Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Staring in 1947 with frozen offerings, decades later Bill Kelly perfected dry options By Greg Ellison (Feb. 3, 2022) Founded by the Kelly brothers in 1947 with a focus on freshness, Bil-Jac dog food is celebrating its 75th anniversary of providing nutritionally balanced frozen, and later dry chow, for furry-four-legged friends. Bob Kelly, company president… Read more »
Consultant advises officials immediate changes must be made to avoid problems By Greg Ellison (Feb. 3, 2022) Berlin Town Council is contemplating establishing capital reserve funds for both water and sewer services to address long-term financial deficits. Jean Holloway, from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc. (SERCAP) in Delaware and eastern Maryland, returned for the… Read more »
Says objectives embody concerns of residents, officials and staff By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall on Monday reviewed the goals and objectives he set for 2022 after hearing from other elected officials, staff and residents. “I sent a social media request to the public to send in their ideas,” he told… Read more »
(Jan. 27, 2022) Multiple units responded on Jan. 19 for a house fire at 211 Maple Avenue in Berlin, with the cause still under investigation. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office said in a press release that the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company arrived first at the scene around 2:40 p.m. and discovered significant smoke and… Read more »
Major boost to bottom line would allow directors to cut property owners $71 break By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Assessments could be cut $71, from $996 a year to $925, in Fiscal Year 2022-23, according to a proposal made during an extended review of departmental budgets last Wednesday by the Ocean Pines Board of… Read more »
Candidate eligibility focus of several Daly proposals By Greg Ellison (Jan. 27, 2022) Ocean Pines Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members discussed proposed rules revisions for director elections currently under review by legal counsel with board liaison Colette Horn on Friday. During the committee meeting on Jan. 7 numerous language changes aimed at clarifying bylaws section… Read more »
Commission nixes rezoning for big townhouse project By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Density issues and increasing the demand on town services were among the reasons the Berlin Planning Commission voted 5-1 last week against backing a request to rezone property by Routes 50 and 818 from commercial to residential. Developer Chris Carbaugh and attorney… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Leadership changes are taking place on the Ocean Pines Environmental and Natural Assets Committee after longtime chair Ken Wolf unexpectedly resigned last week. “I didn’t want to leave,” Wolf said. During the committee meeting on Jan. 13, Wolf floored group members by tendering his resignation. “I left because it… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Berlin Pizza, which opened last month on Old Ocean City Boulevard, is the newest culinary venture from longtime restaurateurs and brothers, Muhammet and Mustafa Koltuk, who formerly operated Mahos Kitchen in Ocean Pines. Located at 10524 Old Ocean City Blvd. next to the Tractor Supply Co., Berlin Pizza occupies… Read more »
Catching up rapidly said like trying to drink from fire hose By Greg Ellison (Jan. 20, 2022) Since being seated on the Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Wednesday, Rick Farr has had an active first week getting up to speed with the new role. “It’s been a whirlwind in terms of getting to know… Read more »