OCEAN CITY — With several weighty issues that could shape the future of the resort on the horizon, a joint meeting is being planned between the Mayor and Council and the town’s planning commission.The Mayor and Council have already completed an updated strategic plan process which establishes priorities, goals, policies and management actions for the… Read more »
BERLIN– A quick breeze through Berlin turned into a two-night stay as the town’s charm caught the attention of a man walking across America.Isaiah Glen Shields, 28, is nearing the end of a more than year-long walk across the country. Though he expected to pass quickly through Berlin, the generosity of local residents and the… Read more »
BERLIN — The 14th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. Admission is free.Mayor Zack Tyndall will officially open the festival and Duncan Showell American Legion Post will present the colors. All… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — For the second time this month, local, state and federal officials rendered safe unexploded military ordnance that washed ashore at the north end of Assateague Island.Shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Air Force 436th Civil Engineer Squadron-Emergency Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team based out of… Read more »
BERLIN– Animal welfare groups are urging pet owners to get their cats spayed and neutered as they struggle to find homes for growing numbers of unwanted kittens.Officials with the Worcester County Humane Society and volunteers with groups like Community Cats Coalition want to stress the importance of spaying and neutering cats this summer as they… Read more »
BERLIN – Mayor Zack Tyndall said last week progress was being made in the search for a town administrator.Following the departure of Jeff Fleetwood in April, town officials appointed Mary Bohlen, then deputy town administrator, as acting town administrator. She remains in that role today.When questioned about the search for a town administrator at the… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials want to hear from the Berlin Parks Commission before setting a list of priority projects.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to table discussion regarding the town’s annual parks development plan. Elected officials want to hear from parks commission members and review more information about a proposed inclusive playground before setting… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With little fanfare or discussion, resort officials this week got an overview of proposed budget amendment number two and learned the town’s financial picture was rosier than anticipated on several fronts.Once a town’s fiscal year budget is adopted, there are often budget amendments on different occasions throughout the year to make adjustments… Read more »
BERLIN – The town will receive more than $111,000 to install lighting at the Henry Park basketball courts.The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved a variety of funding awards through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Community Parks and Playgrounds Program. Sixteen projects, including the Town of Berlin’s proposal for the installation… Read more »
BERLIN– Election officials continue to count ballots in the wake of last week’s primary election.Mail-in ballot counting that started late last week continued this week as officials also worked to tally provisional ballots. While nothing will be official until a final count occurs on Friday, the leaders in close Worcester County Commissioner races in District… Read more »