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council voted to limit parking to the east side of Jefferson Street following a recommendation from Police Chief Arnold Downing. On the west side of the street, “no parking” signs will… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Incumbent Doug Parks and newcomer Colette Horn will join the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors following this summer’s election.On Saturday, Ocean Pines officials announced that Parks and Horn had won the two seats available in this year’s election. Each will now serve three year terms on the board. Parks received 1,912… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Nutrition starts from the ground up.That’s the message the Worcester County Health Department wants to share as officials launch an effort next month to expand the area’s community garden options.“We’re going to have these gardens throughout the community,” said Jennifer LaMade, director of planning for the health department. “Anyone can join this… Read more »
BERLIN – On Monday, town officials are expected to consider recommendations from the Berlin Police Department regarding parking on Jefferson Street.Mayor Gee Williams said Police Chief Arnold Downing’s recommendations on ways to improve accessibility on Jefferson Street would be discussed during the Aug. 14 meeting of the Berlin Town Council at 7 p.m.“I’m looking forward… Read more »
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin will join municipalities from across the country next week for a social media event designed to celebrate local government.On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Berlin will take part in what’s being advertised as #CityHallSelfie Day. The Maryland Municipal League (MML) is encouraging towns throughout the state to take part.“It’s a great… Read more »
SNOW HILL – In an effort to build on the success of First Friday, Snow Hill has added Third Saturday to its list of events.Each month, in addition to inviting vendors to set up the first Friday of each month, Snow Hill is now hosting vendors the third Saturday of each month. They’ll set up… Read more »
BERLIN – Visitors of all ages are expected to flock to Berlin this weekend as the town hosts an array of summer events.A sidewalk sale, 2nd Friday Art Stroll, block party, outdoor movie and bluegrass concert will all be hosted in Berlin Aug. 11-13. While it’s not unusual for the town to host special events,… Read more »
BERLIN – A local developer appears to have abandoned plans to turn The Bay Club into a campground.Though the Carl M. Freeman Companies’ proposal to turn The Bay Club into a campground has been a hot topic recently, an email sent to course members says the concept is no longer being considered. The Aug. 2… Read more »
BERLIN – Attendees at this year’s Berlin Peach Festival will have the chance to add their touch to the town mural.During the Aug. 5 festival at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, artist John Donato and members of the Berlin Arts and Entertainment Committee will be inviting the public to help paint the third panel… Read more »