POCOMOKE CITY – Pocomoke High School leaders are hoping a new smartphone app will increase attendance at school functions.Pocomoke High School (PHS) has launched its own Pocomoke Warriors smartphone app to generate interest in various events at the school. The initiative is Principal Annette Wallace’s latest effort to take advantage of her students’ proclivity for… Read more »
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Pines Planning Ahead For 50th Anniversary Year
BERLIN – Though it doesn’t occur until 2018, plans are already underway for the Ocean Pines Association’s 50th anniversary celebration.Last week the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors agreed to earmark $20,000 in the coming fiscal year’s budget for the anniversary celebration.“The money is there and allocated in support of that committee,” said Tom… Read more »
Commission Seeks Role In New Berlin Park’s Future
BERLIN – Members of the Berlin Parks Commission voiced their commitment to being involved in the future of the town’s newest park this week.After meeting David Deutsch, the newly hired project coordinator for Berlin Falls Park, commission members stressed that they wanted to play a part in the redevelopment of the former industrial property. They… Read more »
Should Social Media Be Used As Government Tool To Gauge Public Opinion?
BERLIN – When Berlin resident Bill Todd came up with the concept of renaming the town’s newest park for a popular mailman, one of the first things he did was share the idea on Facebook.The positive comments posted by his social media followers were enough to convince him to launch a more formal effort. He… Read more »
Temporary Skateboard Ramps Eyed For Berlin’s New Park
BERLIN – While a permanent facility is likely still years away from reality, skateboarding enthusiasts could soon have access to temporary ramps at Berlin Falls Park.At a meeting of the Berlin Parks Commission on Tuesday, area resident Sean McLaren volunteered to set up his skateboarding ramps at the park on a regular basis, perhaps as… Read more »
Ocean Pines Exploring Tech Upgrades
BERLIN — Card key access systems and network connectivity are among the top concerns being explored by the Ocean Pines community’s technology workgroup.During Monday’s meeting of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, attendees were briefed on the progress of the technology workgroup formed last year.“I wanted to make sure we got this out in… Read more »
Bay Club Campground Proposal Heads To Zoning Board Next Week
(Editor’s Note: After this story was published online, the request was removed from next week’s BZA meeting and will be rescheduled for a later date, which we will report when it’s announced.)BERLIN – A request that would allow the Bay Club to be turned into a 434-site rental campground will be considered by the Worcester County… Read more »
Progress Made On Decorative Bike Racks For Downtown Berlin
BERLIN – Officials with the Berlin Arts and Entertainment District want to incorporate decorative bike racks around town and are working with local businesses and government officials to construct designs that will be presented to the historic district commission later in the year.Heather Layton, chair of the non-profit, said the group has just begun the… Read more »
Coordinator Hired To Oversee Park Development
BERLIN- The longtime city manager of the town of Bowie will take on the role of project coordinator for Berlin Falls Park.The town of Berlin has hired David Deutsch, who retired from his position as city manager of Bowie last summer, as project coordinator for the new park. Berlin Mayor Gee Williams introduced Deutsch during… Read more »
Committee To Adopt Parks Naming Policy
BERLIN- Just two weeks after the idea was proposed, Berlin officials have officially formed a committee to develop a public property naming policy for the town.On Monday, the council agreed to Mayor Gee Williams’ suggestions for membership of the eight-member committee to be called the Berlin Naming Parks and Public Spaces Committee.“I think it’s a… Read more »