Berlin has returned to the Maryland Main Street program, the state’s initiative to revitalize small towns and neighborhoods throughout the state. This means that the Ocean City’s historic neighbor will be able to receive funding and training from the program to help create new community projects, improve the standard of architecture and public art and design, and, in a new wrinkle on the 10-year-old state program, develop “green” business and government practices.

Governor O’Malley announced Berlin’s return to the program during a special visit to the town, his first trip to Berlin as governor. Local officials were excited about the visit and the announcement, pointing out that Berlin hasn’t historically received a lot of attention from the state government, even during times of economic success. Berlin’s officials are hoping that this announcement marks the beginning of a new era for the charming town that Ocean City visitors know as an escape from the noise and crowds of the beach towns.

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