Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) As the leaves begin to fall and gardens turn from green to rust, gold and yellow, many people are looking towards fall cleanup. But a lot of what gardeners and homeowners do to clean up their yards in fall can affect the homes of others. Think birds, salamanders,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12,2023) The Sierra Club of the Eastern Shore is trying to move the public toward a “zero waste lifestyle” by encouraging people to make personal changes, according to Cindy Dillon, who chairs the lower Eastern Shore chapter of the environmental organization “We talk to citizens about the R’s: refuse,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) The Ocean Pines BMX-Skate Jam rocked the skatepark on Saturday afternoon with music from Mirrors and Wires and a ramp set up next to the skatepark for BMX bikers and skateboarders to try. Some were trying the ramp for the first time while others were clearly experienced BMXers…. Read more »
Johnson resigns but GM smooths over problems By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) Tim Johnson, the Ocean Pines Association racquet sports manager who arrived in April and jump-started the racquet sports community by offering lessons, tournaments and lots of positive energy, resigned unexpectedly last week, with no notice. And now, he’s back … with… Read more »
Staffing problems, funding more critical as population of area continues to grow By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) Public safety is a priority for most Berlin residents, and the Berlin Fire Company and EMS play a critical role in ensuring that the town and surrounding areas continued to be protected. But challenges in staffing… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) Blake Rayne and builder Nate Reister of Burley Building Company presented preliminary drawings of a new home Rayne wants to have built on South Main Street to Berlin’s Historic District Commission last Wednesday. A decision will be made on or before the next meeting of the commission on Nov…. Read more »
Viola highlights staffing, maintenance of amenities and future big ticket items By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola reported the highlights of the last month to the board of directors at its session on Saturday. He noted that Michelle Hitchens has been promoted to aquatics manager, reporting… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Plans are in full swing for a big open house to kick off the 2024 summer season in Ocean Pines. Gary Miller, the chair of the OP Day working group and Linda Yurche of the Communications Advisory Committee presented the plans to the Ocean Pines Association Board Of… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Oct. 5, 2023) Love Your Mama is all about living sustainably, so as we enter the season of over-indulgence, Halloween would appear to be a good time to factor in Mother Earth. That’s why Lizzie Ottenstein, the proprietor of Love You Mama, is hosting her second annual costume swap on Saturday,… Read more »
By Cindy Hoffman, Staff Writer (Sept. 28, 2023) The Berlin TownCouncil and Mayor Zack Tyndall had preliminary discussions Monday evening on how to spend the casino revenue it received through the Local Impact Grant process. The Town of Berlin creates a multi-year plan for the funds. The grants, which were created by the Maryland General Assembly… Read more »