BERLIN – A policy approved this week is expected to better regulate the town’s growing list of special events.On Monday the Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a new event policy that outlines the event approval process and lists associated restrictions.“We’re trying to make the playing field even for everyone,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “We’re trying… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Ocean Pines Association officials have approved plans for the construction of two new platform tennis courts in the community.The association’s board of directors agreed to spend $129,446 on two new courts Friday. The decision came after several platform tennis players advocated for the project.“I think there’s a very good case we need… Read more »

SNOW HILL – Following concerns regarding crime at Byrd Park, Snow Hill’s police chief encourages residents to report suspicious activity.While some residents have expressed frustration regarding litter and suspected drug activity at the Snow Hill park, Police Chief Tom Davis says the best way to prevent it is to report it.“Call us at the time… Read more »

BERLIN – Town officials agreed this week to begin investigating ways to regulate the use of drones within Berlin.During Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, a discussion of updates to the section of town code addressing parks and recreation quickly turned into a conversation about the use of drones in town.“Having these things whirl… Read more »

BERLIN – Conduit financing will allow Atlantic General Hospital to take advantage of the Town of Berlin’s tax exempt status.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $10 million in tax exempt bonds for Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) to fund a regional cancer center in Berlin… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – Members of the board of directors agreed last week the Ocean Pines Association was in immediate need of human resources support.Following the departure of several key staff members in recent months, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) board of directors confirmed during a meeting Friday that the lack of a human resources (HR)… Read more »

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association is expected to begin interviewing candidates for general manager next week.Roughly 10 months after the board of directors voted 4-3 to fire Bob Thompson, who had served as general manager of the association for six years, the board will begin interviews to fill the position. Candidates have been… Read more »

BERLIN – Police in Berlin will launch a pedestrian awareness campaign in an effort to prevent accidents as traffic in town increases.The Berlin Police Department is expected to spend the coming weeks reminding both motorists and pedestrians of the laws pertaining to those on the street.“We have to reeducate,” Chief Arnold Downing said. “It’s not… Read more »