About The Author: Charlene Sharpe

Charlene Sharpe has been with The Dispatch since 2014. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and the University of Richmond, she spent seven years with the Delmarva Media Group before joining the team at The Dispatch.

Food Truck Proposal For Ocean Pines Raises Questions At Budget Hearing;

Food Truck Proposal For Ocean Pines Raises Questions At Budget Hearing;

BERLIN – Questions regarding the food truck proposed by Ocean Pines Association management dominated a public hearing on the homeowner’s association’s budget this week.On Saturday, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) General Manager Bob Thompson hosted a public hearing on the coming year’s proposed $11 million budget. When it came to questions from the residents in attendance,… Read more »

Berlin, Utility Consultant Working On ‘Fair’ Compensation After Major Error

Berlin, Utility Consultant Working On ‘Fair’ Compensation After Major Error

BERLIN – Town officials say they’re working with their electric consulting firm responsible for last year’s $435,000 mistake to recoup some of the funding.In the wake of the news of the generation error that cost the town $435,876, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week officials were working with Booth and Associates, the consulting firm… Read more »

Berlin, Utility Consultant Working On ‘Fair’ Compensation After Major Error

Berlin, Utility Consultant Working On ‘Fair’ Compensation After Major Error

BERLIN – Town officials say they’re working with their electric consulting firm responsible for last year’s $435,000 mistake to recoup some of the funding.In the wake of the news of the generation error that cost the town $435,876, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week officials were working with Booth and Associates, the consulting firm… Read more »

Food Truck Proposal Raises Questions In Pines

Food Truck Proposal Raises Questions In Pines

BERLIN – Questions regarding the food truck proposed by Ocean Pines Association management dominated a public hearing on the homeowner’s association’s budget this week.On Saturday, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) General Manager Bob Thompson hosted a public hearing on the coming year’s proposed $11 million budget. When it came to questions from the residents in attendance,… Read more »

Snow Hill Considering Vacant Building Ordinance To Address Blight

Snow Hill Considering Vacant Building Ordinance To Address Blight

SNOW HILL– Snow Hill officials are hoping to put a stop to the increasing number of shuttered and deserted structures downtown with a new vacant building ordinance.Though still in its early stages, the ordinance would set up a registration process and enable town staff to periodically inspect vacant buildings, both commercial and residential, in Snow… Read more »