SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
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BERLIN • NORTH WORCESTER COUNTY• OCEAN PINES
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The Friends of Dee Bohanan Benefit Tournament for Parkinson’s Research drew more than 40 players to the Ocean Pines Racquet Center on Sept. 23. Organized by the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis and Spec Tennis clubs, the event, which raised about $4,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research, was a tribute to long-time member Dee Bohanan, who battled Parkinson’s until her passing on Sept. 14. See story on page 18.
Berlin Fire Co. will seek $350K in FY24 Truck purchased in 2016 for $800,000 would now cost $1.5M to replace By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) The Berlin Fire Company hopes to receive a combined contribution of about $350,000 from town government in FY 24, with $200,000 of that total being used to help cover operating costs, and $150,000 being used for capital expenses, fire company President Dave Fitzgerald told the mayor and Town Council last Wednesday. At least that is how the situation looked as of the company’s first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year with
the council. Fitzgerald said the estimate for the capital expenses was based on a study conducted in April 2018 and current data. The study was conducted by a consultant hired by the town to determine what was needed to provide the appropriate services to protect the town, according to Fitzgerald. “Studies are studies,” Vice President Dean Burrell replied. “Berlin residents need to know what your assets are, what your operating expenses are and what you need.” Burrell said that by providing this information, the council and the fire company will be able to all get on the same page. In addition to the funding the See FIRE Page 3
Tons of leaves can be left at public works It’s that time of year again for leaf-raking residents
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Ocean Pines residents can obtain a sticker for the Public Works yard to drop off leaves and other debris. It is located behind the firehouse.
By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) One hundred tons, that’s the weight of leaves and pine needles that Ocean Pines residents collect in a year. And leaf season is almost upon us. While the leaves will stay green for a few more weeks, Ocean Pines residents are cleaning up after tropical storm Ophelia hit with a much lighter touch than expected this weekend. Still, leaves, branches, pine needles and sweet gum balls did litter the landscape. So, it’s time to start the fall See OP Page 4
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