BERLIN – Town officials approved two agreements with the developer of Oceans East this week that will allow the apartment project to move ahead.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved the a water and sewer allocation for the first 24-unit apartment building as well as a public works agreement for the overall project. Developer Blair… Read more »
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Efforts Underway ‘To Change The Culture Of School Lunch’
SNOW HILL – School lunch just got a little more exciting at Snow Hill High School.In an effort to generate interest in the school’s lunch program, the school has rebranded its cafeteria. In addition to a new name — it’s now the Regal Eagle Café — the facility offers a variety of new lunch possibilities.“We… Read more »
Bay Club Property Eyed For 434-Site Campground; Berlin Asked To Consider Annexation In Future
BERLIN – Plans to redevelop the Bay Club as a 434-site campground are moving ahead.On Monday, attorney Hugh Cropper told the Berlin Town Council that his client, the Carl M. Freeman Companies, was proceeding with plans to turn the popular golf course into a rental campground.“It’s going to be a great asset to the area… Read more »
Appeals Board Overturns Berlin Business Sign Decision
BERLIN – The Berlin Butcher Shop will be allowed to keep its pylon sign following a decision by the town’s board of appeals.On Wednesday, the board of appeals voted unanimously to overturn the October decision of the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) not to permit the Berlin Butcher Shop’s pylon sign, which had been installed… Read more »
Bunting Retains Commission Presidency In 4-3 Vote
SNOW HILL – Jim Bunting will continue to serve as president of the Worcester County Commissioners following a split vote this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners voted 4-3 to reelect Bunting as president. Commissioners Merrill Lockfaw, Joe Mitrecic and Bud Church voted against electing Bunting. This is the third year the District 6 representative will lead… Read more »
Ocean Pines Playground Replacement Options Weighed
BERLIN – Barbara Kissel spearheaded the community-wide fundraising effort that brought in thousands of dollars to help build a playground at Manklin Meadows.In 2003 she and fellow volunteers raised the money, researched playground options and even helped build the structure. Kissel was shocked to see last weekend that the playground had been abruptly torn down.“It… Read more »
Woman Plans Equal Protection Lawsuit If No Resolution With Berlin
BERLIN – The local woman threatened with arrest for sitting on a picnic table at Henry Park is now seeking relief through the legal system.Ronshell Shockley, the woman confronted by a police officer for not sitting correctly at a picnic table, plans to file a $75,000 lawsuit if she and the Town of Berlin don’t… Read more »
Culvert Replacement To Close Berlin’s Flower Street
BERLIN – Flower Street will be closed for two to three weeks as work begins to replace a culvert to address stormwater concerns.Beginning Dec. 5, Flower Street will be closed so crews can remove the existing culvert along the Hudson Branch and replace it with a larger one. The project is expected to alleviate flooding… Read more »
Berlin Park Restroom Project Moves Ahead
BERLIN – Plans for a permanent restroom at Henry Park are moving ahead as the town has selected a contractor for the project.On Monday the Berlin Town Council agreed to accept a bid submitted by Green Flush Technologies to install a permanent restroom at Henry Park.According to Mary Bohlen, the town’s administrative services director, the… Read more »
Berlin Scores $30K Bikeways Grant
BERLIN – A state grant is expected to allow Berlin to explore the possibility of a bike trail along the railroad tracks through town.The Maryland Department of Transportation has awarded the town a $30,000 Bikeways Program grant. According to Dave Engelhart, the town’s planning director, the grant will allow the town to study the feasibility… Read more »